1983 IAAF World Cross Country Championships
| 1983 IAAF World Cross Country Championships | |
|---|---|
| Organisers | IAAF |
| Edition | 11th |
| Date | March 20 |
| Host city |
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England 
|
| Location | Riverside Park |
| Nations participating | 35 |
| Athletes participating | 431 |
| Races | 3 |
| Distances | 11.994 km – Senior men 8.033 km – Junior men 4.072 km – Senior women |
The 1983 IAAF World Cross Country Championships was held in Gateshead, England, at the Riverside Park on March 20, 1983. A report on the event was given in the Glasgow Herald and in the Evening Times.
Complete results for men, junior men, women, medallists, and the results of British athletes were published.
An unofficial count yields the participation of 431 athletes from 35 countries, one senior man athlete less than the official number published.
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