Doubles
| Medal | Athlete | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ! Gold | East Germany (Klaus Bonsack, Thomas Köhler) | 1:35.85 |
| 2 ! Silver | Austria (Manfred Schmid, Ewald Walch) | 1:36.34 |
| 3 ! Bronze | West Germany (Wolfgang Winkler, Fritz Nachmann) | 1:37.29 |
With his win in the doubles, Thomas Köhler becomes the first person to win in both men's singles (1964) and doubles.
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