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1913 International Cross Country Championships
The 1913 International Cross Country Championships was held in Juvisy-sur-Orge, France, at the Juvisy Aerodrome on 24 March 1913. A report on the event was given in the Glasgow Herald. Complete results, medallists, and the results of British athletes were published. Medallists Individual Race Results Men's (10 mi / 16.1 km) Team Results Men's Participation An unofficial count yields the participation of 36 athletes from 4 countries. * (9) * (9) * (9) * (9) See also * 1913 in athletics (track and field) References {{ICCU Championships International Cross Country Championships International Cross Country Championships Cross International Cross Country Championships International Cross Country Championships The International Cross Country Championships was an annual international competition in cross country running. It was created in 1903 by the International Cross Country Union (ICCU) and it marked the first time that an annual international champ ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
International Cross Country Union
The International Cross Country Union (ICCU) was the first major international sports governing body for cross country running. Created in 1903, it launched the International Cross Country Championships that same year. Originally a grouping for contests between the four Home Nations of the British Isles (England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales), the body was symbolic of the increasing co-operation of the older national bodies found in those nations. The organisation expanded to include France in 1907 and by the 50th annual edition of the championships it included countries of North Africa and Western Europe, the United States, and New Zealand. The appearance of France directly led to the inclusion of athletes of French colonial empire, its colonies and ultimately Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco competed independently at the competition. In the late 1960s Tunisia and Morocco hosted the event, reflecting the ICCU's gradual move away from its Western European base. The body served as the le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |