Iowa State Cyclones Cross Country is an athletic team representing the Cyclones of Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. Originally, the men’s and women’s teams were considered separate; but, beginning in the 2007 season, the two teams were combined and are now considered as one at the university.
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