1999 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships

The 8th IAAF World Half Marathon Championships was held on October 3, 1999, in the city of Palermo, Italy. A total of 192 athletes, 119 men and 73 women, from 48 countries, took part.
The course was traced through the historical centre of the town with the start/finish line on the "Foro Italico." A detailed report on the event and an appraisal of the results were given.
Complete results were published.

Race results

^†: Florina Pana from was initially 4th
, but tested positive for nandrolone and disqualified.

The participation of 192 athletes from 48 countries is reported. Although announced, athletes from,,, and did not show.
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