How long is a short program in figure skating?

Answer 1

In men's competition, there are two programs: A short program which is 2 minutes 50 seconds long and a Long Program (or Free Skate) which is 4 minutes 30 long.

In women's, there are also two programs: Short program which is 2 minutes 50 seconds long and a Long Program (or Free Skate) which is 4 minutes long.

In pairs, there are three programs: Short program which is 2 minutes 50 seconds long and a Long Program (or Free Skate) which is 4 minutes 30 seconds long.

In ice dance, there are three programs: Compulsory dance which is 2 minutes 30 seconds long, an Original dance which is approx 2 minutes 30 seconds long and Free dance which is 4 minutes long.

(all the programs could be plus or minus 10 seconds)

Answer 2

The short program is 2 minutes 50 seconds long for all disciplines, men, ladies, pairs and ice dancers.

The long program is 4 1/2 minutes for men and pairs, and 4 minutes for ladies and ice dancers.

Answer 3

the short program from my knowledge is about 2 minuets and 30 seconds

Answer 4

4 min. 30 secs. for men, 4 min. for ladies, pairs and ice dancers.

Answer 5

how many minutes does a figure skating copetition last

Answer 6

In the Olympics and other senior level skating competitions, short programs are 2:40. Long programs and free dances are 4:00, except for the men's long program, which is 4:30.