The 2016 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships took place on 26 March 2016 in
Cardiff
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United Kingdom
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It was the 22nd edition of the event and the 4th in the
United Kingdom
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alone.
In conjunction with the men's elite race, an open half marathon was held on the same course for 16,000 competitors.
Medallists
Race results
Results for the men's and women's elite races are shown below. Results for the open race are kept separately.
Men
Women
Team standings
The men's and women's team standings are shown below.
Men
Women
Medal table (unofficial)
Participation
An unofficial count yields the participation of 174 athletes from 49 countries. Although announced,
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See also
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2016 in athletics (track and field)
In 2016, the foremost athletics events will be staged at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. The two other major global level competitions in 2016 are the World Indoor Championships and World Half Marathon Championships.
A new addition to th ...
References
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World Athletics Half Marathon Championships
International athletics competitions hosted by Wales
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