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| 1924 U.S. Figure Skating Championships | |
|---|---|
| Type: | National Championship |
| Date: | February 17 – February 19 |
| Location: | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Previous: 1923 U.S. Championships | |
| Next: 1925 U.S. Championships | |
The 1924 U.S. Figure Skating Championships were held on February 17 through 19 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Nathaniel Niles led in the figures portion of the competition, but was overtaken by Sherwin Badger, who excelled in the free skate.
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sherwin Badger |
| 2 | Nathaniel Niles |
| 3 | Chris Christenson |
| 4 | George Braakman |
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Theresa Weld Blanchard [1] |
| 2 | Rosalie Knapp [1] |
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Theresa Weld Blanchard / Nathaniel Niles |
| 2 | Grace Munstock / Joel Liberman |
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Egbert Carey |
| 2 | Charles Wyman |
| 3 | Heaton Robertson |
| 4 | R.H. Turner |
| 5 (tie) | Richard Hapgood |
| 5 (tie) | Ferrier Martin |
| 7 | Savage |
| 8 | Lee |
| 9 | Coolidge |
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Maribel Vinson [2] |
| 2 | Guinevere Knott |
| 3 | Julia Honan |
| 4 | Edith Nichols |
| 5 | Ada Bauman |
| 6 | Gertrude Meredith |
| 7 | Berger |
| 8 | MacKenzie |
| 9 | Sloan |
| 10 | Knapp |
| 11 | Herbst |
| 12 | Bieg |
| 13 | Pancoast |
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ada Bauman / George Braakman |
| 2 | Goode / Greene |
| 3 | Howe / Howe |
| 4 | Carey / Carey |
| 5 | Sloan / Robertson |
| 6 | Weld / Hapgood |
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