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Cross Country

Womens Cross Country Team runs the OZ invitational on the Les Bolstad Golf Course

Minnesota splitting up; heading to South Dakota and Wisconsin

Published October 2, 2008

The two-time defending Roy Griak Invitational and now fourth-ranked Minnesota womenâÄôs cross country team will split this weekend and compete in a pair of regional events. Gophers coach Gary Wilson...

Women earn best ranking in school history

Published September 30, 2008

The Minnesota womenâÄôs cross country team earned its highest national ranking in school history Tuesday as the Gophers were ranked fourth in the country in the U.S. Track & Field/Cross Country...

Griak 2008

Anderson’s early lead set the pace for Minnesota

Published September 29, 2008

Minnesota womenâÄôs cross country coach Gary Wilson was all smiles after his team repeated as Roy Griak Invitational champions last Saturday. And a big finish for the team somewhat overshadowed...

Women repeat at Griak

Published September 28, 2008

The Minnesota womenâÄôs cross country team successfully defended its Roy Griak Invitational title on Saturday after posting a winning score of 31 points âÄî the lowest score the Gophers...

Sophomore Hassan Mead runs in a meet last season. He and the Gophers will run in the Griak this weekend.

Gophers expecting crowded races at Griak

Published September 26, 2008

Minnesota womenâÄôs cross country coach Gary Wilson had his runners doing something unusual to prepare his Gophers for this SaturdayâÄôs Roy Griak Invitational âÄî falling down...

For 33 years, Roy Griak led the Minnesota cross country team.  And for the last 13 seasons, he has served as an administrative assistant. The Gophers host the Griak Invitational this week, named in the former coach’s honor.

Cross country legend prepares for Griak

Published September 23, 2008

In terms of dedication and loyalty to a single university, even Penn StateâÄôs Joe Paterno barely holds a candle to legendary Gophers coach Roy Griak. Entering his 46th season with Minnesota âÄî...

Juniors Elizabeth Yetzer, left, and Heather Dorniden run together at the Oz Memorial last season. Coach Gary Wilson said he continues to stress a team oriented attitude in his program.

Cross country about more than individuals for Minn.

Published September 16, 2008

Judging by the performance of the Minnesota womenâÄôs cross country team this weekend, one can see whatâÄôs possible when a group of athletes work together: perfection. And stressing the...

Another perfect 15 at Oz for women

Published September 15, 2008

With junior Megan Duwell setting the pace, the Minnesota womenâÄôs cross country team captured its fourth-straight title at the Oz Memorial Run on Saturday. For the second consecutive year, the...

The Minnesota women’s cross country team will compete this weekend in the Oz Memorial run in Falcon Heights, Minn. Last year, the Gophers recorded a perfect score of 15 at the event.

Minnesota men set to test the waters with new runners at Aztec Invitational in San Diego

Published September 12, 2008

When the Minnesota menâÄôs cross country team hits the starting line this Saturday in California, it will be a race of firsts for the Gophers. Minnesota is set to compete for the first time in...

A lot of runners requires a lot of captains

A lot of runners requires a lot of captains

Published September 9, 2008

When questioned about the number of competitors for the Minnesota womenâÄôs cross country team âÄî one of the largest teams in the nation with 50 athletes âÄî coach Gary Wilson...

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