| 1951 Men's World Championships | |
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The 1951 Men's World Weightlifting Championships were held in Palazzo del Ghiaccio, Milan, Italy from October 26 to October 28, 1951. There were 62 men in action from 14 nations.
| Bantamweight 56 kg | 317.5 kg | 305.0 kg | 292.5 kg | ||||
| Featherweight 60 kg | 310.0 kg | 310.0 kg | 302.5 kg | ||||
| Lightweight 67.5 kg | 342.5 kg | 337.5 kg | 327.5 kg | ||||
| Middleweight 75 kg | 395.0 kg | 395.0 kg | 387.5 kg | ||||
| Light heavyweight 82.5 kg | 402.5 kg | 392.5 kg | 387.5 kg | ||||
| Middle heavyweight 90 kg | 427.5 kg | 395.0 kg | 370.0 kg | ||||
| Heavyweight +90 kg | 432.5 kg | 427.5 kg | 407.5 kg |