The women's 1000 m speed skating competition for the 2002 Winter Olympics was held in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States.

[1] After suffering from mononucleosis, Chris Witty skated a new world record to a surprise win.

Jennifer Rodriguez became the first US Hispanic woman to win an Olympic speed skating medal.

[citation needed] Prior to this competition, the existing world and Olympic records were as follows.

The following new world and Olympic records were set during this competition.