cross-country race

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Earlier on Monday South Africa's Alan Hatherly won bronze in the men’s mountain bike cross-country race.

From BBC • Jul. 29, 2024

Who knew that learning how to finish a three-mile cross-country race translates to the fourth quarter of a close basketball game, when pressure is building, stamina is being tested and adversity is often peaking.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2023

Vinzenz Geiger of Germany won the Nordic combined event last week, rallying from a deficit of 1:26 in the cross-country race, and placed seventh on Tuesday.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 15, 2022

The impressive jump gave him a 44-second lead in the cross-country race, but he finished eighth after his unfortunate run in the cross-country portion.

From Fox News • Feb. 15, 2022

In 1888 the commandant at Buitenzorg offered a prize for a cross-country race for the purpose of encouraging riding among the officers.

From A Visit to Java With an Account of the Founding of Singapore by Worsfold, W. Basil (William Basil)