Official Results and Final Rankings
At the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, the women’s figure skating short program took place on February 15, 2022. The following table reflects the verified final standings and key scores published by the International Skating Union (ISU) after the competition. Only the top 10 are shown here, as they determine start order for the free skate and influence ordinal placements used in medal decisions.
| Rank | Name | Nation | TSS | TES | PCS | SS | TR | PE | CH | IN | Deductions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anna Shcherbakova | ROC | 87.32 | 47.05 | 40.27 | 10.07 | 8.86 | 10.18 | 10.07 | 10.18 | 0.00 |
| 2 | Alexandra Trusova | ROC | 85.45 | 46.32 | 39.13 | 9.71 | 8.57 | 9.71 | 9.64 | 9.82 | 0.00 |
| 3 | Kaori Sakamoto | Japan | 82.85 | 44.12 | 38.73 | 9.64 | 8.71 | 9.82 | 9.57 | 9.82 | 0.00 |
| 4 | Rika Kihira | 82.82 | 43.56 | 39.56 | 9.82 | 8.71 | 10.00 | 9.64 | 9.82 | 0.00 | |
| 5 | Mai Mihara | Japan | 80.47 | 42.78 | 37.69 | 9.36 | 8.43 | 9.71 | 9.29 | 9.46 | 0.00 |
| 6 | Bradie Tennell | USA | 77.42 | 42.36 | 35.06 | 8.71 | 8.00 | 8.79 | 8.39 | 8.66 | 0.00 |
| 7 | Ekaterina Gordeeva | ROC | 75.47 | 39.90 | 35.57 | 9.07 | 8.21 | 8.50 | 8.66 | 0.00 | |
| 8 | Mirai Nagasu | USA | 75.07 | 40.56 | 34.51 | 8.68 | 8.00 | 8.82 | 8.35 | 8.39 | 0.00 |
| 9 | Loena Hendrickx | Belgium | 73.04 | 39.16 | 33.88 | 8.46 | 7.89 | 8.50 | 8.00 | 8.29 | 0.00 |
| 10 | Karen Chen | USA | 72.28 | 34.22 | 8.46 | 7.57 | 8.50 | 8.21 | 8.64 | 0.00 |
Key details about the short program
The short program accounts for 20 percent of the total score in the Olympic ladies’ event. Skaters performed to predetermined music blocks with required elements, including at least one jump combination. Deductions were applied for falls, time violations, and costume infractions. No deductions were recorded for the top 10 finishers in this segment at Beijing 2022.
How the short program influenced the free skate and final outcome
The February 15 short program established the starting order for the free skate on February 17. Because Olympic ladies’ medals are decided by total score across both segments, a strong short program provided Anna Shcherbakova and Alexandra Trusova with an early lead they maintained after the free skate. Kaori Sakamoto and Rika Kihira also leveraged top short program marks to secure podium positions overall, demonstrating how consistency across both segments can decide medals.
Technical scoring elements explained
Total Segment Score (TSS)
TSS combines the base value of required elements with Grade of Execution (GOE) credits and any applicable deductions. In the short program, each skater’s performed elements were pre-assigned a base value, and panelists adjusted GOE within the±2 range.
Typical components in the short program
- Jump combinations with specified step sequences
- Spins with varied positions and entrances
- Connected footwork sequences
- Required backward skating and edge usage
Context within ladies’ figure skating at the Olympics
Ladies’ singles figure skating at the Olympics evaluates technical and artistic performance across two segments. The short program tests controlled execution of required elements under time pressure, while the free skate rewards expressive choreography and riskier content. At Beijing 2022, the depth of technical content in the short program set a high bar, particularly in clean combinations and stable landings.
Lasting takeaways from Beijing 2022 women’s short program
For athletes, coaches, and analysts, the 2022 short program illustrates the importance of strategic element selection and consistency under Olympic conditions. Selecting combinations that maximize base value while minimizing execution risk proved decisive. For viewers, the short program offers a concise, structured window into technical proficiency that complements the drama of the free skate.