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The FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 1958 were held 1–9 February in Bad Gastein, Salzburg, Austria.
Austrian Toni Sailer, 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. Lucile Wheeler of Canada, 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 Buddy Werner 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 Asia, 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
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= Giant Slalom
=Saturday, 8 February
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= Slalom
=Monday, 3 February
Defending and Olympic champion Renée Colliard 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
Gasteinertal.com – 1958 World Championships – (in German)
References
External links
FIS-ski.com – results – 1958 World Championships – Bad Gastein, Austria
FIS-ski.com – official results for the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships