1956 International Cross Country Championships
| 1956 International Cross Country Championships | |
|---|---|
| Organisers | ICCU |
| Edition | 43rd |
| Date | March 17 |
| Host city |
Belfast, Northern Ireland  (men)Upminster, Essex, England  (women) |
| Location | Royal Ulster Showground (men) |
| Nations participating | 8 (men) / 2 (women) |
| Athletes participating | 70 (men) / 12 (women) |
| Races | 1 / 1 |
| Distances | 9 mi (14.5 km) men / 1.9 mi (3.0 km) women |
The 1956 International Cross Country Championships was held in Belfast, Northern Ireland, at the Royal Ulster Showground on March 17, 1956. In addition, an unofficial women's championship was held the same day at Upminster, England on March 17, 1956. A report on the men's event as well as the women's event 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 70 male athletes from 8 countries.
An unofficial count yields the participation of 12 female athletes from 2 countries.
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