CROSS COUNTRY CROSS COUNTRY: Four-time Olympian has raised expectations for Bellevue University Peter Burtnett Nov 18, 2022 Nov 18, 2022 Updated May 23, 2023 0 1 of 2 Bellevue University cross country and distance track assistant coach Jose Luiz Barbosa, left, and head coach Craig Christians talk during a meet. BRUINS ATHLETICS Bellevue University cross country and track head coach Craig Christians, right, runs during training. BRUINS ATHLETICS Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Peter Burtnett The stories José Luíz Barbosa can tell are nearly endless.kAm%96 ea\J62C\@=5 qC2K:=:2? :D 2 7@FC\E:>6 ~=J>A:2? 2?5 @?6\E:>6 (@C=5 x?5@@C 492>A:@? 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