Athletics · International
Derartu Tulu regains the world cross-country crown
The Ethiopian runner won in Vilamoura on the championship’s opening day.
2000-03-18 · Vilamoura, Portugal
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The story
Derartu Tulu won the women’s world cross-country crown in Vilamoura on 18 March 2000. The contemporary federation report records her return to the title at the championships in Portugal.
How it unfolded
The competition ran across 18 and 19 March. Tulu’s victory belongs to the women’s race on the first day, while the men’s long-race title was decided the following day. Keeping these dates separate avoids collapsing the championship into one generic result.
The wider picture
Cross-country competition is distinct from track racing even when athletes take part in both. Terrain and race format form part of the sporting context, and the federation’s original report is the reference for this specific championship achievement.
Sources
Check the original record.
Open the governing body or organiser’s publication for the underlying result, decision or tournament update.