2023 NCAA DI women's NCAA cross country championship | FULL RACE

Florida's Parker Valby captured the individual 2023 women's cross country title after running a time of 18:55.2. Watch the full race here.
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[@DonnerRunningFitness]

Parker Valby delivered the most amazing and dominant NCAA championship performance -- in any sport -- that anyone can remember in the last 40 years. #epicwinning

[@mondo851]

Tremendous race for Parker Valby! She leverages her strengths--anyone who beats her must earn it. Also, Doris Lemngole is a great talent. Next year could be her turn. Tough day for Tuohy, but she'll have better days, no doubt. Also, NC State does the unbelievable and wins the title without their #2 runner. Tuohy's 5th place was crucial to the team's success.

[@northwolf]

As confirmed by Coach Henes after the race (in the post-race interview on the Let's Run KZbin channel), Katelyn Tuohy was sick. And Tuohy had to go to the medical tent right after the race. I firmly believe that if Tuohy was not sick, it would have been another very close battle for the individual title.

[@curtislarson708]

Damn! I accidentally caught a glimpse of this post when I was about to watch the race. Looked away just after seeing Parker Valby’s name. Don’t need to watch now, bummer. Would have been nice if you had stated “SPOILER ALERT” at the beginning of your post for those of us wanting to enjoy watching it.

[@luciuskaesar6409]

@@curtislarson708For sports events, never look at the comments before watching the video. Golden rule.

[@runner2008]

​@@northwolfNot buying it. Didn't they say Tuohy was also sick at last year's NCAA Track n field championships? She may have had to go to the medical tent due to exhaustion or whatever but not because she had the flu. Tuohy ran a great race. But the best today was Valby.

[@jessa813]

@@curtislarson708me too I saw this comment and completely ruined it for me. Would’ve liked it if they put spoiler alert or something. Really made me mad I couldn’t just watch it and find out myself

[@bmillz007]

The definition of “Going for it.” What a gutsy, strong, and beautiful race by Parker!

[@LamelKendrick]

i want to know if EPO is a thing in college sports

[@shunsuikyoraku5428]

​@@LamelKendrickof course it is lol not saying she's on it but yes

[@drednotfear-ru2kn]

Parker Valby ran the fastest time ever at 18:55, and setting new record for the NCCA Women's Cross Country Championship. Parker is super impressive and amazing.

[@runninggirl2765]

LOVE these announcers. They are PASSIONATE about the sport.

[@geoffh2560]

Boy when you see some athletes literally crawling over the finish line, that is one tough day at the office!

[@mylifeisJDM]

What a race for the PACK. -Tuohy toughed it out despite being sick. -Amaris came in clutch (finally) -their 4th runner finished at the same time as two other runners and edged them out probably by hundredths. If THOSE runners edged her out, they would've lost. -Bush passed 14 runners in the last K ...a hard fought day.

[@mr.stepbro6422]

Where did you hear she was sick?

[@mylifeisJDM]

@@mr.stepbro6422 Lets Run staff writer. Tuohy had to be taken to the medical tent after the race. Henes said she had been sick the last few days and had to gut this one out.

[@northwolf]

@@mr.stepbro6422 Coach Henes confirmed (in the post-race interview on the Let's Run KZbin channel) that Katelyn was sick. Tuohy also had to go to the medical tent right after the race.

[@greenpenguin3154]

@@northwolfexcuses for her poor mental strength 💀

[@jellybiscuit]

​@@greenpenguin3154clown

[@BayAreaMusicLens]

I feel bad for Tuohy as I think some in the media and some fans want to see someone just keep winning and put the athlete on a pedestal. Then when they fall short in some races then the criticism starts. Remember, or research Jim Ryun, a great high school runner who was on a collision course to Olympic gold but managed to get silver. He was roasted by media and fans. He did have a long list of world record runs so he did not deserve the abuse. I hope Tuohy runs to satisfy herself and not for the media or fickle fans. She must be learning from the losses as well as the wins so I suspect she will be training hard for 2024.

[@bearsmartdurango]

yeah, well this race wasnt about her.

[@thebelieversplace]

Sometimes you have to save yourself for something bigger... But I understand the upset, I am a Tuohy fan as well. Can win them all, maybe that wasn't really her goal this time.

[@BayAreaMusicLens]

@@thebelieversplace both girls will cross paths again, probably multiple times

[@bearsmartdurango]

@@thebelieversplace - Pfffft. She was looking past being National Champion? Right. It was far from an upset. Valby creamed her at Nuttycombe as well.

