Figure skating at the 1952 Winter Olympics

At the 1952 Winter Olympics, three exciting figure skating events took place. The competition began with ladies' compulsory figures on February 16 and 17 at the outdoor Jordal Amfi rink. Then, men's figures were held on February 19, followed by free skating events for ladies, men, and pairs at the large Bislett Stadium. Unlike many competitions back then, the weather stayed good, and the ice remained in great condition.

One of the most memorable moments was when Dick Button won his second Olympic gold medal. He also made history by becoming the first skater to successfully land a triple loop jump during a competition. This amazing feat showed how skilled the athletes were and excited everyone watching.

Medalists

The 1952 Winter Olympics featured exciting figure skating competitions. Skaters performed compulsory figures at the Jordal Amfi rink and free skating at Bislett Stadium. The ladies' figures took place on February 16 and 17, followed by the men's figures on February 19. Then, the free skating events for ladies, men, and pairs were held.

Participating nations

Many countries took part in the figure skating events at the 1952 Winter Olympics. Some of the nations included Australia, Austria, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United States. Each country sent a few skaters to compete in the events.

Medal table

Rank	Nation	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
1	United States	1	2	1	4
2	Germany	1	0	0	1
	Great Britain	1	0	0	1
4	Austria	0	1	0	1
5	France	0	0	1	1
	Hungary	0	0	1	1
Totals (6 entries)		3	3	3	9