The Cross Country Team was a National Dynasty in the 20 years following the arrival of Coach George Dales in 1953. During that period the Broncos finished in the top 20 every year including 7 times in the top 5 and 2 National Championships, the only two in the history of all Western Michigan University Sports.
The 1964 National Champions. Coach George Dales and team members Bruce Burston, Mike Gallagher, Jim Carter, Ted Nelson, Don Clark, Larry Peck, and Steve Smith.
The 1965 National Champions. Coach George Dales and team members Keith Reed, Ted Nelson, Steve Smith, Roger Plont, Wolfgang Lugauer, Mike Gallagher, and Gary Myers.