50 metre running target World Championships, Men World Championships, Men

| Year_ | Place | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Wiesbaden | Vladimir Vesselov ( URS ) | Jogan Nikitin ( URS ) | John Kingeter ( USA ) |
| 1967 | Pistoia | Martin Nordfors ( SWE ) | Vladimir Vesselov ( URS ) | Stig Johansson ( SWE ) |
| 1969 | Sandviken | Martin Nordfors ( SWE ) | Valeri Postoianov ( URS ) | John Kingeter ( USA ) |
| 1970 | Phoenix | Goete Gaard ( SWE ) | Valeri Postoianov ( URS ) | Martin Nordfors ( SWE ) |
| 1973 | Melbourne | Alexander Kediarov ( URS ) | Valeri Postoianov ( URS ) | Helmut Bellingrodt ( COL ) |