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Lobo men and women prepare for Mountain West Cross Country Championships

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 3:06 AM

Last updated Oct 29, 2026

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The Mountain West Cross Country Championships take place on Friday, Oct. 30, in Reno, Nevada. The University of New Mexico's men's team enters as the top-ranked squad in the nation, while the women's team, now ranked sixth, faces challenges due to injuries. Both teams aim to continue their strong performances; the men have won the last three conference titles, while the women have claimed 16 of the last 17. Notable runners include Pasanjo Kitonga for the men and Mercy Kirarei for the women. Coach Darren Gauson emphasizes the importance of executing their plan in the championship races.

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  • •Championships scheduled for Oct. 30 in Reno, Nevada
  • •Top-ranked Lobo men aim for fourth consecutive title
  • •Sixth-ranked women face injury concerns ahead of the race
  • •Pasanjo Kitonga leads the men's team; Mercy Kirarei for women
  • •Coach Gauson focuses on executing their race plan
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  • 3:06 AMYahoo Sports — Top-ranked Lobo men, sixth-ranked women set for Mountain West Cross Country Championships
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Mountain West XC Championships When: Friday, Oct. 30 Where: Reno, Nevada Stream: MW+ For Darren Gauson, it’s been a little bit of an adjustment. Throughout his career, New Mexico’s head cross country and track and field coach is used to fielding teams with a chip on their shoulder and a “siege mentality.” He wants his athletes to believe they’re underdogs and train with a “blue collar” edge. A ...

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