1979 World Weightlifting Championships

The 53rd World Weightlifting Championships of the men were held from 3 to 11 November 1979 in the Greek city of Thessaloniki instead. At the of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF ) in a duel ( tearing and piercing ) discharged competitions took part 189 weightlifters from 39 nations.

Medalist

Class up to 52 kg

Class up to 56 kg

Class up to 60 kg

Class up to 67.5 kg

Class up to 75 kg

Class up to 82.5 kg

Class up to 90 kg

Class up to 100 kg

Class up to 110 kg

Class over 110 kg