Britain wins international cross country race in Belgium . England made a clean sweep of the international cross country race at Brussels , the first six men home being English . France was second , Scotland third , Belgium fourth . Wales fifth and Ireland sixth . The King of the Belgians , who was among the spectators , congratulated the team on their success . T Evenson of Salford Harriers who was first home , with J T Holden of Tipton Harriers , who was second , after their victory . 21 March 1932 .