Medal table
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Soviet Union (URS) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2 |  Hungary (HUN) | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 |  United States (USA) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals (3 entries) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | |
The 1971 World Modern Pentathlon Championships were held in San Antonio, United States.
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Soviet Union (URS) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2 | Hungary (HUN) | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | United States (USA) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals (3 entries) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | |