 | |
| Venue | Rocourt, Belgium  |
|---|---|
| Date(s) | 10–15 August 1957 |
| Velodrome | Stade Vélodrome de Rocourt |
| Events | 5 |
The 1957 UCI Track Cycling World Championships were the World Championship for track cycling. They took place in Rocourt, Belgium from 10 to 15 August 1957. [1] Five events for men were contested, 3 for professionals and 2 for amateurs.
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  France (FRA) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 2 |  Italy (ITA) | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 3 |  Netherlands (NED) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | Belgium (BEL) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 |  Switzerland (SUI) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 |  Australia (AUS) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals (6 entries) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 | |
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