Zim athletes set sights on World Cross Country glory

ALL roads lead to Tallahassee, Florida, for the 46th edition of the World Athletics Cross Country Championships.

This year, the global event returns to the United States for the first time since 1992, with elite athletes set to navigate the challenging trails of Apalachee Regional Park.

More than 500 athletes from over 60 countries will compete on the park’s redesigned course, marking one of the most significant international sporting events hosted on US soil in 2026.

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