Figure skating at the 1980 Winter Olympics took place at the Olympic Center Arena in Lake Placid, New York, United States.

[1] Twenty nations sent figure skaters to compete in the events at Lake Placid.

Note: Soviet officials withdrew Kovalev from the competition after he placed 5th in compulsory figures.

[2] Referee: Assistant Referee: Judges: Referee: Assistant Referee: Judges: Medal favorites Tai Babilonia / Randy Gardner were forced to withdraw before the competition due to an injury to Gardner.

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