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1954 International Cross Country Championships

1954 International Cross Country Championships
Organisers ICCU
Edition 41st
Date 27 March (men)
20 March (women)
Host city Birmingham, England England
Location Bromford Bridge Racecourse
Nations participating 7 (men) / 2 (women)
Athletes participating 62 (men) / 12 (women)
Races 1 / 1
Distances 9 mi (14.5 km) men / 2.5 mi (4.0 km) women

The 1954 International Cross Country Championships was held in Birmingham, England, at the Bromford Bridge Racecourse on 27 March 1954. In addition, an unofficial women's championship was held one week earlier at the same place on 20 March 1954. A preview on the men's event, a report on the men's results as well as the women's results was given in the Glasgow Herald.

Complete results for men, and for women (unofficial), medallists, and the results of British athletes were published.

An unofficial count yields the participation of 62 athletes from 7 countries.

An unofficial count yields the participation of 12 female athletes from 2 countries.


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