2022 Olympic Figure Skating Gold Medalists: An Overview
The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics produced five figure skating gold medals across disciplines, each reflecting a blend of technical mastery and artistry. This guide lists every gold medalist by event and provides details useful for long-term reference. Results are drawn from official records and are presented here for evergreen informational purposes.
- Men’s singles: Nathan Chen (USA)
- Women’s singles: Anna Shcherbakova (ROC)
- Pairs: Sui Wenjing / Han Cong (CHN)
- Ice dance: Papadakis / Cizeron (FRA)
- Team event: Russian Olympic Committee (ROC)
Below each event is summarized with verified outcomes and context.
How the 2022 Figure Skating Gold Medals Were Decided
Beijing 2022 used the standard ISU scoring system across all events, with each comprising a short program (or rhythm dance) and a free skate (or free dance). The total of both segments determined placement. Multiple qualification pathways and a new team event format added complexity. Medals were awarded based on cumulative scores under international judging protocols, with doping reviews and official results published by the ISU and IOC.
Gold Medalists by Event
| Event | Gold Medalist(s) | Total Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men’s Singles | Nathan Chen (USA) | 332.60 | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Women’s Singles | Anna Shcherbakova (ROC) | 175.75 | 17 Feb 2022 |
| Pairs | Sui Wenjing / Han Cong (CHN) | 239.88 | 19 Feb 2022 |
| Ice Dance | Gabriella Papadakis / Guillaume Cizeron (FRA) | 226.98 | 14 Feb 2022 |
| Team Event | ROC | 1,532 | 4 Feb 2022 |
Nathan Chen, Men’s Singles
Nathan Chen landed a then-record nine quadruple jumps en route to gold, combining consistency in required elements with high base values on his quads. His free skate score of 216.02 remains among the highest single marks in Olympic history for the discipline. Chen’s victory was built on technical execution that raised the ceiling for men’s programs at the elite level.
Anna Shcherbakova, Women’s Singles
Shcherbakova’s gold came from a performance that emphasized clean transitions and strong jump content, including a ratified quad toe loop in the free skate. She outscored teammates and opponents in the free skate segment, showcasing depth within the ROC women’s field and contributing to the ROC’s overall team success.
Sui Wenjing / Han Cong, Pairs
Chinese pair Sui and Han delivered a technically dense free skate, incorporating multiple throw jumps and side-by-side elements at the highest level. Their program combined speed, unison, and difficult lift sequences, yielding a total score that reflected both technical quota fulfillment and mature partnership consistency.
Gabriella Papadakis / Guillaume Cizeron, Ice Dance
Papadakis/Cizeron secured gold with a rhythm dance world record and a free dance marked by sweeping lines and inventive choreography. Their free dance program emphasized musicality and efficiency in element execution, reinforcing their status as one of the most consistent top teams in ice dance over a decade.
ROC, Team Event
The ROC team combined results across men’s and women’s singles, pairs, and ice dance, plus the debuting mixed doubles exhibition, across two segments. Strong short program performances and reliable free skate outputs from multiple skaters yielded the team title, underlining depth alongside individual results.
Official Results and Scoring Context
All results are from the IOC and ISU official databases. Scores below represent combined totals after deductions and reviews where applicable. The scoring environment in 2022 emphasized clean program execution, with Grade of Execution (GOE) and base values calibrated to reward difficulty without compromising required content.
Key Technical Highlights Across Events
Across the five gold-medal programs, several technical themes recur: increased quad content in men’s and women’s free skates, precise throw jumps in pairs, and higher dance step complexity in ice dance. Judges rewarded consistency in required elements, clear hierarchy in required dance patterns, and well-executed choreographic sequences that balanced originality with clarity.
Why These Results Remain Relevant
Each gold-medal performance contributed benchmarks that continue to inform training and competitive strategy. The 2022 outcomes are frequently referenced in discussions about program construction, technical ceilings, and judging trends. Understanding these results offers context for current and future competitive standards across disciplines.
Closing Notes and Verification
This article reflects official results as published by the IOC and ISU, including score details and event timelines. Discrepancies in unofficial reporting are typically resolved by consulting primary sources. As with all long-form explainers, the intent is to provide factual, structured context that remains useful beyond the immediate competitive cycle.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many figure skating gold medals were awarded at Beijing 2022? Five: men’s singles, women’s singles, pairs, ice dance, and team event.
- Who was the youngest gold medalist in 2022 figure skating? Specific age comparisons are context-dependent; among gold medalists, many were in their early to mid-20s, with precise birth dates determining youngest status.
- Were any records set? Multiple world and Olympic records were set, notably in the rhythm dance and in total quad content across disciplines.
- How are scores verified? Scores are archived by the ISU and cross-referenced with IOC results, with official protocols for handling reviews and potential doping-related adjustments.