The FIL World Luge Championships 1955 took place in

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under the auspices of the

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(FIBT - International Bobsleigh and Tobogganing Federation in ) under their "Section de Luge". It would be the only world championship under the FIBT until formation of the

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(FIL) in 1957.

Men's singles

Women's singles

Men's doubles

The Issers were the first man and woman to medal in doubles in the history of the World Championships,

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, or

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Medal table

References

Men's doubles World Champions
{{Luge World Championships FIL World Luge Championships 1955 in luge 1955 in Norwegian sport Luge in Norway