Florence Madeleine Syers (née Cave) (1881 - September 9 1917), best known as Madge Syers, was a British figure skater. She was the first woman to compete in the sport, and became the first female World and Olympic champion. She won the Olympic gold medal at age 27; to date, she is the oldest Olympics ladies' figure skating gold medalist. She also won the Olympics bronze medal for pairs with her husband and coach, Edgar Syers.