2020-21 ISU Figure Skating Results
The 2020-21 figure skating results cover the ISU season that began on July 1, 2020, and concluded on June 30, 2021.
COVID-19 reshaped the season and created one of the most disrupted periods in modern figure skating history. Travel restrictions, health protocols, and scheduling changes led to event cancellations, modified competition formats, and reduced international participation. While several major events disappeared from the calendar, the World Championships became the season’s primary international championship event.
Major ISU Championship Results
| Event | Dates | Location | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 World Figure Skating Championships | Mar 22–28, 2021 | Stockholm, SWE | View Results |
| 2021 World Junior Figure Skating Championships | Mar 1–7, 2021 | Harbin, CHN | Cancelled |
| 2021 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships | Feb 9–14, 2021 | Sydney, AUS | Cancelled |
| 2021 European Figure Skating Championships | Jan 25–31, 2021 | Zagreb, CRO | Cancelled |
2021 World Championship Medalists
The 2021 World Figure Skating Championships became the season’s primary international championship event and crowned the World medalists in each discipline. Because sanctions remained in effect at the time, Russian skaters competed under FSR (Figure Skating Federation of Russia) rather than RUS. The ISU applied this designation under restrictions that barred Russian athletes from competing under the country’s name, flag, or anthem at certain major competitions.
| Discipline | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Nathan Chen — USA | Yuma Kagiyama — JPN | Yuzuru Hanyu — JPN |
| Women | Anna Shcherbakova — FSR | Elizaveta Tuktamysheva — FSR | Alexandra Trusova — FSR |
| Pairs | Anastasia Mishina / Aleksandr Galliamov — FSR | Sui Wenjing / Han Cong — CHN | Aleksandra Boikova / Dmitrii Kozlovskii — FSR |
| Ice Dance | Victoria Sinitsina / Nikita Katsalapov — FSR | Madison Hubbell / Zachary Donohue — USA | Piper Gilles / Paul Poirier — CAN |
Key Highlights of the 2021 World Figure Skating Championships
- Nathan Chen captured his third consecutive World title, delivering two strong performances in Stockholm and reinforcing his position as the leading force in men’s skating.
- Anna Shcherbakova won her first World title, overcoming a competitive field and adding the sport’s biggest championship title to her growing list of achievements.
- Anastasia Mishina and Aleksandr Galliamov claimed the World pairs title, completing an impressive season and emerging as one of the discipline’s top teams.
- Victoria Sinitsina and Nikita Katsalapov secured the World ice dance title, capturing their first World Championship victory after several seasons among the sport’s elite teams.
2020–21 Season Timeline
The season unfolded under unusual circumstances as event cancellations and changing travel restrictions reshaped the competition calendar.
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| July 2020 | 2020–21 season officially begins |
| October 2020 | Grand Prix events begin under modified conditions |
| December 2020 | Grand Prix Final cancelled |
| March 2021 | World Championships held in Stockholm |
| April 2021 | World Team Trophy concludes the major international season |
2020–21 ISU Grand Prix Series
The ISU Grand Prix series operated under modified conditions because of travel restrictions and pandemic protocols.
| Event | Dates | Location | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 NHK Trophy | Nov 27–29, 2020 | Osaka, JPN | View Results |
| 2020 Rostelecom Cup | Nov 20–22, 2020 | Moscow, RUS | View Results |
| 2020 Internationaux de France | Nov 13–15, 2020 | Grenoble, FRA | Cancelled |
| 2020 Cup of China | Nov 6–8, 2020 | Chongqing, CHN | View Results |
| 2020 Skate Canada | Oct 30–Nov 1, 2020 | Ottawa, CAN | Cancelled |
| 2020 Skate America | Oct 23–24, 2020 | Las Vegas, NV, USA | View Results |
| 2020–21 Grand Prix Final | Dec 10–13, 2020 | Beijing, CHN | Cancelled |
2020–21 ISU Challenger Series
| Event | Dates | Location | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Golden Spin of Zagreb | Dec 2–5, 2020 | Zagreb, CRO | Cancelled |
| 2020 Cup of Tyrol | Nov 25–28, 2020 | Innsbruck, AUT | Cancelled |
| 2020 Warsaw Cup | Nov 12–15, 2020 | Warsaw, POL | Cancelled |
| 2020 Denis Ten Memorial Challenge | Oct 29–31, 2020 | Almaty, KAZ | Cancelled |
| 2020 Budapest Trophy | Oct 15–17, 2020 | Budapest, HUN | View Results |
| 2020 Finlandia Open | Oct 8–11, 2020 | Espoo, FIN | Cancelled |
| 2020 Nebelhorn Trophy | Sep 23–26, 2020 | Oberstdorf, GER | View Results |
| 2020 Autumn Classic International | Sep 17–19, 2020 | Oakville, CAN | Cancelled |
| 2020 Nepela Memorial | Sep 16–19, 2020 | Bratislava, SVK | Cancelled |
| 2020 Asian Open Trophy | Sep 9–13, 2020 | Beijing, CHN | Cancelled |
Other International Competition Results
Additional international competitions held during the season that were not part of the ISU Championships, Grand Prix series, Junior Grand Prix series, or Challenger Series.
| Event | Dates | Location | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Egna Spring Trophy | Apr 29–May 2, 2021 | Egna, ITA | View Results |
| 2021 World Team Trophy | Apr 15–18, 2021 | Osaka, JPN | View Results |
| 2021 Sofia Trophy | Feb 26–Mar 3, 2021 | Sofia, BUL | View Results |
| 2021 Challenge Cup | Feb 26–28, 2021 | The Hague, NED | View Results |
| 2021 Tallink Hotels Cup | Feb 18–21, 2021 | Tallinn, EST | View Results |
| 2021 Egna Dance Trophy | Feb 6–7, 2021 | Egna, ITA | View Results |
| 2020 Winter Star | Dec 11–13, 2020 | Minsk, BLR | View Results |
| 2020 Santa Claus Cup | Nov 26–29, 2020 | Budapest, HUN | View Results |
| 2020 NRW Autumn Trophy | Nov 26–29, 2020 | Dortmund, GER | View Results |
| 2020 Volvo Open Cup | Nov 7–8, 2020 | Riga, LAT | View Results |
| 2020 Japan Open | Oct 3, 2020 | Saitama, JPN | View Results |
Key Storylines of the Season
- All Junior Grand Prix events were cancelled during the season.
- The ISU Grand Prix Final was cancelled.
- Several major ISU Championships were cancelled because of the pandemic.
- The 2021 World Championships became the season’s primary international championship event.
- Competition participation was heavily influenced by travel restrictions and health protocols.
- Many skaters faced disrupted training schedules and changing qualification paths.
COVID-19 Impact on Figure Skating
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly altered the international figure skating calendar during the 2020–21 season. Travel restrictions, quarantine requirements, health protocols, and venue limitations led to event cancellations and modified competition formats. Several events featured reduced international participation because of travel restrictions and qualification challenges.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the 2020–21 figure skating season take place?
The season ran from July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021.
Why were all Junior Grand Prix events cancelled?
COVID-19 restrictions and international travel limitations made the series impractical during the season.
Was the Grand Prix Final held?
No. The 2020–21 ISU Grand Prix Final was cancelled.
Why was the season unusual?
The season was significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in cancellations, travel restrictions, and modified competition formats.
What types of events are included under “Other International Competitions”?
This section includes additional international events not part of the ISU Championships, Grand Prix, Junior Grand Prix, or Challenger Series. These may include senior competitions, junior events, solo ice dance competitions, and regional tournaments.
