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Virgin Territory
Virgin Territory
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Over 30 years ago, Craig Virgin had enough talent and optimism to think he could dominate American distance running in all its forms. For three years, he did.
He remains the only U.S. male to win the world cross country championship, a feat he accomplished twice. At every stage of his journey to the top in cross country, track and road racing, he overcame roadblocks which cut short the careers of many contemporaries.
Virgin Territory: The Story of America's Renaissance Runner examines how Craig's optimism helped him make the perilous climb from high school prodigy and collegiate champion to the summit of international competition during the running boom of the 1970s and '80s.
Wider fame has bypassed this three-time Olympian though his results compare favorably to those of Frank Shorter, Bill Rodgers, Alberto Salazar and Steve Prefontaine. Craig would be better known if not for the Olympic boycott of 1980, the year he posted the fastest 10,000-meter time in the world. Prior to becoming a world class athlete, this son of an Illinois farmer survived a life-threatening health scare as a youngster.
Those making road race participation boom again will be inspired by this overlooked legend, who possessed the spirit of renegade to help transform his sport from amateur to professional.
He remains the only U.S. male to win the world cross country championship, a feat he accomplished twice. At every stage of his journey to the top in cross country, track and road racing, he overcame roadblocks which cut short the careers of many contemporaries.
Virgin Territory: The Story of America's Renaissance Runner examines how Craig's optimism helped him make the perilous climb from high school prodigy and collegiate champion to the summit of international competition during the running boom of the 1970s and '80s.
Wider fame has bypassed this three-time Olympian though his results compare favorably to those of Frank Shorter, Bill Rodgers, Alberto Salazar and Steve Prefontaine. Craig would be better known if not for the Olympic boycott of 1980, the year he posted the fastest 10,000-meter time in the world. Prior to becoming a world class athlete, this son of an Illinois farmer survived a life-threatening health scare as a youngster.
Those making road race participation boom again will be inspired by this overlooked legend, who possessed the spirit of renegade to help transform his sport from amateur to professional.
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