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1958 were held 1–9 February in

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, 22, won three gold medals and a silver. The triple gold medalist from the 1956 Winter Olympics successfully defended three of his four world titles.

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, 23, won two gold medals and a silver.

Men's competitions

Downhill

''Sunday, 9 February'' *In soft snow conditions, Sailer won his final competitive race and wrapped up the combined title as well.
American

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fell but finished 37th at 2:48.7, which ended his chances for a combined medal.

Giant Slalom

''Wednesday, 5 February'' * After being edged out in the slalom, Sailer won the giant slalom by nearly four seconds.

Slalom

''Sunday, 2 February'' *In the opening race of the championships, Igaya of Japan, the 1956 Olympic silver medalist,
led after the first run in an attempt to become the first champion from

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, but finished with bronze. *Rieder foiled another gold medal sweep by compatriot Sailer, who won silver.

Combined

At the World Championships from 1954 through 1980, the combined was a "paper race" using the results of the three events (DH, GS, SL).

Women's competitions

Downhill

''Thursday, 6 February'' :

Giant Slalom

''Saturday, 8 February'' :

Slalom

''Monday, 3 February'' * Defending and

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of Switzerland fell during the second run.

Combined

At the World Championships from 1954 through 1980, the combined was a "paper race" using the results of the three events (DH, GS, SL).

Medals table

Video

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References

External links

– results – 1958 World Championships – Bad Gastein, Austria

– official results for the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships {{DEFAULTSORT:Fis Alpine World Ski Championships 1958 1958 in alpine skiing 1958 in Austrian sport

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