The FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 1958 were held from 1 to 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.<br>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,<br>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
<small>At the World Championships from 1954 through 1980, the combined was a "paper race" using the results of the three events (DH, GS, SL).</small>
Women's competitions
Downhill
Thursday, 6 February
Giant Slalom
Saturday, 8 February
Slalom
Monday, 3 February
Combined
<small>At the World Championships from 1954 through 1980, the combined was a "paper race" using the results of the three events (DH, GS, SL).</small>
Medals table
Video
References
External links
- FIS-ski.com â results â 1958 World Championships â Bad Gastein, Austria
- FIS-ski.com â official results for the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships