<P> The ISU was founded in 1892 . The first European Championships were held in 1891 , and the first World Championships were held in 1896 and won by Gilbert Fuchs . Only men competed in these events . In 1902 , a woman , Madge Syers , entered the World competition for the first time , finishing second . The ISU quickly banned women from competing against men , but established a separate competition for `` ladies '' in 1906 . Pair skating was introduced at the 1908 World Championships , where the title was won by Anna Hübler / Heinrich Burger . Figure skating 's Olympic debut came at the 1908 Summer Olympics -- it was the first winter sport introduced to the Olympics . </P>
<P> The ISU was founded in 1892 . The first European Championships were held in 1891 , and the first World Championships were held in 1896 and won by Gilbert Fuchs . Only men competed in these events . In 1902 , a woman , Madge Syers , entered the World competition for the first time , finishing second . The ISU quickly banned women from competing against men , but established a separate competition for `` ladies '' in 1906 . Pair skating was introduced at the 1908 World Championships , where the title was won by Anna Hübler / Heinrich Burger . Figure skating 's Olympic debut came at the 1908 Summer Olympics -- it was the first winter sport introduced to the Olympics . </P>
when did mens figure skating become an olympic sport
when did mens figure skating become an olympic sport
1908
1908