1959 UCI Track Cycling World Championships
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| File:1959 UCI Road World Championships poster.jpg | |
| Venue | Amsterdam, Netherlands Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Date(s) | 8–13 August 1959 |
| Velodrome | Olympisch Stadion |
| Events | 8 |
The 1959 UCI Track Cycling World Championships were the World Championship for track cycling. They took place in Amsterdam, Netherlands from 8 to 13 August 1959.[1] Eight events were contested, 6 for men (3 for professionals, 3 for amateurs) and 2 for women.
Medal summary
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Medal table
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | File:Flag of Italy.svg Italy (ITA) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 2 | File:Flag of France.svg France (FRA) | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| 3 | File:Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union (URS) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands (NED) | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Great Britain (GBR) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 6 | File:Flag of Spain (1945–1977).svg Spain (ESP) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| File:Flag of Germany.svg West Germany (FRG) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 8 | File:Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Switzerland (SUI) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 9 | File:Flag of Luxembourg.svg Luxembourg (LUX) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 | File:Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgium (BEL) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| File:Flag of Germany.svg East Germany (GDR) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Totals (11 entries) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 24 | |
