1987 IAAF World Cross Country Championships
The 1987 IAAF World Cross Country Championships was held in Warsaw, Poland, at the Służewiec Racecourse on March 22, 1987. 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 (11.95 km)
| Rank | Team | Points |
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| John Ngugi | 1 | - |
| Paul Kipkoech | 2 | - |
| Some Muge | 5 | - |
| Andrew Masai | 6 | - |
| Moses Tanui | 18 | - |
| Sisa Kirati | 21 | - |
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Junior men's race (7.05 km)
| Rank | Team | Points |
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| Demeke Bekele | 2 | - |
| Debebe Demisse | 3 | - |
| Aligaz Alemayehu | 6 | - |
| Bedile Kibret | 8 | - |
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Senior women's race (5.05 km)
| Rank | Team | Points |
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| Lynn Jennings | 4 | - |
| Lesley Lehane | 5 | - |
| Mary Knisely | 14 | - |
| Janet Smith | 23 | - |
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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 576 athletes from 47 countries. This is in agreement with the official numbers as published.*