1983 IAAF World Cross Country Championships
The 1983 IAAF World Cross Country Championships was held in Gateshead, England, at the Riverside Park on 20 March 1983. A report on the event was given in the Glasgow Herald and in the Evening Times.
Complete results for men, junior men, women, medallists,
and the results of British athletes were published.
Medallists
Race results
Senior men's race (11.994 km)
| Rank | Team | Points |
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| Bekele Debele | 1 | - |
| Eshetu Tura | 14 | - |
| Wodajo Bulti | 20 | - |
| Mohammed Kedir | 22 | - |
| Adugna Lema | 23 | - |
| Chala Urgessa | 24 | - |
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Junior men's race (8.033 km)
| Rank | Team | Points |
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| Fesseha Abebe | 1 | - |
| Angaso Telega | 2 | - |
| Gonfa Negere | 4 | - |
| Teka Mekonnen | 6 | - |
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Senior women's race (4.072 km)
| Rank | Team | Points |
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| Joan Benoit | 4 | - |
| Betty Springs | 5 | - |
| Margaret Groos | 9 | - |
| Jan Merrill | 13 | - |
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Medal table (unofficial)
- Note: Totals include both individual and team medals, with medals in the team competition counting as one medal.
Participation