Gordon Monson: BYU runners are being criticized for so-called immodest running attire. Seriously?

The BYU cross country men and women were dressed for running. Somehow, that became controversial.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) BYU runners Riley Chamberlain (143) and Jane Hedengren (146), and New Mexico runner Pamela Kosgei (269) lead the pack at the start of the NCAA cross country regional championships at the Regional Athletic Complex in Salt Lake City, on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025.

Gordon Monson: BYU runners are being criticized for so-called immodest running attire. Seriously?

The BYU cross country men and women were dressed for running. Somehow, that became controversial.

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Gordon Monson: BYU runners are being criticized for so-called immodest running attire. Seriously?

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