1981 U.S. Figure Skating Championships

The 1981 U.S. Figure Skating Championships took place in San Diego, California. Medals were awarded in three colors: gold (first), silver (second), and bronze (third) in four disciplines – men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing – across three levels: senior, junior, and novice.

The event determined the U.S. team for the 1981 World Championships.

Senior results

Men

Ladies

Pairs

Ice dancing

Junior results

Men

Ladies

Pairs

Ice dancing

References

• Injuries deplete women's skating field
• Peter Carruthers and his sister, Caitlin, retained their short program lead and won unanimous first place votes to capture the Senior Pairs title at the 1981 United States Figure Skating Championship
• They may have spent more time on the ice than planned, but Judy Blumberg and Michael Siebert didn't mind the overtime -- placing first in the Senior Dance event Saturday at the 1981 U.S. Figure Skating Championships
• The 1981 Figure Skating Championships could be considered a 'changing of the guard' among the elite in the sport
• Skating Results U.S. Figure Skating Championships