FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 1958

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.

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).

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).

Video

 * Gasteinertal.com – 1958 World Championships –