1978 IAAF World Cross Country Championships
The 6th IAAF World Cross Country Championships IAAF found on March 26, 1978 at Bellahouston Park in Glasgow (Scotland ) instead.
The men started over a distance of 12.3 km, the women over 4.728 km and 7.036 km over the juniors.
Results
Individual classification
159 of 168 launched athletes crossed the finish line.
Participants from German-speaking countries:
Team standings
A total of 20 teams counted. The West German team finished with 240 points, the seventh and the Austrian team with 594 points 15th place.
Women
Individual classification
97 of 99 launched athletes crossed the finish line.
Other participants from German-speaking countries:
- 21: Christa Vahlensieck ( FRG), 17:45
- 25: Brigitte Kraus ( FRG), 17:54
- 33: Renate Kieninger ( FRG), 18:02
- 45: Maria Mödl ( FRG), 18:17
- 51: Marijke Moser ( SUI), 18:20
- 61: Elsbeth Liebi (SUI ), 18:36
- 72: Ulrike Kullmann ( FRG), 18:54
- 75: Barbara Bendler (SUI ), 19:01
Team standings
A total of 17 teams counted. The West German team finished with 85 points in fourth and the Swiss team with 192 points and was ranked twelfth.
Junior
Individual classification
90 of 91 launched athletes crossed the finish line.
Team standings
A total of 16 teams counted.