1979 IAAF World Cross Country Championships
| 1979 IAAF World Cross Country Championships | |
|---|---|
| Organisers | IAAF |
| Edition | 7th |
| Date | March 25 |
| Host city |
Limerick, Munster, Ireland 
|
| Location | Greenpark Racecourse |
| Nations participating | 27 |
| Athletes participating | 383 |
| Races | 3 |
| Distances | 12 km – Senior men 7.36 km – Junior men 5.04 km – Senior women |
The 1979 IAAF World Cross Country Championships was held in Limerick, Ireland, at the Greenpark Racecourse on March 25, 1979. A report on the event was given in the Glasgow Herald.
Complete results for men, junior men, women, medallists, and the results of British athletes were published.
An unofficial count yields the participation of 383 athletes from 27 countries. This is in agreement with the official numbers as published.
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