1986 IAAF World Cross Country Championships
The 1986 IAAF World Cross Country Championships was held in Colombier, Neuchâtel, Switzerland, at the Planeyse Colombier on March 23, 1986. 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.
Race results
Senior men's race (12 km)
| Rank | Team | Points |
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| John Ngugi | 1 | - |
| Joseph Kiptum | 3 | - |
| Paul Kipkoech | 5 | - |
| Kipsubai Koskei | 7 | - |
| Some Muge | 8 | - |
| Andrew Masai | 21 | - |
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Junior men's race (7.75 km)
| Rank | Team | Points |
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| Melese Feissa | 1 | - |
| Demeke Bekele | 3 | - |
| Rafera Workench | 4 | - |
| Ararse Fuffa | 5 | - |
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Senior women's race (4.65 km)
| Rank | Team | Points |
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| Zola Budd | 1 | - |
| Carole Bradford | 10 | - |
| Ruth Partridge | 20 | - |
| Jane Shields | 34 | - |
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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 670 athletes from 57 countries. This is in agreement with the official numbers as published.*