HM would split the athletes, so no. But why is there no XC!? Swimming has open water. Cycling has mountain bike. So running should have its equivalent.
Especially if they do XC during the winter Olympics like they were saying in the video, that would be awesome!!! Could you imagine all those runners toughing it out with the cold and snow? It would also give Olympic runners two chances to make the Olympics every cycle, they could focus on track for the summer Olympics, then longer distance runners could return to so XC in the winter and not make us wait a full 4 years to see them again. Imagine a rematch Ingebrigtsen vs. Kerr over 10K running through the Alps in 2026 🔥🔥🔥 or of course seeing the big 10K and 5K athletes back in the winter, and also joined by trail specialists who run well in those conditions but haven't had the speed to qualify in the traditional Olympic track events in the past. Also, a final reason in favor is that frankly, the winter Olympics are the runt of the litter a bit when it comes to the Olympics. They're still cool, but it's basically skiing, figure skating, and hockey versus all of the awesomeness of a summer Olympics with track and field, swimming, gymnastics, basketball, surfing, etc. Adding XC to the winter Olympics would give us running fans something to watch then, and would balance it out by adding a running event to the schedule to intrigue everyone beyond the typical skiing and ice events.
Can confirm they're 100% not included in LA (was looking at the confirmed new sports this morning that had to be released last year), but would love to see them added to Brisbane 🙌
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"Dodging cougars, human or cat" 😂😂
That's unique!
Best comment 🤣🤣
😂😂
You definitely forgot orienteering! Who doesn't like combining running with finding your way? Sprint orienteering would be just great for spectators!
Def half marathon
HM would split the athletes, so no. But why is there no XC!? Swimming has open water. Cycling has mountain bike. So running should have its equivalent.
We agree!!
Especially if they do XC during the winter Olympics like they were saying in the video, that would be awesome!!! Could you imagine all those runners toughing it out with the cold and snow? It would also give Olympic runners two chances to make the Olympics every cycle, they could focus on track for the summer Olympics, then longer distance runners could return to so XC in the winter and not make us wait a full 4 years to see them again. Imagine a rematch Ingebrigtsen vs. Kerr over 10K running through the Alps in 2026 🔥🔥🔥 or of course seeing the big 10K and 5K athletes back in the winter, and also joined by trail specialists who run well in those conditions but haven't had the speed to qualify in the traditional Olympic track events in the past.
Also, a final reason in favor is that frankly, the winter Olympics are the runt of the litter a bit when it comes to the Olympics. They're still cool, but it's basically skiing, figure skating, and hockey versus all of the awesomeness of a summer Olympics with track and field, swimming, gymnastics, basketball, surfing, etc. Adding XC to the winter Olympics would give us running fans something to watch then, and would balance it out by adding a running event to the schedule to intrigue everyone beyond the typical skiing and ice events.
Not a running event but would also love to see horseback archery included. There are some great competitors out there already
Trail running should be in 100%
Agreed!!
And cross country running!
As many miles possible between opening ceremonies and closing ceremonies.
Mt San Antonio in Los Angeles County is 3068m, well over twice as high as Ben Nevis.
I was chatting with a mate about this yesterday… Ultra running would be awesome!
How many mountains are in L.A.
Did you see the windsurfing?
trails would be so good for Brisbane 2032 as well
I really want the ocr at the ol. Here in Europa its growing a lot as a Running sport🙏🙌💪
Definitely need XC, or XC relays like at the world champs
Maybe obstacle running?!
Lifesaving!!
Skyrunning would be an issue due to future host nations potentially lacking mountains. But a 100k ultra trail would be fantastic.
Can confirm they're 100% not included in LA (was looking at the confirmed new sports this morning that had to be released last year), but would love to see them added to Brisbane 🙌
Brisbane 2032 is considering a bid to include Trail Running as an optional sport (As well as life saving sport 🤷)
Last runner still running. 😫
Olympic Backyard Ultra 😎
Tchoukball needs to be there!
It could quite easily replace the “walking” races, where the majority of the participants are actually running anyway 😂
Snooker, half marathon, 100k trail
We should discuss the Beer Mile 😅
half is great
Inline skating
Canicross
Bodybuilding
Orienteering! Obviously.
no, trailrunning is in beautifull places, for olympics it would be a boring looped course like mountainbike, not the same sport.
Squash
Californians will get eaten by bears if trail running gets included, yes a good spectator sport indeed, full support in its inclusion 😂
Beer Mile?
Add 4 diff running types🤦♂️
Lacrosse in 2028
XC
Pig racing
rogue choice!
Squash