1973 IAAF World Cross Country Championships
The first World Cross Country Championships IAAF took place at the racetrack of Waregem (Belgium ) on 17 March 1973.
The men started over a distance of 11.98 km, 3.99 km and the women over the juniors about 7.02 km.
Results
Individual classification
148 of 156 launched athletes crossed the finish line.
Participants from German-speaking countries:
- 44: Detlef Uhlemann ( FRG)
- 56: Gerd Frähmcke ( FRG)
- 87: Albrecht Moser ( SUI)
- 88: William Jungbluth ( FRG)
- 94: Karl -Heinz Betz ( FRG)
- 103: Ludwig low- Meier ( FRG)
- 123: Falko Want ( FRG)
- 139: Jean -Pierre Berset (SUI )
- DNF: Willi Wagner ( FRG)
- DNF: Wolfgang Krüger ( FRG)
Team standings
A total of 18 teams counted. The West German team finished with 508 points 14th place.
Women
Individual classification
74 of 75 launched athletes crossed the finish line.
Other participants from German-speaking countries:
Team standings
A total of twelve teams counted. The West German team finished with 99 points for fifth place.
Junior
Individual classification
All 55 athletes started reaching the goal.
Participants from German-speaking countries:
- 22: Bernhard Vifian (SUI )
- 28: Markus Ryffel (SUI )
- 50: Hugo Wey (SUI )
Team standings
A total of twelve teams counted. The Swiss team finished with 100 points in eighth place.