| 1961 Men's World Championships | |
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The 1961 Men's World Weightlifting Championships were held in Vienna, Austria from September 20 to September 25, 1961. There were 120 men in action from 33 nations.
| Bantamweight 56 kg | 345.0 kg | 345.0 kg | 337.5 kg | ||||
| Featherweight 60 kg | 367.5 kg | 357.5 kg | Shared silver | ||||
| Lightweight 67.5 kg | 402.5 kg | 400.0 kg | 395.0 kg | ||||
| Middleweight 75 kg | 435.0 kg | 420.0 kg | 405.0 kg | ||||
| Light heavyweight 82.5 kg | 450.0 kg | 432.5 kg | 430.0 kg | ||||
| Middle heavyweight 90 kg | 475.0 kg | 462.5 kg | 457.5 kg | ||||
| Heavyweight +90 kg | 525.0 kg | 475.0 kg | 462.5 kg |