The 1970

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was held in

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, on March 22, 1970. An alternate women's championship was held one day earlier in

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at the VFW Country Club, on March 21, 1970. A report on the Vichy event as well as on the Frederick event was given in the

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

Medallists

Individual Race Results

Men's (7.5 mi / 12.1 km)

Junior Men's (4.35 mi / 7.0 km)

Women's (Vichy, 1.9 mi / 3.0 km)

Women's (Frederick, 2.5 mi / 4.0 km)

Team Results

Men's

Junior Men's

Women's (Vichy)

Women's (Frederick)

Participation

An unofficial count yields the participation of 211 athletes from 17 countries. * (5) * (2) * (18) * (13) * (20) * (20) * (19) * (18) * (5) * (7) * (6) * (18) * (14) * (14) * (7) * (13) * (12)

References

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