This year , the Soviet Union , Italy , México , the United Kingdom , the United States , Algeria , Australia , China , Canada , Colombia , and Kenya proceeded directly to the final . México withdrew due to the Mexico City earthquake . Saint-Aubin-lès-Elbeuf , France , June 22/23 Borås , Sweden , June 15 Russe , Bulgaria , June 22/23 This year , China , the Soviet Union , Australia , the United Kingdom , the United States , and Canada proceeded directly to the final
Mexico City earthquake
1985 Mexico City earthquake
1985 IAAF World Race Walking Cup