Lifesaving at the World Games

Lifesaving was introduced as a World Games sport at the 1985 World Games in London.

Medalists

Note: ^{[a 1]}

^ In 2001, the overall team event combined results in these five non-medal events to determine the final ranking: 4x50m obstacle relay, 4x25m manikin carry, 4x50m rescue tube relay, rescue tube race and board rescue race.^[2] In 2005 and 2009, the overall team event combined results in these five non-medal events to determine the final ranking: 4x50m obstacle relay, 4x25m manikin carry, 4x50m medley relay, rescue tube race and board rescue race^[3]

Note: ^{[b 1]}

^ In 2001, the overall team event combined results in these five non-medal events to determine the final ranking: 4x50m obstacle relay, 4x25m manikin carry, 4x50m rescue tube relay, rescue tube race and board rescue race.^[2] In 2005 and 2009, the overall team event combined results in these five non-medal events to determine the final ranking: 4x50m obstacle relay, 4x25m manikin carry, 4x50m medley relay, rescue tube race and board rescue race^[3]

^ Six lifesavers in Final A were disqualified. Willcox, the winner in Final B, received the bronze medal.
^ a b "Web Archive 2001 World Games". Archived from the original on 2007-06-18. Retrieved 2020-06-21.
^ a b "8th WORLD GAMES 2009 - Lifesaving results" (PDF). amazonaws.com. Retrieved 16 March 2020.