Oeiras International Cross Country
The Oeiras International Cross Country is an annual cross country running competition that takes place in Oeiras, Portugal. Established in 2000, 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.
The Oeiras course is run near the Estádio Nacional
Portuguese athlete Inês Monteiro won on home turf in 2008.
Kenenisa Bekele Beyecha is an Ethiopian long-distance runner. He was the world record holder in both the 5,000-metre and 10,000-metre from 2004 until 2020. He won the gold medal in both the 5,000 m and 10,000 m events at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. At the 2004 Olympics, he won the gold medal in the 10,000 m and the silver medal in the 5,000 m.
Kenenisa in 2012
Kenenisa competing in the 2006 Golden League.
Kenenisa leading the way at the 2007 Cross de Itálica.
Celebrating his gold medal victory at the 2009 World Championships.