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Soviets won six of the 10 gold medals at the world Greco-Roman wrestling championships at Ostia, Italy. Germany, fielding its first united team for a world sporting championship, won two events. Hungary and Cuba each won one gold.

The best American result was a fourth-place finish by Buddy Lee in the 136-pound class. He lost a 3-0 decision to Wolny Ryzsard of Poland.

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