| 1979 World Junior Figure Skating Championships | |
|---|---|
| Type: | ISU Championship |
| Date: | March 27 – April 4, 1979 |
| Season: | 1978–79 |
| Location: | Augsburg, West Germany |
| Champions | |
Men's singles:  Vitali Egorov | |
Ladies' singles:  Elaine Zayak | |
| Pairs: Veronika Pershina / Marat Akbarov | |
| Ice dance: Tatiana Durasova / Sergei Ponomarenko | |
| Previous: 1978 World Junior Championships | |
| Next: 1980 World Junior Championships | |
The 1979 World Junior Figure Skating Championships were held on March 27 – April 4, 1979 in Augsburg, West Germany.[1] Sanctioned by the International Skating Union, it was the fourth edition of an annual competition in which figure skaters compete for the title of world junior champion. Medals were awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing.