Why isn't cross country running in the Olympics?

Question

There is track and field, but no cross country running. Why!

Answer 1

There was at one time but it was discontinued.

Answer 2

I believe because Track & Field is a more fast-paced sport than XC because you can win or lose by milliseconds. XC doesn't come down to milliseconds but as a general race. I (being a XC runner myself) think that they should include like 5 and 10 mile races. They have bike races that take hours but they can't have just a couple of long distance running races.