The 2025

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were held from March 26–30, 2025, at the

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, in the United States. Sanctioned by the

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(ISU), the World Championships are considered the most prestigious event in figure skating, second only to the

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. Medals were awarded in men's singles, women's singles,

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, and

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. The competition determined the entry quotas for each skating federation at the 2026 World Championships and the

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. The ISU published a complete list of entries on February 26, 2025.

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and Alysa Liu, both of the United States, won the men's and women's events, respectively.

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and Ryuichi Kihara of Japan won the pairs event, and Madison Chock and

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of the United States won the ice dance event.

Qualification

Age and minimum TES requirements

Skaters were eligible for the 2025 World Championships if they turned 17 years of age before July 1, 2024, and if they met the minimum technical elements score requirements. The ISU accepted technical minimum scores if they were obtained at senior-level ISU-recognized international competitions during the ongoing season at least 21 days before the first official practice day of the championships or during the preceding season.

Number of entries per discipline

Based on the results of the 2024 World Championships, each ISU member nation could field one to three entries per discipline. Russia and Belarus were banned from participating "until further notice" due to the

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. If not listed on this table, the nation could field one entry.

Changes to preliminary entries

Medal summary

Medalists

Medals were awarded to the skaters or teams who achieved the highest overall placements in each discipline. Small medals were awarded to the skaters or teams who achieved the highest short program or

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placements in each discipline. Small medals were awarded to the skaters or teams who achieved the highest free skate or

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placements in each discipline.

Medals by country

Table of medals for overall placement:

Results

Men's singles

Women's singles

Pairs

Ice dance

References

External links

Official Website

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