2000 IAAF World Cross Country Championships – Senior women's race
Rank Athlete Country Time
1 Derartu Tulu Ethiopia 25:42
2 Gete Wami Ethiopia 25:48
3 Susan Chepkemei Kenya 25:50
4 Lydia Cheromei Kenya 26:02
5 Paula Radcliffe United Kingdom 26:03
6 Leah Malot Kenya 26:09
7 Sonia O'Sullivan Ireland 26:20
8 Merima Denboba Ethiopia 26:23
9 Ayelech Worku Ethiopia 26:36
10 Ruth Kutol Kenya 26:38
11 Irene Kipchumba Kenya 26:45
12 Deena Drossin United States 26:59
13 Jen Rhines United States 27:11
14 Berhane Adere Ethiopia 27:11
15 Olivera Jevtić FR Yugoslavia 27:14
16 Teresa Recio Spain 27:14
17 Lidiya Grigoryeva Russia 27:15
18 Anja Smolders Belgium 27:16
19 Agata Balsamo Italy 27:17
20 Rosemary Ryan Ireland 27:17
Race results -- Senior women 's race ( 8.08 km )
The Senior women's race at the 2000 IAAF World Cross Country Championships was held at the Sporting Complex in Vilamoura, Portugal, on March 18, 2000. Reports of the event were given in the New York Times, in the Herald, and for the IAAF. Complete results for individuals, for teams, medallists, and the results of British athletes who took part were published.