FIBT World Championships 1961

The 20th Bob World Cup was held from 11 to 18 February 1961 in Lake Placid in the United States instead. Zweierbobweltmeister were the Italians Eugenio Monti and Sergio Siorpaes. Monti won the four World Cup with Italy I Bob.

Results

Two-

The four world championship races were held on 11 and 12 February 1961. Monti won for the fifth time in a row, setting a record that has not been surpassed. The Bob Germany II with Hans Rösch with his brakeman Theo Bauer crashed in the last run, with Rösch drew upon a broken arm. He was thus made ​​for the four World Cup.

Bobsled

The four-man bobsleigh World Cup was with only two heats on Saturday, February 18, 1961, decided, as provided for Sunday races had to be canceled due to Föneinbruch.

Medal Tally

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• Bob World Cup
• Sporting event in 1961
• Sporting event in Lake Placid