Cragg opts for 4k race in cross-country medal quest

ALISTAIR CRAGG has opted for the short course (4k) race at the world cross-country championships in St Etienne on Saturday week.

Tue, 08 Mar, 2005 - 00:00
Brendan Mooney

He will run as an individual, with the Irish men's team entered for the long course (12k) race the following day.

Cragg had originally planned to double up for both races, but after speaking with his coach, John McDonnell, he decided that doubling up would not be an option as he did not have the required mileage done.

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