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Saturday, 16 August 2014

Cross Country Racing

The first recorded international cross country race was in May 1898, and covered a 9 mile course at Ville D'Avray near Paris.

The length of race varies, but world championships are over 7.5 miles for men and 3.1 miles for women.

Source Europress Family Encyclopedia 1999

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