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Live @ the USA XC Champs: Alan Culpepper wins the men’s USA XC Champs!

Posted February 10th, 2007 at 3:55 PM by Sarah Mandell

Section: News & Results, Cross Country, Special Features, Live Race Coverage

After an incredibly exciting race where Ritzenhein, Culpepper and Goucher stuck together in the lead pack, Alan Culpepper ultimately came out on top and became the 2007 men’s USA XC Champion!

Culpepper, who finished in 37:09, was a 2004 Olympian and has won two previous USA Cross Country 12 km titlist (1999, 2003). He was followed by Goucher (37:35), Ritz (37:47) and then Torres (38:07). After leading for most of the race, Ritz, a hometown favorite, couldn’t keep up after the 10k mark after going out at such a fast pace.

Stay tuned for The Final Sprint’s photos and post-race quotes!

Wish you could watch this incredible race? Well you can (at least sort of)! The USA XC Champs will be On during a portion of the tyson invite coverage Sunday 1-3pm EST on ESPN2.

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