1996 IAAF World Cross Country Championships
The 1996 IAAF World Cross Country Championships was held in Stellenbosch, South Africa, at the Danie Craven Stadium on March 23, 1996. A preview on the event was given in the Herald, and a report in The New York Times.
Complete results for senior men, junior men, senior women, junior women, medallists,
and the results of British athletes were published.
Race results
Senior men's race (12.15 km)
| Rank | Team | Points |
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| Paul Tergat | 1 | - |
| Ismael Kirui | 3 | - |
| Paul Koech | 4 | - |
| Joseph Kimani | 6 | - |
| William Kiptum | 9 | - |
| Josephat Machuka | 10 | - |
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Junior men's race (8.35 km)
| Rank | Team | Points |
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| David Chelule | 1 | - |
| Samuel Chepkok | 3 | - |
| Elijah Korir | 4 | - |
| Charles Kwambai | 5 | - |
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Senior women's race (6.3 km)
| Rank | Team | Points |
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| Rose Cheruiyot | 2 | - |
| Naomi Mugo | 3 | - |
| Jane Ngotho | 8 | - |
| Sally Barsosio | 11 | - |
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Junior women's race (4.22 km)
| Rank | Team | Points |
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| Jepkorir Ayabei | 3 | - |
| Nancy Kipron | 4 | - |
| Edna Kiplagat | 5 | - |
| Elizabeth Cheptanui | 9 | - |
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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 669 athletes from 65 countries. This is in agreement with the official numbers as published.*