| 1997 World Wrestling Championships | |
|---|---|
| Freestyle | |
| Host city |  Krasnoyarsk, Russia |
| Dates | 28–31 August 1997 |
| Stadium | Yenisey Sports Palace |
| Greco-Roman | |
| Host city |  Wrocław, Poland |
| Dates | 10–13 September 1997 |
| Stadium | Hala Ludowa |
| Women | |
| Host city |  Clermont-Ferrand, France |
| Dates | 10–12 July 1997 |
| Stadium | Clermont-Ferrand Sports Hall |
| Champions | |
| Men's freestyle | Russia |
| Women's freestyle |  Japan |
| Greco-Roman | Russia |
The following is the final results of the 1997 World Wrestling Championships. Men's Freestyle competition were held in Krasnoyarsk, Russia. Men's Greco-Roman competition were held in Wrocław, Poland and Women's competition were held in Clermont-Ferrand, France.