[@Philobiblion]

@@bearsmartdurango You're right. Katelyn, who was on the cover of Sports Illustrated in July 2018, is looking far beyond the National Championship. Right? Right?

[@curtconroy8789]

Valby’s progression is awesome. Go Parker !

[@MichaelJ393]

Great team win for NC state. I didn’t expect them to win without Chmiel.

[@Philobiblion]

Nobody did. As they implied, you can buy a low stick, but you can't buy a program.

[@brianwalrod2253]

Tuohy coming back from injuries still led her team to a championship , but what a team effort competing without #2!

[@eriklatham9384]

Incredible Talent in Valby!! She runs fearless from the front!!🐊

[@Philobiblion]

Maybe so, but if she goes pro, she better learn another way to run. Monson, Cranny, Andrews, Morgan, Henes, and Tuohy will smoke her.

[@leemorris8567]

I'll say, just watching all of these girls give all they can is just inspiring. You can just see how much it means to all of them (not just the leaders but even those who come in towards the back of the pack) and how much they give their all. That is why sports are so great and watching this race makes me emotional with awe and amazement!

[@joef3423]

I agree a hundred percent. Cross country is an insanely hard sport when people compete at this level.

[@DisgruntledPlatypus]

Shoutout to the notre dame girl who got out wicked fast. The courage there is unmatched.

[@paulbuchanan9914]

Valby. Attack mode unlocked.

[@strongdelusion9442]

Parker Valby is simply the best!

[@cliffstaples7722]

Very impressed by Parker Valby and Katelyn (gutsy run while under the weather) and NCS !!

[@16nowhereman]

Valby appeared to not lose this race. What a tremendous run. Congratulations!

[@PageMarker1]

Well done, Miss Valby!

[@brianbeattyphotography]

showing that kind of dominance and fearlessness at a championship event is unreal. very well deserved W!

[@joshuasmith1215]

Parker Valby is a monster!!!

[@LamelKendrick]

are these runners tested for peds?

[@jamesdennis5699]

Katelin Tuohy ran that race sick. It’s a wonder she even finished. But she did it for the team, winning by one point. She’s a team player and we all are very proud of her. Kate, be proud of what you did today. You gave your heart for your team. Be proud Kate Tuohy. You’re the best!

[@allencharlei8351]

She has nothing to prove she's in Easy Mode. I think she wants to try out for the Olympics. Going to do nothing to Injure herself.

[@jfrankerickson8993]

@@allencharlei8351 If she were that much of a competitor as you seem to think, then the thought of losing would not allow her to half-ass it.

[@jamesdennis5699]

@@jfrankerickson8993 I’d like to see that same team effort from others. I think it showed guts and dedication to her team.

[@joef3423]

Cross country is an insane sport. Crazy hard.

[@olyviakiley5646]

Amazing race Katelyn! Amazing race Parker! So glad to see you two back again this year!

[@mauricepointer9555]

Congratulations to the champions: Parker Valby overall & NC State team-outstanding performances!

[@waynebaxter4751]

Following from France, well done Parker Valby. Totally deserved, that little bit extra compared to 20022.👏👏👏💪💪

[@erikpeterson25]

Awesome race by Parker Valby !! 👏 👍.....congrats to all ....very impressed with the crowd , nice to see the support for the runners Thx for this 👍

[@andrewh7599]

Touhy is a beast. Lots for her to overcome today and she did what she needed to do to get her team a championship. Good for NC State. Amazing race for them.

[@Wonderkid44]

She’s a broken woman.

[@hagakuru]

Props to NAU - such a small local university compared to most.

[@ddhurry4168]

The carnage at the line! These women sure gassing themselves🙌

[@solochristo65]

Valby shows me once again that over training and too much muscle can be a hindrance. Valby has a strategy that has been working amazingly .........even though I wanted Tuohy to win, You have to congratulate Parker on an excellent race!!!!!

[@michaelcraigie344]

Parker took the race, she earned it by making everyone else come after her, and no one could!! Congrats to Parker!! And only 3 days of running per week, that’s insane.

[@frankchan5547]

Probably one long run, speed intervals and 10km with surges? No need for junk miles especially as body matures to avoid injuries. She's beating best college athletes by some margin now uninjured

[@justice-6967]

Yeah it is insane, but she still puts in as much work or more than her opponents since she cross trains so much. I mean if you correlate how much time she probably spends cross training to running, it’s more than likely the normal volume that a lot of the top tier women are probably running weekly

[@slackerdug3423]

Body needs to rest.

