<p>They are all basically the same sport when its all said and done. I know colleges want consistency in the EC process. The only real difference is that they occur during different sports seasons.</p>
<p>So just say you are busy during all of the seasons with Track, it’ll only look more impressive…lol.</p>
<p>cross country:track:
rugby</p>
<p>But list them all, shows a lot bigger time commitment</p>
<p>No, they are not the same sport “when its all said and done.” If you’re a real runner you would understand that.</p>
<p>You should list each one individually. Although indoor and outdoor track are the most similar, they’re all very specialized and require completely different training. Also, saying cross country is the same as track is like saying swimming is the same as water polo. Again, the strategy and training that goes into the two are very different.</p>
<p>"No, they are not the same sport ‘when its all said and done.’ If you’re a real runner you would understand that.</p>
<p>You should list each one individually. Although indoor and outdoor track are the most similar, they’re all very specialized and require completely different training. Also, saying cross country is the same as track is like saying swimming is the same as water polo. Again, the strategy and training that goes into the two are very different."</p>
<p>Well yes, I understand your point that “a real runner” would understand that, but most likely the person doing admissions to a college won’t be “a real runner.” Pretty much everyone in my school doesn’t know the difference between XC and track, and I would assume this holds true to outside the school environment as well. To the college admissions person, all of those sports fall under the category of ‘running.’ I know it would be better for my application if I can list that as a consistency since I haven’t had much consistency in doing any one of those seasonal sports for 3-4 years in a row (due to health problems).</p>
<p>Yeah, but you’re committed to “Running” so why would this make a difference?</p>
<p>they clearly would count as different sports since you win a seperate varsity letter for each one, each has it’s own state and national meets to win awards in, etc. listing yourself as a 4 year varsity letter winner in xc, indoor track, and outdoor track would mean you won 12 varsity letters, which would be acknowledged as a huge indicator of committment and dedication, even by an admissions committee that might not fully understand the workings of high school sports.</p>
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<p>Wait, so they can’t figure out that </p>
<p>Cross Country = Running across the countryside
Track = Running around the track</p>
<p>Anyways, the question is on consistency. I don’t see any way which running and track aren’t consistent sports.</p>
<p>I run XC in the fall but sprint during track, and have varsity letters and pins for all 3 seasons. Definitely very different.</p>
<p>The only time I’d consider winter and spring track more or less the same is when discussing the rarer three-sport athletes, who possess very different skill sets for each sport they play. For example, someone who runs XC in the fall, track in the winter, and baseball in the spring would be considered a three-sport athlete. An even better example would be soccer in the fall, basketball in the winter, and baseball in the spring. The focus of giving someone this title, as I’ve already stated, is the fact that these athletes rely on very different skill sets throughout all playing seasons.</p>
<p>Still, I’d list all three sports individually.</p>
<p>@aeroengineer3141 I completely agree. I do xc, both indoor and outdoor track, and swim team and I agree that the “3 sport” recognition should only be given to those who do 3 distinct sports, not just xc, indoor track, and outdoor track</p>
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I feel like only people who have never seen/played rugby would say this.</p>
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I wouldn’t consider the XC/Winter Track/Baseball that rare. In my opinion, only one of three seasons can be devoted to running to be considered an actual 3 sport athlete.</p>
<p>^clearly you’re not a runner since xc and track are completely different sports, requiring completely different training and skill sets</p>
<p>^ Placed at MOC for Track buddy.</p>
<p>^ Wow you’re awesome. What event? Just wondering hahaha.</p>
<p>What’s your event Jersey? And your time? I’m interested - I’m a runner myself.</p>
<p>Yeah, that combo shouldn’t count for a three sport athlete. It’s more like one skill in three different forms.</p>
<p>haha let’s not get ahead of ourselves now, the caliber of athletes at the NJ meet of champions doesn’t even begin to compare with state meets in competitive running states like NY, CA, or IL (mine)</p>
<p>Here are the NJ results
<a href=“NJ Track: Complete results from the NJSIAA Meet of Champions - nj.com”>NJ Track: Complete results from the NJSIAA Meet of Champions - nj.com;
<p>NJ is very strong in all events except for the 4x800 relay.</p>
<p>55 and 6.7 FAT. I don’t run outdoor because I play lacrosse. </p>
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You said I obviously don’t run, I don’t see how stating that I placed at MOC is getting ahead of myself. Anyways, I could care less what caliber NJ MOC athletes are. Did you place at IL MOC?</p>