FIL World Luge Championships 1959

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The FIL World Luge Championships 1959 took place in Villard-de-Lans, France. The men's doubles event was cancelled to poor weather conditions. As of 2008, it is the only time an event has been entirely cancelled in the history of the World Championships, European Championships, or Winter Olympics, but its happened again in 2011.

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The FIL European Luge Championships, part of the International Luge Federation (FIL) have taken place since 1914. From 1914 to 1934, these championships were part of the Internationaler Schlittensportsverband. From 1935 to 1956, the championships were held under the auspices of the Fédération Internationale de Bobsleigh et de Tobogganing. Since 1962, the event has been under the auspices of the FIL and has been held in even-numbered years since 1980. Since 2012, it is held annually.

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Men's singles

Medal Athlete Time
GoldFlag of Austria.svg  Herbert Thaler  (AUT)
SilverFlag of Austria.svg  Josef Feistmantl  (AUT)
BronzeFlag of Italy.svg  David Moroder  (ITA)

Women's singles

Medal Athlete Time
GoldFlag of Austria.svg  Elly Lieber  (AUT)
SilverFlag of Austria.svg  Maria Isser  (AUT)
BronzeFlag of Austria.svg  Agnes Neuerer  (AUT)

Men's doubles

The event was cancelled due to weather conditions.

Medal table

Rank Nation Gold Silver Bronze Total
1 Flag of Austria.svg  Austria 2 2 1 5
2 Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 0 0 1 1

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