Alysa Liu wins gold, a US figure skating first since 2002
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Key Points:
- Alysa Liu won the women's figure skating gold medal at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics with a near-flawless free skate, earning 226.79 points and securing the first U.S. individual gold in women's figure skating since 2002.
- Liu also contributed to the U.S. team's gold medal earlier in the Games, marking her second gold at Milan Cortina and highlighting her growth since her early career and brief retirement.
- Liu is part of the U.S. trio known as the "Blade Angels," alongside Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito, who did not medal, finishing fifth and off the podium respectively.
- Amber Glenn, a three-time consecutive U.S. national champion, rebounded