[@S0ulinth3machin3]

3 days running but I'll bet 6-7 days of working out. Only 3 days of pounding. The cardiovascular system gets the full workout. Good coaching, keeping her healthy and getting these results.

[@Philobiblion]

@@justice-6967 Good point, but as others have said, to develop the strength and endurance for sustained, long distance running, there is no substitute for miles, and speed training. If I am wrong, and Parker is right, she has then changed the paradigm. And, if so, good for Parker.

[@edoardoromero]

Amazing Parker 🔥🔥🔥 🔥

[@curtconroy8789]

Katelyn raced sick and battled back from 11th, at 4K, to finish 5th to secure the championship for NC State. Touhy is such a class act. I wish nothing but the best for her.

[@Tigerex966]

Other racers on her team moved up from their last year finish and helped even more and get no credit. But Tuohy deserves some too just saying spread the love❤

[@thedoodler882]

wow, Parker Valby

[@GeoAce777]

Course looks beautiful and very befitting of XC 😗😌

[@luciuskaesar6409]

Gosh those girls pushed themselves really hard and gave it their all. Many of them were collapsing at the end. Respect the great effort

[@w8stral]

What the Hell is wrong with modern women collapsing at end... Never used to happen. The men don't do it and run 10k instead of 6K.

[@Tyler00]

TImes are much faster than they used to be. Athletes are pushing themselves harder than ever before. It absolutely happens in the mens races too@@w8stral

[@PeanutTheSnail]

@@w8stral watch the ncaa mens 2023 xc championships, at least two guys went down before crossing the line...

[@michellestrydom2454]

The race does not start until Valby or Tuohy get to the front. Phenomenal race

[@timothyday9053]

So good to see a freshman and couple of sophomores put it to Thouy and congrats to Parker Valby. She's the future of US women's running

[@michael-101]

What is "Thouy"?

[@juliesquirrel]

The announcers seemed to want Tuohy to win and barely got excited for Valby. I’m a Tuohy fan myself but come on lol

[@MichaelJ393]

Congrats to Parker for her 2nd NCAA title, and another course record. Looks like she will still be pushed by Lemngole if Tuohy goes pro.

[@solochristo65]

The scary thing with Parker is........if she can get past running out of gas latter part of race, then she will be unbeatable!!!!!

[@samanderson7745]

@@solochristo65 Yeah, if she can bring her mileage up then she's going to be tough, but only if she can stay healthy with the increased volume. I think she said in the press conference a couple days ago that she's only been running, at most, 30 miles a week. That's insanely low for a 6k race and is directly impacting her last 2k. I hope she can, otherwise she's going to need to look at moving to something like triathlon where cross training is the sport, which I wouldn't complain about, haha!

[@MichaelJ393]

@@samanderson7745 I agree that increasing her weekly running frequency and mileage will be the biggest difference maker. I believe she said she only runs 3 days per week to accumulate at most 30 miles. Seeing what she is capable of when healthy is impressive. It was less than a year ago that she had to miss the indoor track championships due to injury. New coach, recent NCAA titles, and support from Nike should increase her confidence and determination.

[@samanderson7745]

@@MichaelJ393 It's been amazing what she has been able to do this CC season with her training. I sincerely hope that getting in the right program with the right coach will yield exponential results for her. It'll be interesting to see what race(s) she gravitates towards as a pro, if that is what she decides to do. She's a monster at the 5k distance for sure. I think a marathon is too much for her with her history of injuries, but keep an eye on Sydney Thorvaldson from Arkansas to be the next bright spot for American marathoners, haha!

[@samelis6546]

Omgggg Parker Valby really won!!! Her time is insane 18:55!!! Ok, I'm a bit shocked that Tuohy's not in the top three. But I guess I'm starting to like Elise Stearns. Those two, Olemomoi and Lemngole are such a cool pair, they've managed to really run together for all their races.

[@user-ro2ee7cn3f]

The Best Parker...

[@jaysonpfaff5566]

Kara is such a great commentator.

[@wlamb9]

Whatever Valby is doing, it’s working. Great team effort by the Wolfpack. One point! Inspiring running!

[@samholder196]

Valby is a monster

[@davidwwaitley7606]

Thanks for the enthusiastic and knowledgeable commentary!! ❤

[@keeleyvanhorne7170]

this was so impressive wow... fantastic run by Valby

[@drewblazecertifiedpersonal9788]

She did the same thing as last year and actually got a different result👏🏾💯💯

[@jas0609]

The carnage as they cross the finished line

[@naposthecavalierkingcharles]

Strange choice of thumbnail.

[@jryanc10]

God damn! Valby was an absolute animal out there. Such a great performance!

