Archive: Toledo Rocket Success Stories
By Rachel Cumberledge, University of Toledo Student Intern
TOLEDO, Ohio - Stress fractures are a harsh reality for distance runners. It happens all the time. It happened to Xavier Gallo, a member of the University of Toledo's men's cross country team, while he was training for the 2021 season. Facing months of rehab, Gallo decided to make the most of his time on the sideline.
"I still really wanted to be a part of the team, but since I was injured I couldn't run for 8 to 10 weeks," said Gallo, a native of Dublin, Ohio.