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Arizona cross country and track and field coach James Li to retire

Arizona Wildcats head cross country coach and associate head track and field coach Dr. James Li has retired after 18 years at the UA, the school announced Tuesday. He will be replaced in former coach Dave Murray for the 2020-21 season before a full-time replacement is found.

“I am profoundly grateful that I’ve had the opportunity to work with some of the most dedicated and talented student-athletes here at the University of Arizona,” Dr. Li said in a statement. “I owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to the University and to the many colleagues who have supported me and our program.