2002 IAAF World Cross Country Championships – Men's short race

The Men's short race at the 2002 IAAF World Cross Country Championships was held at the Leopardstown Racecourse near Dublin, Ireland, on March 23, 2002. Reports of the event were given in The New York Times, in the Herald,  and for the IAAF.

Complete results for individuals,  for teams,  medallists, and the results of British athletes who took part were published.

Teams

 * Note: Athletes in parentheses did not score for the team result (n/s: nonscorer)

Participation
According to an unofficial count, 124 athletes from 38 countries participated in the Men's short race. The announced athletes from 🇧🇮,, , and 🇺🇬 did not show.


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