1958 World Men's Handball Championship
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The 1958 World Men's Handball Championship was the third indoor handball World Championship. It was held in the German Democratic Republic between 27 February and 8 March 1958. Germany sent a united team composed of players from the GDR and the FRG. Sweden won the championship.
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Tournament details | |
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Host country | German Democratic Republic |
Dates | 27 February and 8 March 1958 |
Teams | 16 |
Final positions | |
Champions | Sweden (2nd title) |
Runner-up | Czechoslovakia |
Third place | Germany |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 36 |
Goals scored | 1,296 (36 per match) |
Top scorer(s) | Mogens Olsen 46 |
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