[1][2] The event was held outdoors at the Ice Stadium in Cortina d'Ampezzo, the host city for the Games.

Hayes Jenkins' program, skated to the music "Scheherazade", included jumps and spins blended with connecting steps and choreography.

Robertson narrowly won the free skating with six first places, but Hayes Jenkins' lead from the compulsory figures held up to give him the gold medal.

David Jenkins struggled with the hard ice and fell twice in his program, but held his position after the figures to take the bronze medal.

[8] David Jenkins went on to win the gold medal in the men's competition at the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley.