1996 IAAF World Cross Country Championships
The 24th IAAF World Cross Country Championships IAAF took place in Stellenbosch near Cape Town (South Africa) on 23 March 1996. Danie Craven Stadium was the venue.
The men started over a distance of 12.15 km, the women than 6.3 km, the juniors about 8.35 km and junior women over 4.22 km.
Results
Individual classification
261 of 281 launched athletes crossed the finish line.
Participants from German-speaking countries:
- 31: Arnold Maechler (SUI ), 35:42
- 103: Röthlin (SUI ), 37:09
- 156: Thorsten Naumann ( GER), 38:15
- 159: André Green ( GER), 38:18
- 188: André Bucher ( SUI), 38:49
Team standings
A total of 29 teams counted.
Women
Individual classification
129 of 133 launched athletes crossed the finish line.
The only participant from a German speaking country was the Swiss Nelly Glauser ( number 82, 22:43).
Team standings
A total of 23 teams counted.
Junior
Individual classification
128 of 140 launched athletes crossed the finish line.
Participants from German-speaking countries:
- 87: Michael Maechler (SUI ), 28:02
- 114: Pierre -André Ramuz (SUI ), 29:21
Team standings
A total of 20 teams counted.
Junior Women
Individual classification
110 of 115 launched athletes arrived in the standings. Two did not reach the target, three were disqualified.
Participants from German-speaking countries:
- 26: Anita Weyermann (SUI ), 14:36
- 47: Sonja Knöpfli (SUI ), 15:00
Team standings
A total of 17 teams counted.