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Cross Country

The Gophers mens cross country team merges with the field at the beginning of the 2019 Roy Griak Invitational at the Les Bolstad Golf Course on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. The mens team placed 7th in the Division 1 race.

Basten embracing success at Minnesota, named Big Ten Athlete of the Week

by Brendan O'Brien
Published October 17, 2019
The redshirt junior broke a school record in the eight-kilometer race earlier in the month.
Redshirt Junior Abby Kohut-Jackson, right, competes in the Oz Memorial at the Les Bolstad Golf Course on Friday, Oct. 6.

After dealing with early-season injury, Kohut-Jackson contributes to Gophers cross country

by Brendan O'Brien
Published October 14, 2019
The redshirt junior has stepped up as the season has progressed.
Redshirt Sophomore Jaycie Thomsen competes in the Oz Memorial at the Les Bolstad Golf Course on Friday, Sept. 6.

For women’s cross country, Thomsen embodies team culture

by Brendan O'Brien
Published October 10, 2019
The redshirt sophomore has been an important part of the team's early success.
Redshirt Sophomore Dawson Larance and Redshirt Senior Shane Streich approach an intersection during the 2019 Roy Griak Invitational at the Les Bolstad Golf Course on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. 

Minnesota cross country sees strong weekend showing

by Brendan O'Brien
Published October 7, 2019
The women's team finished ninth and the men's team finished fifth in meets with tough competition.
Redshirt Junior Maria Eastman sprints for the finish line during the 2019 Roy Griak Invitational at the Les Bolstad Golf Course on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019.  The Minnesota womens team placed third in the Division 1 race.

Minnesota cross country given short period to prepare

by Brendan O'Brien
Published October 3, 2019
The Gophers compete on Friday and Saturday after both teams raced last Saturday.
Redshirt Sophomore Hunter Lucas sprints for the finish line at the 2019 Roy Griak Invitational at the Les Bolstad Golf Course on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. The Gophers mens team placed 7th in the Division 1 race.

Women finish third, men seventh at Griak Invitational

by Brendan O'Brien
Published September 30, 2019
Anastasia Korzenowski led the way for the Gopher women with an eighth place finish.
Roy Griak. Courtesy of Gopher Sports.

For Minnesota, the Roy Griak Invitational is more than a cross country meet

by Brendan O'Brien
Published September 26, 2019
The cross country program has honored former Gophers coaching legend Roy Griak for 34 years through the meet.
Bethany and Megan Hasz finished first and second overall at the 33rd annual Roy Griak Invitational at Les Bolstad Golf Course on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018.

Anticipation building for Gophers heading into Griak Invitational

by Brendan O'Brien
Published September 22, 2019
Minnesota is looking to repeat the success it had last season
Redshirt Sophomore Anastasia Korzenowski rounds a turn at the Les Bolstad Golf Course during the Oz Memorial on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. (Kamaan Richards / Minnesota Daily)

Korzenowski ready for success in 2019 cross country season

by Brendan O'Brien
Published September 19, 2019
The redshirt sophomore secured her first career win at the Oz Memorial.
Redshirt Junior Owen Hoeft approaches an intersection with his teammates at the Les Bolstad Golf Course on Friday, Sep. 6. Both Mens and Womens teams earned first place in the meet.

Despite success, Gophers cross country not satisfied with start to 2019 season

by Brendan O'Brien
Published September 15, 2019
Despite winning the Oz Memorial, both teams are training for more success throughout the season.

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