The IAAF World Cross Country Championships in Aarhus, Denmark featured fierce competition over a tough course with mud holes, soft sand, and a hill on the roof of a museum.
photo: Justin Britton
144 men from 18 countries and 121 women from 16 countries vied for the team title in Denmark, Saturday, March 30. photo: Justin Britton
The course included a climb up the steep, grass-covered roof of the Moesgaard Museum during each 2K lap. photo: Justin Britton
U.S. teammates Karissa Schweizer and Marielle Hall pace each other in the pack as they pass through a cheering tent spectator tunnel. photo: Justin Britton
Kenyan Hellen Obiri triumphed, becoming the first woman in history to win senior world titles indoors, outdoors and at cross country, a feat only previously accomplished by Kenenisa Bekele. photo: Justin Britton
Stephanie Bruce led the U.S. women with a 33rd-place finish, covering the 10K course in 39:09 photo: Justin Britton
The Ugandan team took its first team victory in World Cross history with only 20 points, their 4 scorers finishing 1, 2, 7 and 10. photo: Justin Britton
Returning champion Geoffrey Kamworor battled for bronze over the muddy loops. photo: Justin Britton
“This course chewed you up and spit you out today” Stephanie Bruce tweeted. The U.S. women’s team hung in for 8th place. The men’s team finished 11th. photo: Justin Britton
