1955 Basque Pelota World Championships

The 1955 Basque Pelota World Championships were the 2nd edition of the Basque Pelota World Championships, organized by the FIPV.

Participating nations

Events A total of 12 events were disputed, in 4 playing areas.

Trinquete, 4 events disputed Event Gold Silver BronzeHand-pelota (individual) A. Iraizos M. Etchemendy -Hand-pelota (pairs) M. Etchemendy, M. Vigneau F. Bengoechea, J. Unanue -Paleta goma (men's) R. Novoa, Dellecassagrande G. Pereira, A. Pardo -Paleta cuero J. Labat, W. Arrinda E. Arce, J. Clairacq -

Fronton (30 m), 2 events disputed Event Gold Silver BronzePaleta goma (men's) J. Labat, W. Arrinda J. Becerril, J. Beltran -Frontenis (men's) J. Becerril, J. Garibay J. Berdinas, A. Carocella -

Fronton (36 m), 4 events disputed Event Gold Silver BronzeHand-pelota (individual) M. Moreno "Del Val" P. Laxague -Hand-pelota (pairs) J. Ezcurra, F. Echave M. Etchemendy, D. Olhasso -Paleta cuero V. Sola, S. Aristi E. Arte, J. Clairacq -Pala corta J. C.Artola, S. Aristi F. Pardo, J. Ramos -

Fronton (54 m), 2 events disputed Event Gold Silver BronzeJai alai R. Montes, A. Lopez J. Hernandez, A. de la Rosa -Pala larga V. Sola, F. Huarte F. Pardo, J. Ramos -

Medal table Rank Nation Gold Silver Bronze Total1 52-72 31-43 23-54 15-65 (host nation) 11-2

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