[1] It was assumed that only men would compete in the event, and just four skaters participated.

After the competition, the winner, Ulrich Salchow, delighted with Syers, presented her with the gold medal he had just won.

[2] At the time, the International Skating Union rules did not specify that only men are allowed to participate.

In the following year, rules were changed and separate championships for females and males were introduced.

*   Host nation (Great Britain)Judges: The 1902 championships were the first to hold a pairs competition alongside the singles.