2. my Athletic coach from 7 th grade made me try out for XC and I made it.

3. XC country started in the early 19 th centurary with a game called “hares and Hounds” Robinson,Roger.”The Origins of Cross Country.”

4.  In england 19 th century called the Crick Run  http://www.runnersworld.com/rt- columns/origins-cross-country

5.  Cross-country was on the Olympic program in 1912, 1920, and 1924, but it was dropped after that because it was considered unsuitable for summer competition.  http://www.hickoksports.com/history/cr osscrn.shtml

6.  The first women's world championship meet was held in 1967, a year after the AAU established a national championship for women.