The Women’s Singles Figure Skating event at the 2026 Winter Olympics has delivered one of the most dramatic finishes of the Games. With Japan chasing a historic podium sweep and the United States pushing for a breakthrough medal, the free skate final in Italy has become one of the most searched Olympic events worldwide.
Below you’ll find complete results, medal winners, final standings, schedule details, and how to watch.
Quick Results Summary
Event: Women’s Singles Figure Skating
Olympics: Milano Cortina 2026
Final Segment: Free Skate
Gold Medal: TBD / Updating Live
Silver Medal: TBD
Bronze Medal: TBD
Venue: Milan, Italy
Governing Body: International Skating Union
(This section updates as official results are confirmed.)
Final Standings After Short Program
After the short program, the leaderboard set up an intense free skate battle:
🇯🇵 Ami Nakai – 1st
🇯🇵 Kaori Sakamoto – 2nd
🇺🇸 Alysa Liu – 3rd
Japan’s dominance has raised the possibility of a full podium sweep — something rarely seen in Olympic women’s figure skating.
🇯🇵 Can Japan Repeat 2006 Olympic History?
Japan’s last Olympic gold in women’s figure skating came at the 2006 Winter Olympics when Shizuka Arakawa captured the title in Italy.
Now, 20 years later — again on Italian ice — Japan has three major medal contenders:
Ami Nakai
Kaori Sakamoto
Mone Chiba
A podium sweep would mark one of the most dominant performances in Olympic figure skating history.
🇺🇸 Alysa Liu Leading U.S. Charge
American star Alysa Liu entered the free skate in third position, keeping the United States firmly in medal contention.
NBC analysts have called the event one of the “most dramatic Olympic finishes in years,” as technical difficulty and clean landings could swing medal positions by fractions of a point.
Event Format Explained
Women’s Olympic singles consists of two segments:
1️⃣ Short Program
All qualified skaters compete
Top 24 advance to the free skate
Technical elements strictly regulated
2️⃣ Free Skate (Final)
Longer program
Combined score determines medals
Technical Score (TES) + Program Component Score (PCS)
All scoring follows rules set by the International Skating Union.
Full Schedule – Milano Cortina 2026
According to the official Olympic schedule:
Short Program: Completed
Women’s Free Skate Final: Today, 11:00 PM (local time, Italy)
Broadcast coverage available globally through:
NBC (USA)
BBC (UK)
Eurosport (Europe)
Notable Finalists
Other finalists include:
Mariia Seniuk – Qualified after scoring 58.61 in the short program
The final skate order often determines pressure levels, making later skaters especially vulnerable to scoring swings.
Why This Event Is Trending Worldwide
Search demand for “2026 Winter Olympics Women’s Single Skating” has surged due to:
Japan’s potential podium sweep
U.S.–Japan rivalry
20-year Italy Olympic storyline
Tight score margins
Viral social media reactions
Live updates from global outlets including BBC, CNN, and NBC have pushed the event into breakout territory.
Medal Watch & Score Factors
Key technical elements influencing final scores:
Triple Axel attempts
Quadruple jump combinations
Clean triple-triple combinations
Step sequence levels
Artistic interpretation & skating skills
One fall can cost 3–5 points — often the difference between gold and bronze.
How Olympic Figure Skating Scoring Works
Under the ISU system:
Each jump has a base value
Judges award Grade of Execution (GOE)
Program Components measure artistry
Deductions apply for falls
The highest combined total score wins.
Historical Context
Olympic women’s figure skating champions over the past two decades have come from Japan, Russia (under Olympic designation), and South Korea.
If Japan wins gold again in Italy, it creates a rare historical parallel with 2006.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is leading the 2026 Olympic women’s single skating?
Ami Nakai led after the short program, followed by Kaori Sakamoto and Alysa Liu.
When is the women’s free skate final?
The free skate final is scheduled for 11:00 PM local time in Italy.
Could Japan sweep the podium?
Yes. With Nakai, Sakamoto, and Chiba all medal contenders, a sweep is possible.
How many skaters compete in the final?
The top 24 from the short program advance to the free skate.
Where can I watch live?
NBC (USA), BBC (UK), and Eurosport (Europe) provide live coverage.
