2010 European Cross Country Championships
The 2010 European Cross Country Championships was a continental cross country running competition that took place on 12 December in Albufeira, Portugal. It was the second time that the country hosted the event, building upon the 1997 edition held in Oeiras.
| 2010 European Cross Country Championships | |
|---|---|
| Organisers | EAA |
| Edition | 17th |
| Date | 12 December |
| Host city | Albufeira, Portugal |
| Events | 6 |
| Distances | 9870 m – Men 8170 m – Women 8170 m – U23 men 6070 m – U23 women 6070 m – Junior men 3970 m – Junior women |
| Participation | 468 athletes from 34 nations |
| Official website | Albufeira2010 |
Serhiy Lebid won the men's race for his ninth victory of the championship – a record for the competition. France took the men's team title. Jessica Augusto comprehensively won the women's race for the host nation and also led the Portuguese team to a team gold medal. At total of 468 athletes from a record number of 34 nations competed at the event.
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