Cross Country

Despite controversy last year, FIU runners march on

Aniela Cabrera | Contributing Writer Last year, FIU runners reported poor conditions and a lack of facilities to train. A year later, here is what’s changed. The program is returning back to the track with a past year full of multiple wins and school record breakers, and bringing with it new and hopeful members. The […]

Running in circles: Track and field athletes speak out over state of facilities

Brian Olmo | Summer 2023 Sports Director Andrea Loizidou is a mathematics master’s student and track runner at FIU. She’s from Cyprus – a country just south of Turkey, 6,393 miles from Miami.  The track she runs on is a lot closer, but it’s still a journey to get there. Despite being the second-largest sport […]

Cross Country Seeks to Continue Progress in Orlando

David Drucker/ Contributing Writer The men and women’s cross country teams will travel to Orlando, Florida, this weekend for the 19th Annual Disney Cross Country Classic, looking to build upon the strong performances made in Gainesville. Though ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex encourages athletes and their families to enjoy The Walt Disney Company’s other […]

Cross country team faces season’s biggest meet

By: David Drucker/Contributing Writer The men’s and women’s cross country teams will travel to Gainesville this weekend to compete in the Mountain Dew Invitational. The athletes will get off to an early start (warm-ups begin at 6:30 a.m.) on Sept. 20 to run alongside other colleges and high schools in the region. The team is […]

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