[1][2][3][4][5][6] In the final in Göteborg New Zealander Barry Briggs equalled the record of Ove Fundin by winning his fourth World title.
Norwegian Sverre Harrfeldt took silver and Pole Antoni Woryna took bronze.
[7] Ivan Mauger, a 26-year-old New Zealander who had won the European Final qualifier finished fourth.
Two Swedish finals were held during 1966, the three race qualifying for the World Final and another held on 7 October that was separate from the World Championship.
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