The FIS Ski Flying World Ski Championships 1973 took place in Oberstdorf, West Germany between 8-10 March 1973. From 1973 to 1985, these championships would be held in odd-numbered years.
The FIS Ski Flying World Ski Championships 1973 took place in Oberstdorf, West Germany between 8-10 March 1973. From 1973 to 1985, these championships would be held in odd-numbered years.
| Medal | Athlete | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Gold |  Hans-Georg Aschenbach (GDR) | |
| Silver |  Walter Steiner (SUI) | |
| Bronze |  Karel Kodejška (TCH) |
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Germany (GDR) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Switzerland (SUI) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Czechoslovakia (TCH) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals (3 entries) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
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