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Oklahoma State Clinches Sixth NCAA Cross Country Title

11/23/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Oklahoma State won the men's team title at the 2025 NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships on November 22 in Columbia, Missouri, finishing with 57 points for their sixth championship.
BYU's women's team finished runner-up with 130 points.
Doris Lemngole from Alabama claimed the women's individual title.
Habtom Samuel from New Mexico won the men's individual race.
Iowa State's men's team finished third.

History

Historical Context

The NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships began in 1973, establishing a formal competition for collegiate runners. In 1973, the University of Wisconsin won the men's team title with 66 points, reflecting the sport's rising popularity. Oklahoma State's sixth championship victory in 2025 underscores the tradition of excellence in collegiate athletics, marking cross country as a significant discipline in American universities.

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Story summary

Oklahoma State won the men's team title at the 2025 NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships on November 22 in Columbia, Missouri, finishing with 57 points for their sixth championship.
BYU's women's team finished runner-up with 130 points.
Doris Lemngole from Alabama claimed the women's individual title.
Habtom Samuel from New Mexico won the men's individual race.
Iowa State's men's team finished third.

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