1955 nine-pin bowling World Championships


The 1955 nine-pin bowling World Championships was the second edition of the championships and was held in Essen, West Germany, from 30 August to 5 September 1955.
In the men's competition the title was won by East Germany in the team competition and by Eberhard Luther in the individual event. In the women's competition the title was won by East Germany in the team competition and by Francka Erjavec in the individual event.
Czechoslovakia entered its first championship and earned a bronze medal in the men's team event.

Participating teams

Men

Men - team

The competition was played with 200 throws mixed. Teams were composed of 6 competitors
and the scores were added up.

Women - team

The competition was played with 100 throws mixed. Teams were composed of 6 competitors
and the scores were added up.

Men - individual

Women - individual

Medal summary

Medal table

Men

Women