1961 World Judo Championships
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| 1961 World Judo Championships | |
|---|---|
| Location | Paris, France |
| Dates | December 2, 1961 |
The 1961 World Judo Championships were the 3rd edition of the World Judo Championships, and were held in Paris, France on December 2, 1961.
Medal overview
Men
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open |  Anton Geesink
|
 Koji Sone
|
 Kim Ui-Tae Takeshi Koga
|
Medal table
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands (NED) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Japan (JPN) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 3 | South Korea (KOR) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals (3 entries) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | |
External links
- results on judoinside.com retrieved December 13, 2013
- Video footage of the 1961 World Judo Championship retrieved December 15, 2013