The Soviet Union's Vladimir Kovalev, a world medalist, won the men's title for the first time, after three previous podium finishes.

West Germany national champion Gerti Schanderl took the ladies' title ahead of Soviet skater Ludmila Bakonina.

Soviets swept the pairs' podium, led by Olympic champion Alexei Ulanov and his second partner, Lyudmila Smirnova.

The ice dancing title was won by Natalia Linichuk / Gennadi Karponosov, who would take the world bronze medal later in the season.

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