Abel Anton
 Born 24 Oktober 1962 Ojoel Spain
The winner of the Worldchampions in Athen 1997 and Sevilla 1999 was Abel Anton, Spain
He was the first who succeed in defending his Championship
In Athen did he win ahead of his countryfellow the Worldchampion Martin Fiz and did beat him with 5 seconds
His time was 2.13:16.
The Australian veteran Stephen Moneghetti was 3'rd in 2:14:16
In Sevilla where he was on homeground did he win in 2:13:36 ahead of the Italian Vicenzo Modica 2:14:03 and Noboyuki Sato Japan 2:14:07
WC EC Others
Athen 1997 : Guld 2:13:16
Sevilla 1999 : Guld 2:13:36
 Helsingfors 1994 10000M: Guld
Helsingfors 1994 5000M: Bronze
 Berlin 1996: Nr 1 2:09:15
London 1998: Nr 1 2:07:57