Cross Country
The men's and women's cross country teams race at Panorama Farms, located six miles from Ground of the University of Virginia. It was the site of the 2006 and 2007 ACC Cross Country Championships. The men's team dates back to 1954 when they placed 4th at the ACC championships. The women's team won the NCAA national championships in 1981 and 1982 and last won the ACC championships in 1982.
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