Champions of the Year - International - 1961
| C2-mixed | C2-men | K1 women | C1-men | K1 men | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Champions | NOVAK, Karel - NOVAKOVA, Vratislava/ TCH  | MERKEL, Günther - MERKEL, Manfred/ GDR  | POLESNA, Ludmila/ TCH | SCHUBERT, Manfred/ GDR | GLÄSER, Eberhard/ GDR |