The 1991 UIAA Climbing World Championships, the first edition, were held in

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, Germany from 1 to 2 October 1991. It was organized by the

Union Internationale des Associations d'Alpinisme The International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation, commonly known by its French name Union Internationale des Associations d'Alpinisme (UIAA, lit. ''International Union of Alpine Clubs''), was founded in August 1932 in Chamonix, France ...

(UIAA). The championships consisted of lead and speed events.

Medalists

Lead

François Legrand and Susi Good were the first ever Lead World Champions. Legrand climbed efficiently and topped the final route.

Speed

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and Isabelle Dorsimond were the first ever Speed World Cup Champions.

References

{{Reflist IFSC Climbing World Championships World Climbing Championships International sports competitions hosted by Germany