The world record progression of the women's speed skating sprint combination as recognised by the International Skating Union.[1] The sprint combination consists of four races in one weekend: two 500 meter races and two 1000 meter races. The four races score points following the Samalog method.
| # | Name | Points | Date | Venue | Meet | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 183.085 | 26-27 February 1972 | Eskilstuna | |||
| 2 | 175.050 | 13-14 January 1973 | Davos | |||
| 3 | 173.450 | 19-20 January 1973 | Davos | |||
| 4 | 168.285 | 28-29 March 1975 | Almaty | |||
| 5 | 166.210 | 12-13 March 1976 | Inzell | |||
| 6 | 162.275 | 27-28 March 1981 | Almaty | |||
| 7 | 161.120 | 25-26 March 1983 | Almaty | |||
| 8 | 160.060 | 22-23 February 1986 | Karuizawa | |||
| 9 | 159.435 | 25-26 February 1989 | Heerenveen | |||
| 10 | 159.390 | 18-19 January 1992 | Davos | |||
| 11 | 157.405 | 29-30 January 1994 | Calgary | |||
| 12 | 156.505 | 25-26 March 1994 | Calgary | |||
| 13 | 156.435 | 11-12 February 1995 | Calgary | |||
| 14 | 151.690 | 22-23 November 1997 | Calgary | |||
| 15 | 151.605 | 20-21 February 1999 | Calgary | |||
| 16 | 150.085 | 6-7 January 2001 | Calgary | |||
| 17 | 149.915 | 1-2 December 2001 | Salt Lake City | |||
| 18 | 149.305 | 11-12 January 2003 | Salt Lake City | |||
| 19 | 149.305 | 24-25 March 2006 | Calgary | |||
| 20 | 148.610 | 28-29 January 2012 | Calgary | 2012 WSCh | ||
| 21 | 147.735 | 19-20 January 2013 | Calgary | World Cup 6 | [2] | |
| 22 | 146.390 | 25-26 February 2017 | Calgary | 2017WSCh | [3] |
References
- "Evolution of the world record Sprint combination Women - SpeedSkatingStats.com". www.speedskatingstats.com. Retrieved 2026-03-09.
- Lewis, Michael C. "Speedskater Heather Richardson makes history with women's world sprint title". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 2026-03-09.
- Zaccardi, Nick (2017-12-11). "Speed skating world records fall in Salt Lake City". NBC Sports. Retrieved 2026-03-09.