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The Story Of The Greatest Upset In HS XC History: Charlie Vause Walks Through His Historic NXN Win, Why He Believed He Could Do It, How You Can Do The Same In 2025, & More
THE CHARLIE VAUSE SPECIAL
Today's podcast explores the story of the greatest upset in high school cross-country history.
On December 14, Charlie Vause shocked the world and won NXN in stunning fashion. He ran through the mud and pouring rain with grit unlike any other and came out on top.
Charlie ran 4:12.3 as a Sophomore in the 1600m and won the 2024 State Gatorade Player of the Year in New Mexico. Charlie ran a PR of 14:30 in the 5k on grass this year.
Charlie not only did not win the NXR regional, but also his state meet. He didn't let either experience deter his confidence going into the…
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