History
The World Curling Championships began in 1959 as the Scotch Cup; the first three Cups were contested between Scotland and Canada. From 1961 to 1967, the number of teams varied, with from three to eight teams competing each year. In 1979, the first edition of the Women's Worlds was held. It was held separately from the Men's from 1979-1988. From 1989-2004, the Men's and Women's Championships were held together. From 2005 on, the Championships will be held separately, with one of the two being held in Canada each year. In 2008, a Mixed Doubles Curling World Championship was held for the first time in Vierumäki, Finland. Bronze medals were not awarded until 1986 (women 1985). Between 1989 and 1994, the bronze was shared by the semi-final losers.
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