"The untold story of a skinny Midwestern farm boy, born with a life-threatening disability, who became one of America's greatest running legends."
It was exciting! Got nervous reading about the races. I winced when Craig started running again after surgeries, and I was inspired by his resilience. I even went for a run tonight!
Vinny F.
HS Teacher & Coach

Craig remains the only U.S. male to win the
World Cross Country title, a feat he accomplished twice.
“I came to Paris to beat the American record and to prove I would have had something to say in Moscow.” ~ Craig Virgin
Above video footage was filmed in Paris, France, at the Hippodrome de Longchamp on March 9, 1980.
Footnote: Video footage has yet to be found of Craig's World Cross Country win held in Barcelona, Spain, at the Hippodromo de la Zarzuela on March 28, 1981.
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"I refuse to set limits. The ones you have... are the ones you impose upon yourself!" ~Craig Virgin