Figure Skating
- World Figure Skating Championships –
- Men's champion: Alain Giletti, France
- Ladies' champion: Carol Heiss, United States
- Pair skating champions: Barbara Wagner & Robert Paul, Canada
- Ice dancing champions: Doreen Denny & Courtney Jones, Great Britain
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