The flyweight and super heavyweight classes are introduced in Germany - the first changes to the Olympic programme since 1952. 

It is also the last year that the clean and press features as one of the lifts due to difficulties in judging proper technique. 

Bulgaria end the Soviet Union’s supremacy, topping the medals table with three golds and three silvers.

Vasily Alekseyev of the Soviet Union wins the first of his two super heavyweight titles in a row.