This is the very first book to publish all medal information on all disciplines that have occurred in World Championships (or equivalent name, i.e. World Cup, World Games etc.). Whereas some of the information is available through other means, many of the facts, for example medal tables and alltime tables, are the result of this original work and not present anywhere else. Thus, you will find the world championships from the 18th century up to and including the year 2012 included in this book. In each sports section are the Introduction page followed by the World Championships medalists. The present-day disciplines are written first and the defunct later.