The FIL World Luge Championships 1983 took place in

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. It marked the first time that the championships took place outside

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Men's singles

Zanjonc becomes the first non-

an champion of the event. He is the first

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to medal at the

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Women's singles

Men's doubles

Medal table

References

Men's doubles World Champions
{{Luge World Championships FIL World Luge Championships International luge competitions hosted by the United States 1983 in luge 1983 in sports in New York (state) 1983 in American sports