| 1905 World Championships | |
|---|---|
| Host city |  Berlin, Germany |
| Dates | 8–10 May |
The second World Greco-Roman Wrestling Championship was organized in Berlin, Germany in April 1905.
| 1905 World Championships | |
|---|---|
| Host city | Berlin, Germany |
| Dates | 8–10 May |
The second World Greco-Roman Wrestling Championship was organized in Berlin, Germany in April 1905.
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 |
| 2 |  Denmark | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Totals (2 entries) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | |
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightweight 68 kg | Theodor Schibilski Germany | Max Beeskow Germany | Eugen Kissling Germany |
| Middleweight 80 kg | Albert Hein Germany | Gustav Hede Germany | Matthias Hartl Germany |
| Heavyweight +80 kg | Søren Marinus Jensen Denmark | Georg Altmann Germany | Paul Moldt Germany |
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