1983 IAAF World Cross Country Championships
The 11th IAAF World Cross Country Championships IAAF was 20 March 1983, at Riverside Park, Gateshead (England) instead.
The men started over a distance of 11.994 kilometers, the women over 4.072 km and 8.033 km over the juniors.
Results
Individual classification
210 of 213 launched athletes crossed the finish line.
Participants from German-speaking countries:
Team standings
A total of 24 teams counted. The West German team finished with 322 points, the ninth and the Swiss team with 918 points 22nd place.
Women
Individual classification
110 of 111 launched athletes crossed the finish line.
Team standings
A total of 19 teams counted.
Junior
Individual classification
105 of 107 launched athletes crossed the finish line.
Participants from German-speaking countries:
- 50: Kai Jenkel (SUI ), 27:15
- 53: Markus Hacksteiner (SUI ), 27:19
Team standings
A total of 17 teams counted.