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<\/p>\nThe World Athletics Cross Country Championships Tallahassee 26 (WXC Tallahassee 26) is proud to unveil the official medal design for the highly anticipated event, taking place in just two months, on 10 January 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A bold and symbolic creation designed by Florida State University Athletics Hall of Famer and 2008 US Olympian Rafeeq Curry, the design brings together local culture, natural beauty and the enduring spirit of athletic performance.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI drew inspiration from the culture of Florida, cross country, and the flow state \u2013 that rare alignment where a clear goal meets a worthy challenge,\u201d said Curry. \u201cThe body and mind rise instinctively to meet it. It\u2019s the peak experience where athletes and artists perform at their highest level.”<\/p>\n
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Medals for the WXC Tallahassee 26<\/p>\n
The medal\u2019s engraved lines symbolise both terrain and movement \u2013 echoing Florida\u2019s rivers and rolling hills. At the top, radiating sunrays embody Florida\u2019s global moniker, The Sunshine State, while an arrowhead pattern honours the Apalachee people \u2013 native tribe in the Tallahassee region \u2013 as an acknowledgment of the land\u2019s deep cultural legacy.<\/p>\n
The WXC Tallahassee 26 event logo is at the centre of the design, prominently placed to establish the global recognition of the race. The base of the medal includes carefully etched waves to reflect Florida\u2019s distinct coastal geography and surrounding lakes and rivers.<\/p>\n
The ribbon design complements this vision, with a seamless gradient and a rising wave leading to the sun, a reflection of both natural elements and the spirit of competition. The waveforms mirror Florida\u2019s dynamic environment, reflecting fluidity and motion. The sunrise represents the energy of daybreak, early starts, and the quiet intensity before the race begins.<\/p>\n
After more than three decades, the World Athletics Cross Country Championships returns to the United States, placing Tallahassee on a global stage as a premier destination for sport and culture. The event will be broadcast to more than 70 nations worldwide, showcasing Tallahassee\u2019s scenic landscapes, dynamic culture, and legendary hospitality.<\/p>\n
Event details<\/p>\n
Date: 10 January 2026
\nLocation: Apalachee Regional Park – Tallahassee, Florida, USA<\/p>\n
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