1961 World Judo Championships

1961 Men's World Judo Championships
VenueStade Pierre de Coubertin
Location Paris, France
Dates2–3 December 1961
Competitors57 from 25 nations
Competition at external databases
LinksIJF • JudoInside

The 1961 World Judo Championships were the third edition of the men's World Judo Championships, and were held in Paris, France on 2 December 1961. The 1961 tournament was notable for Anton Geesink for being the first non-Japanese judoka to win gold at the World Judo Championship.

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