Alysa Liu wins gold, a US figure skating first since 2002
WYFF News 4 • • sports
Key Points:
- Alysa Liu won the women's figure skating gold medal at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, delivering a near-flawless free skate and earning 226.79 points, marking the first American women's individual gold in 24 years.
- Liu also contributed to the U.S. team's gold medal earlier in the Games, making this her second gold at Milan Cortina and highlighting her comeback after a burnout-induced retirement post-Beijing Olympics.
- At 20 years old, Liu is part of the "Blade Angels," a strong U.S. women's figure skating trio, alongside Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito, who both finished off the podium.
- Amber Glenn, a three-time consecutive U.S. national champion,
