1985 IAAF World Cross Country Championships
The 1985 IAAF World Cross Country Championships was held in Lisbon, Portugal, at the Sports Complex of Jamor on March 24, 1985. A report on the event was given in the Glasgow Herald.
Complete results for men, junior men, women, medallists, and the results of British athletes were published.
Race results
Senior men's race (12.19 km)
| Rank | Team | Points |
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| Wodajo Bulti | 3 | - |
| Bekele Debele | 4 | - |
| Kassa Balcha | 6 | - |
| Girma Berhanu | 28 | - |
| Chala Urgessa | 33 | - |
| Hailu Wolde Tsadik | 55 | - |
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Junior men's race (8.19 km)
| Rank | Team | Points |
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| Habte Negash | 2 | - |
| Wolde Silasse Melkessa | 3 | - |
| Rafera Workench | 4 | - |
| Tilahun Ebba | 7 | - |
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Senior women's race (4.99 km)
| Rank | Team | Points |
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| Cathy Branta | 2 | - |
| Betty Springs | 9 | - |
| Shelly Steely | 15 | - |
| Kathryn Hayes | 16 | - |
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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
An unofficial count yields the participation of 569 athletes from 50 countries, four athletes less than the official number published.*