| 1979 World Archery Championships | |
|---|---|
| Location | Berlin, West Germany |
| Start date | 14 July |
| End date | 22 July |
| Competitors | 168 |
The 1979 World Archery Championships was the 30th edition of the event. It was held in Berlin, West Germany on 14–22 July 1979 and was organised by World Archery Federation (FITA).
The 1979 event marked the first Championship gold medals for South Korea, in the women's team and individual events, have since dominated World Archery Federation events until the present day. [1]
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  United States | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| 2 |  South Korea | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 |  Australia | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 4 |  West Germany | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 |  Belgium | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
 Great Britain | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Totals (6 entries) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 12 | |
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