1996 IAAF World Cross Country Championships

The 1996 IAAF World Cross Country Championships was held in Stellenbosch, South Africa, at the Danie Craven Stadium on March 23, 1996. A preview on the event was given in the Herald, and a report in The New York Times.

Complete results for senior men,  junior men,   senior women,   junior women,   medallists, and the results of British athletes were published.

Senior men's race (12.15 km)

 * Note: Athletes in parentheses did not score for the team result

Junior men's race (8.35 km)

 * Note: Athletes in parentheses did not score for the team result

Senior women's race (6.3 km)

 * Note: Athletes in parentheses did not score for the team result

Junior women's race (4.22 km)

 * Note: Athletes in parentheses did not score for the team result

Medal table (unofficial)

 * Note: Totals include both individual and team medals, with medals in the team competition counting as one medal.

Participation
An unofficial count yields the participation of 669 athletes from 65 countries. This is in agreement with the official numbers as published.


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