On a fog-choked day in Columbia, Missouri, the NCAA Cross Country Championships 10K unfolded as the nation’s finest collegiate runners stormed the course in a relentless chase for the title. The terrain tested every stride until the men’s 10K veered towards something unexpected. What was meant to be a smooth battle of endurance turned into a moment that left fans frozen in disbelief.

So what exactly happened at the NCAA Cross Country Championships yesterday? During the race, which was broadcast on national television, some runners went beyond the white line that separates the track from the off-field area. But that wasn’t all. They also ran on the left side of the hay bales, an area clearly outside the designated course. This occurred multiple times throughout the race, first between the

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