Know the final medal tally update & standings results of the 2024 World Athletics Cross Country Championships, which ended on 30th March in Serbia’s Belgrade
On Saturday, the 2024 World Athletics Cross Country Championships unfolded in Belgrade, Serbia. Throughout the competition, a total of nine sets of medals were awarded across five races, including team and individual honors for both male and female participants in both under-20 and senior categories, as well as a mixed relay event. Kenya, Ethiopia, and Uganda displayed remarkable dominance, with only Great Britain managing to secure a podium finish alongside them.
World Athletics Cross Country Championships Belgrade 2024 Serbia final medal tally table, medals winners list and results
Regrettably, Indian athletes failed to clinch a podium finish in this esteemed event. Particularly, Seema, representing India, attained the 36th position with a timing of 34:35. Meanwhile, Ankita secured the 51st position, and Anjali Kumari concluded in the 80th position.
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
| 1 | Kenya | 6 | 2 | 3 | 11 |
| 2 | Ethiopia | 2 | 6 | 2 | 10 |
| 3 | Uganda | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| 4 | Great Britain | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals | 9 | 9 | 9 | 27 | |
World Athletics Cross Country Championships 2024 final results, best performers, & medal winners
Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet and Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo demonstrated their dominance once again at the 2024 World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Belgrade on Saturday, affirming that their victories in 2023 were not merely chance occurrences. Both athletes successfully defended their titles, showcasing their prowess in different ways.
In the senior women’s event, Chebet led a group of five Kenyan runners that emerged as frontrunners halfway through the 10km race. This group gradually dwindled to three contenders as Chebet, Lilian Rengeruk, and Margaret Kipkemboi surged ahead towards the end. Maintaining their pace, the trio stuck together until Chebet made a decisive move in the final stretch, accelerating and creating a slight gap before crossing the finish line in 31:05.
World Athletics Cross Country Championships 2024: Women's Senior race.
Seema finishes 36th with a timing of 34:35. Ankita and Anjali Kumari finishes on 51st and 80th position respectively.
Kenya completes a podium sweep.#IndianAthletics pic.twitter.com/WfZKaEEGRs— Rambo (@monster_zero123) March 30, 2024
In the men’s individual race, Kiplimo demonstrated his dominance by taking command in the final lap with a remarkable burst of speed, breaking away from the leading pack. He ultimately clinched a comfortable victory, completing the 10km event in 28:09, and easing off in the last few meters. Berihu Aregawi of Ethiopia, who finished fourth behind Kiplimo in the Tokyo 10,000m final, once again closely trailed the Ugandan, crossing the finish line just three seconds later.
2024 World Athletics Cross Country Championships: events list and medal winners
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
| Senior men | Jacob Kiplimo (Uganda) – 28:09 | Berihu Aregawi (Ethiopia) – 28:12 | Benson Kiplangat (Kenya) – 28:14 |
| Senior women | Beatrice Chebet (Kenya) – 31:05 | Lilian Kasait Rengeruk (Kenya) – 31:08 | Margaret Kipkemboi (Kenya) – 31:09 |
| U20 men | Samuel Kibathi (Kenya) – 22:40 | Mezgebu Sime (Ethiopia) – 22:41 | Matthew Kipkoech Kipruto (Kenya) – 22:46 |
| U20 women | Marta Alemayo (Ethiopia) – 19:28 | Asayech Ayichew (Ethiopia) – 19:32 | Robe Dida (Ethiopia) – 19:38 |
| Senior men | Kenya (19 pts) | Uganda (31 pts) | Ethiopia (40 pts) |
| Senior women | Kenya (10 pts) | Ethiopia (41 pts) | Uganda (44 pts) |
| U20 men | Kenya (15 pts) | Ethiopia (21 pts) | Uganda (52 pts) |
| U20 women | Ethiopia (12 pts) | Kenya (28 pts) | Uganda (48 pts) |
| Mixed relay | Kenya – 22:15 | Ethiopia – 22:43 | Great Britain – 23:00 |