Figure Skating Winter Olympic Medal Winners (1908-2022): List by Year, Country & Athlete

Figure skating Olympic medal winners span over 114 years of elite athleticism and artistry at the highest competitive level. Sonja Henie’s three consecutive women’s singles golds set the standard for dominance, while Irina Rodnina’s pair skating achievement remains legendary.

Russia and the Soviet Union lead with 78+ total medals, followed by the USA (54 medals) and Canada (28 medals).

The sport debuted at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, England, then became a Winter Olympic staple starting in 1924.

Four distinct disciplines define the competition: men’s singles, women’s singles, pairs, and ice dance (introduced 1976).

Complete Figure Skating Olympic Medal Winners (1908-2022)

Figure skating encompasses four Olympic disciplines: Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Pairs, and Ice Dance. Each discipline is contested separately, with men and women achieving gender parity in singles events since 1924.

Most Decorated Figure Skaters in Olympic History

Figure Skating Olympic Medals by Country (All-Time)

Figure Skating Events & Medal Distribution (1908-2022)

Age Records & Notable Achievements

Youngest Gold Medalists:

• Tara Lipinski (USA): 15 years old, Women’s Singles, 1998 (youngest in any Winter Olympic sport)
• Cecilia Colledge (Great Britain): 15 years old, Women’s Singles, 1936
• Alina Zagitova (Russia): 16 years old, Women’s Singles, 2018

Oldest Gold Medalists:

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• Gillis Grafström (Sweden): Won gold at ages 25, 26, and 28 (1920, 1924, 1928)
• Karl Schäfer (Austria): Won gold at ages 26 and 30 (1932, 1936)
• Yuzuru Hanyu (Japan): Won gold at ages 19 and 23 (2014, 2018)

Most Olympic Appearances:

• Gillis Grafström: 4 Olympics (1920, 1924, 1928, 1932) — won 3 golds
• Michelle Kwan: 2 Olympics (1998, 2002) — won 0 golds, 2 silvers
• Evgeni Plushenko: 4 Olympics (2002, 2006, 2010, 2014) — won 2 golds, 2 silvers

Gender Milestones:

• Women’s singles held since 1908 (same year as debut)
• Gender parity achieved: Men and women compete in same 4 disciplines since 1976 (ice dance added)
• Team event includes both men and women representation (debuted 2014)

FAQs

Who are the most decorated figure skaters in Olympic history?

Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir of Canada hold the record as the most decorated figure skaters with 5 Olympic medals (3 gold, 2 silver) across three Games (2010-2018) competing in ice dance. Gillis Grafström (Sweden) won 4 medals in men’s singles (3 gold, 1 silver) across 1920-1932. Sonja Henie (Norway) and Irina Rodnina (USSR) each won 3 consecutive Olympic golds in their respective disciplines.

Which country has won the most figure skating Olympic medals?

Russia and the Soviet Union lead with 78 total medals (35 gold, 28 silver, 15 bronze) since 1908. The USA follows with 54 medals (17 gold, 16 silver, 21 bronze). Russia’s dominance particularly shows in pairs skating and ice dance, where Soviet/Russian pairs won gold at all Olympics between 1964 and 2006.

Who won figure skating at the 2022 Beijing Olympics?

Men’s Singles: Jin Yang (China, gold). Women’s Singles: Anna Shcherbakova (ROC, gold). Pairs: Sui Wenjing & Han Cong (China, gold). Ice Dance: Gabriella Papadakis & Guillaume Cizeron (France, gold). Team Event: USA (upgraded after doping scandal).

What are the four figure skating Olympic disciplines?

Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Pairs, and Ice Dance. Men’s and women’s singles have been contested since the 1908 Summer Olympics. Pairs has been featured since 1908. Ice dance is the newest discipline, making its Olympic debut in 1976. A team event was added in 2014, combining results from all four disciplines.

When did figure skating first become an Olympic sport?

Figure skating debuted at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, England. Men’s, women’s, and pairs competitions were held. The sport moved to the Winter Olympics when they began in 1924 at Chamonix, France. It remains one of only six sports featured in every Winter Olympics.

Why does Russia dominate figure skating?

Russia’s (and Soviet Union’s) dominance stems from systematic training programs starting after World War II, particularly in pairs and ice dance. Soviet coaches developed innovative techniques and emphasized both technical execution and artistry. The nation produced legendary pairs skaters like Irina Rodnina and ice dancers like Marina Anissina, creating a self-sustaining excellence pipeline that continues today.

Has any figure skater won Olympic gold in multiple disciplines?

No figure skater has won gold in multiple disciplines. Only three skaters have won medals in multiple disciplines: Madge Syers (1908), Ernst Baier (1936), and Beatrix Loughran (across separate Olympics). Syers won gold in women’s singles and silver in pairs in 1908; Baier won gold in men’s singles and pairs in 1936.

What is the youngest Olympic figure skating gold medalist?

Tara Lipinski of the USA, who won Women’s Singles at age 15 in 1998, holds the record as the youngest gold medalist in any Winter Olympic discipline. She broke the previous record held by Sonja Henie, set at age 15 in 1928, which had stood for 70 years. At 15, Lipinski defeated Michelle Kwan to claim the title.

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