World Allround Speed Skating Championships for Women

History

Distances used

• In the years 1933–1935, three distances were skated: 500 m, 1000 m and 1500 m.
• In the years 1936–1955, four distances were skated: 500 m, 1000 m, 3000 m and 5000 m.
• In the years 1956–1982, four distances were skated: 500 m, 1000 m, 1500 m and 3000 m.
• Since 1983, four distances are skated: 500 m, 1500 m, 3000 m and 5000 m.

  Ranking systems used

• Since 1933, the samalog system has been in use.

  Records

• Gunda Niemann-Stirnemann of East Germany won a total of 8 world championship titles, three consecutive in 1991–1993, and another five consecutive titles in 1995–1999.
• Ireen Wüst has a record 13 medals, 12 of each which were won in consecutive championships – seven golds, four silvers and two bronzes. Previously, this record belonged to Claudia Pechstein of Germany – 11 medals in consecutive championships with one gold, eight silvers and two bronzes.

  Medal winners

Unofficial championships

Official championships

All-time medal count

Multiple medalists