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1978 were held in

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, between 29 January and 5 February. It held competitions in alpine skiing like downhill, special slalom, giant slalom and combined. The combined was only a "paper race". The event is the last time the championships were held here until

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. Garmisch hosted the first

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competition ( Combined event), at the

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games.

Men's competitions

Downhill

''Sunday, 29 January''

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Giant Slalom

''Thursday, 2 February''

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Slalom

''Sunday, 5 February''

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Combined

At the World Championships from

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through

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, the combined was a "paper race" using the results of the three events (DH, GS, SL).

Women's competitions

Downhill

''Wednesday, 1 February''

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Giant Slalom

''Saturday, 4 February''

This was the first two-run women's giant slalom at the World Championships.
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Slalom

''Friday, 3 February''

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Combined

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At the World Championships from

through

, the combined was a "paper race" using the results of the three events (DH, GS, SL).

Medals Table

References

External links

FIS-ski.com
– results – 1978 World Championships – Garmisch-Partenkirchen, West Germany

– results – World Championships {{Alpine World Skiing Championships

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