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The Oeiras International Cross Country (''Portuguese: Crosse Internacional de Oeiras'') is an annual cross country running competition that takes place in Oeiras, Portugal. Established in 2000,〔(Atletismo: Carla Sacramento vence I Crosse de Oeiras ). Record (2002-02-13). Retrieved on 2009-11-22.〕 it is usually held in mid-November and is traditionally the first competition of the IAAF's cross country season, which culminates each year in the IAAF World Cross Country Championships.〔Costa, Paulo (2004-11-21). (Tariku Bekele beats Paul Tergat in Oeiras ). IAAF. Retrieved on 2009-11-22.〕 The Oeiras Cross Country has featured athletes such as Kenenisa Bekele, Paul Tergat, Gebregziabher Gebremariam and Felix Limo.〔(Steeple Newsletter ). Steeple.de (2001-11-25). Retrieved on 2009-11-22.〕 The race can be of high importance to Portuguese athletes as the results are often used to decide the national squad for the European Cross Country Championships.〔Fernandes, António Manuel (2008-11-21). (Masai dominates; Augusto defeated by Monteiro in Oeiras ). IAAF. Retrieved on 2009-11-22.〕〔Fernandes, António Manuel (2007-11-17). (Merga and Rosa nab wins in Lisbon – Oeiras Cross Country Report ). IAAF. Retrieved on 2009-11-22.〕 The men's race is 9 kilometres long, while the women's race is held over 5 km.〔Fernandes, António Manuel (2009-11-21).(Gebremariam and Augusto the victors in Oeiras ). IAAF. Retrieved on 2009-11-22.〕 In addition to the professional senior races, there are also a number amateur races, including shorter cross country races for children, as well as junior and veteran races.〔(Associação de Atletismo de Lisboa ). Maratona Clube de Portugal (2008). Retrieved on 2009-11-22.〕 The course in Jamor is adjacent the Estádio Nacional,〔Costa, Paulo (2005-11-20). (Rutto, Rumokol the victors in Oeiras ). IAAF. Retrieved on 2009-11-22.〕 the home ground of Portugal's national football team,〔Fernandes, António Manuel (2008-11-15). (Masai dominates; Augusto defeated by Monteiro in Oeiras ). IAAF. Retrieved on 2009-11-22.〕 and is the same circuit that was used for the 1997 European Cross Country Championships and the men's 1999 European Club's Cross Country Cup in 1999.〔Fernandes, António Manuel (2008-11-13). (Kilel leads Kenyan charge; Augusto the home favourite - Oeiras XC, PREVIEW ). IAAF. Retrieved on 2009-11-22.〕〔(Campo a Través - Temporada 2002/2003 ). Real Federación Española de Atletismo (2003). Retrieved on 2009-11-22.〕 It is a long and hilly course which features a green, scenic setting.〔Fernandes, António Manuel (2006-11-12). (Inzikuru and Kamais dominate IAAF XC in Oeiras ). IAAF. Retrieved on 2009-11-22.〕 The competition is organised by the same group which sets up the Lisbon Half Marathon and the Portugal Half Marathon – the Maratona Clube de Portugal.〔Fernandes, António Manuel (2009-11-19).(Gebremariam tops the field in Oeiras - preview ). IAAF. Retrieved on 2009-11-22.〕 The race has previously been broadcast live on television and attracts over 600 runners for the senior races annually.〔Costa, Paulo (2003-11-13). (Malot aims for third title in Oeiras ). IAAF. Retrieved on 2009-11-22.〕 The competition has been sponsored by a number of patrons over its short history, including: Vodafone, Sport Zone, Banco Português de Negócios, Energias de Portugal and Finibanco.〔(An impressive Bekele smashes opponents ). IAAF (2002-11-17). Retrieved on 2009-11-22.〕〔Costas, Paulo (2003-11-16). (Bekele wins but is closely shadowed by Kigen ). IAAF. Retrieved on 2009-11-22.〕 ==Past senior race winners== Key: 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Oeiras International Cross Country」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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