I thought about who was the best Overall X-Country runner ever in the modern era (1972)?
John Ngugi (Ken) 5 time World Cross Champion*
Paul Tergat (Ken) 5 time World Cross Champion*
Craig Virgin (USA) 2 time World Cross Champion
Pat Porter (USA) over 10 USA Cross Championships
Kenenisa Bekele (Eth) only long and short Champion
Gete Wami (Eth)
Lynn Jennings (USA) 3 time World Champion
Derartu Tulu (Eth)
*not exactly sure how many titles each won as there were not consectutive.
Who is your picks for best overall X-Country runner and why?
Vipam