[@rijkoff]

why only 720p in all yours cross country video?

[@Tigerex966]

Parker Valby pushed everyone and made them all run faster

[@americanpatriot6574]

What does Parker do to cross train? How many minutes a day on her non-running days? How many miles does she run each week?

[@vdoggydogg3922]

Nothing like winning a championship like that...amazing race. Feel bad for Northern Arizona, making that comeback in the final kilometer.

[@user-xn2hf9re8r]

amazing run by Parker

[@Tigerex966]

BEAST MODE !😮!

[@edoardoromero]

amazing Parker!!!!! top runner...

[@stevenknudsen7902]

crazy outgoing pace

[@KarmaKing-ku1fc]

Sheeeesh! Really did the same thing but actually got a different result I honestly didn’t see that one comin!👏🏾👏🏾💯💯💯

[@unknown-lf6zx]

Such an impressive young woman 🎉! That was guts! How exciting for NC State! I live near the track and see the ladies running all the time! It’s poetic

[@BayAreaMusicLens]

Only chance to beat Valby would have been to take the risk of staying right beside her for about 2K and maybe get Valby to tighten up with nervousness. It is a strategy used by runners back in the 70s when they faced a front runner like Dave Bedford. Bedford would get agitated if he did not get a big lead and it cost him a lot of energy. I will not even knock Tuohy, as by now she knows that Valby will try and get a huge lead and hang on. I read that Tuohy was under the weather so I just respect her 5th place as gutsy. I dont know if these two will ever meet in CC again but I suspect Tuohy would not let Valby get a big lead again. Kudos to Valby for carrying out her strategy and being able to hang on to her lead.

[@Tigerex966]

Awesome win❤😮😊

[@MrSupernova111]

Wow! Amazing performance!

[@Mars-qx7mq]

I am reading the comments 5 months after the race, I can only see one comment that even mentions the 2nd place finisher. Her time for a Freshman might be the most shocking thing about this race. Doris Lemngole, great job.

[@bearsmartdurango]

Gotta love runners brave enough to put it all out there. Valby threw down.

[@rodbrown8306]

One word for her is "tough" but looks like Marilyn, she's a superstar.....3rd place also great run!

[@thebelieversplace]

Congratulations to Parker Valby

[@derienzoffice]

Yes, you can have a false start in a Cross-country race. The 1977 Men's NCAA Division I X-C Championships, Spokane, WA, was false-started at -6 below zero with a -20 below zero wind-chill factor, with a light blanket of snow covering the course.

[@dmagnin]

yeah!!!! Parker

[@giselechiotti4249]

Parker magnific

[@distilledfreedom1840]

Make me miss college.The best times of my life were running. Stay away from injury. Trust me.

[@genebaket]

Parker is incredible. She is rewriting and smashing the how to train for a long distance. I think in the future you’re going to see a lot more athletes spending half of their time on X training. No more 70 tp 10 mile weeks

[@daviddunn3179]

Parker is the exception . She trains that way because she has to for her to stay healthy . She’s not going to make it to the Olympics on less than 30 miles a week especially if she moves up to the 10k. To improve at running you have to run more .

[@S0ulinth3machin3]

@@daviddunn3179 she's still getting her cardio in. Just with less of a beating. It's a smart way to do it. Probably would have helped Mary Decker - she was injured for most of her career and she never truly fulfilled her potential.

[@aroundandround]

The start’s like a wildebeest stampede.

[@gothard5]

Congrats to Abby Herring for qualifying for this race. Go Herd!! No idea who anybody else is. Also, the number of competitors in this race is insane. I don’t follow CC at all, so this is all quite surprising to me.

[@eugenefleming1614]

Great race 👍💛💛💛

[@jontoyman]

Parker ran the tangents. May have been different last year

[@michael-101]

The track last year was much more interesting.

[@kyletheswede]

What a stressful race! GO PACK!

[@brianwhetton9621]

Congrats to Parker Valby; she's one tough competitor. Would be interesting to know what is affecting Tuohy's performance; best to her and "well done" to all the others who ran this race.

[@thegoose0m1]

Tuohy was sick: hence her "poor" performance by coming in 5th instead of running down Valby like she did last year.

[@Tigerex966]

If it does not work the first time. Do it again, and it will the next time, expect a different result...Parker Valby

[@machineofadream]

I don't mean to be negative, but did anyone else notice what happened to BYU in this race? They were in first place at the 1k and 2k splits, third place at the 3k and 4k splits, 5th place at the 5k split, and finished in 14th place. Is there a lesson here? Did they go out WAY too fast and die? It was one of the more shocking things I've seen in one of these nationals, especially considering BYU's pedigree and their third place national ranking. Seemed that the announcers totally overlooked it.

