The women's figure skating competition at the 1956 Winter Olympics took place at the Olympic Ice Stadium in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. The competition was held on 30–31 January and 2 February 1956. Twenty-one women from eleven countries participated in the competition. The event was dominated by the American skaters and who won gold and silver. Tenley Albright, who overcame a significant injury two weeks before the start of the competition, was the Olympic champion. Women's figure skating at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo — the final on February 2, 1956. 🥇 Tenley Albright (USA) · 🥈 Carol Heiss · 🥉 Ingrid Wendl Wiki link