The 1966 Men's World Weightlifting Championships were held in East Berlin, East Germany from October 15 to October 21, 1966. There were 117 men in action from 28 nations.
| Bantamweight 56 kg | 362.5 kg | 360.0 kg | 350.0 kg | ||||
| Featherweight 60 kg | 387.5 kg | 382.5 kg | 370.0 kg | ||||
| Lightweight 67.5 kg | 437.5 kg | 410.0 kg | 405.0 kg | ||||
| Middleweight 75 kg | 450.0 kg | 447.5 kg | 442.5 kg | ||||
| Light heavyweight 82.5 kg | 485.0 kg | 485.0 kg | 465.0 kg | ||||
| Middle heavyweight 90 kg | 487.5 kg | 477.5 kg | 475.0 kg | ||||
| Heavyweight +90 kg | 567.5 kg | 537.5 kg | 530.0 kg |