Feature Friday: The Uprising of Cross Country

Cross country is a sport that has been around for centuries. It started in the country side of England where young students would try and track older students running through the woods. Cross country at West Point came to be in 1825 with a men's team that would spark a tradition that continues on today. The newest Director of Cross Country/Track and Field Mike Smith arrived on the banks of the Hudson September of 2014 looking to bring back the great tradition of the rich program. "I came to West Point because I was looking for a challenge and to work with people that strive for success," commented Smith. "I have discovered that the kids that come here are looking for something more than college. This is a place where you can be excel in the classroom, as leaders and be very competitive in track and cross country, and I wanted to be a part of that." Read More