The International Skating Union has organised the World Allround Speed Skating Championships for Men since 1893.
Unofficial Championships were held in the years 1889–1892.
[1] Unofficial World Championships of 1889–1892, 1940 and 1946 (not recognized by the ISU) included Boldface denotes active skaters and highest medal count among all skaters (including those who are not included in these tables) per type.