The Women's short race at the 2002 IAAF World Cross Country Championships was held at the Leopardstown Racecourse near Dublin, Ireland, on March 24, 2002. 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.
Race results
Women's short race (4.208 km)
Individual
Teams
Note: Athletes in parentheses did not score for the team result (n/s: nonscorer)
Participation
According to an unofficial count, 107 athletes from 29 countries participated in the Women's short race. The announced athletes from , , and did not show.
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