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History Behind the Race: Shocker Cross Country’s JK Gold Classic

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For the last 77 years, Wichita State’s cross country team’s home meet has held strong. What’s now known as the JK Gold Classic was named after longtime WSU head coach John Kornelson, who coached the Shockers from 1978 to 2000.  Steve Rainbolt, the current director of track and field, gave the meet its name in 2001 to honor Kornelson. Head cross country coach Kirk Hunter described Kornelson as a “wonderful guy.” Before moving to its new home at L…
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Ichabod cross country teams open 2025 season at Wichita State - Washburn University Athletics

TOPEKA, Kan. -- The 2025 Washburn Ichabod cross country season begins on Saturday at the 2025 JK Gold Classic hosted by Wichita State.

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The SunflowerThe Sunflower

History behind the race: Shocker cross country’s JK Gold Classic

For the last 77 years, Wichita State’s cross country team’s home meet has held strong. What’s now known as the JK Gold Classic was named after longtime WSU head coach John Kornelson, who coached the Shockers from 1978 to 2000.  Steve Rainbolt, the current director of track and field, gave the meet its name in 2001 to honor Kornelson. Head cross country coach Kirk Hunter described Kornelson as a “wonderful guy.” Before moving to its new home at L…

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Cross Country Season Opens Saturday in Wichita - FHSU Athletics

Tiger cross country kicks off the 2025 season on Saturday at the JK Gold Classic, hosted by Wichita State in Wichita, Kan.

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FHSU Athletics broke the news in on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
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