[@BayAreaMusicLens]

maybe your guess is correct, and also I noticed the course was hilly and I think the later stage of the race was a hill and maybe the team did not study the course ahead ot time and ran strategically poor races. Also the announcers mentioned that the early pace was very fast. I heard Valby ran the course the day before and probably made note of key areas to use to her advantage. Just a guess

[@andrewrivera4029]

Run Forest!

[@thomasgreen1914]

Valby ran like she stole somethin 🏃‍♀️

[@MyContestPix]

Will Parker try out for the US team in the Olympics...

[@njvalueinvestor]

Parker Valby ran a great races. NC State has great morale in order to cover the loss of Kelsey and win the Championship. Smart coaches will interview Parker Valby and her coach bc they showed you can run lower average miles per week and win at the National level. Will Parker return? Will Katlyn change plans and run one or two more years at NC State. Doris & Hilda are now the ones to watch. Parker and Katlyn made the season exciting. Great year !!!!

[@Stephen-ou2lm]

Toughy hype yeah yeah

[@than9350]

Parker Valby what a race That’s tough to do Go out there and take the win big time

[@allencharlei8351]

Yeah but that's because k t wasn't making an effort

[@jfrankerickson8993]

@@allencharlei8351 Get out of here with that nonsense.

[@Ranukel]

Parker Valby - The name "Valby" is a little Danish city :)

[@deviljames]

woot-woot.... it's on and poppin' doll-face

[@user-yh6jk7wg8y]

Congratulations to Judy Kosgei❤

[@BayAreaMusicLens]

anyone know if Tuohy will still be competing in college track in 2024 ? I would wonder if she would have to focus on making the Olympics being that she is 21 and she runs risk of peaking as a runner prior to 2028. I guess she would still have the World Championships to compete.

[@BayAreaMusicLens]

front running can only be pulled off by a superior runner normally. But I suppose cross country is different than the track. in CC a smart runner like Valby speeds up on the downhills and slowly adds to her lead, and also at certain points in CC the lead runner is out of view of the other runners and that is another chance to increase the pace and other runners are not aware. on the track this is not as easy, as the trailing runners can monitor the lead runner. I think Tuohy will have to develop other tactics to handle Valby and if she doesnt other runners will copy Valby but they have to be pretty elite runners. both Valby and Tuohy have yet to tackle the international runners so all bets are off when that happens. add to all that, its possible Tuohy is spreading herself to thin by trying many distances, I am guessing she might just pick one distance and save energy. Once again, only superior runners can double up in the 1500/5K or 5K/10K.

[@S0ulinth3machin3]

@@troybecker8340 Tuohy won a lot last year, but not as much her previous years.

[@neilmcentee1905]

Great start to the race, but too bad the announcers missed it😮

[@solochristo65]

I said recently that it would be a longshot for NCST to win without Kelsey....... Happy for them that they pulled it out!!!!

[@esgee3829]

22:15 screen left. what's the story there?

[@flowingafterglow629]

Jeez, guys, spoilers????? Thanks. Why not list the top 5 in no particular order and say "they battle it out"?

[@DonnerRunningFitness]

if you cared about this race you would have watched it live. All XC fans had been anxiously awaiting this race (rematch) for a year. It was on ESPN.

[@flowingafterglow629]

@@DonnerRunningFitness Yeah, thanks for being a dick. I was interested enough to watch it on your channel. But now you tell me I shouldn't have done that? I'm sorry I don't live up to your standard of being enough of a XC fan.

[@benitoramirez6523]

It seems nobody wanted to win the race except valby

[@andreworford9641]

Fastest.at.5000.when.run.at.that.distance.and.fastest.at.6000.since.1981.valby.crushed.the.records.in.one.race

[@karencarman8336]

Katelyn Tuohy has lost it! You could see this coming 6 months ago. She just let Parker Valve out work her! She will make no impact in the pros!

[@northwolf]

LMAO. Katelyn Tuohy was sick with a fever of 102 degrees during this race -- as confirmed by Tuohy, Coach Henes, her NC State teammates, and the fact that Tuohy went to the medical tent after the race. In an interview with Citius Mag, Tuohy says she knew from the start of the race that due to her illness she could not contend for the individual title, but she gutted it out for as high of a finish as possible for the TEAM. Tuohy cares most about the team, not her individual performance.

[@PointyFinger2]

Thanks for putting the winner's name in the notes....