The women's cycling omnium at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro took place at the Rio Olympic Velodrome on 15 and 16 August.

[1] The medals were presented by Adam Pengilly, IOC member, Great Britain and Harald Hansen, Member of the UCI Management Committee.

The omnium competition consists of six events.

During the first five events, riders receive points depending on their place, while during the final points race they can obtain points by winning sprints and taking laps during the event.

IP: 3 km individual pursuit.