US Visa Issue Sidelines Athletes Before Worlds

January 7, 2026 | Edition #372

The track and cross-country season seems to have begun with mixed developments. A last-minute issue has forced an entire team out of the World Cross Country Championships, while attention has shifted to a possible sprint in Africa, too.

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