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Gold Hair, Gold Dress, Gold Medal: Alysa Liu Radiates Joy As Olympic Champion

Four years after retiring at age 16, Team USA’s newest star has dazzled the figure skating world with endless exuberance and a penchant for the biggest stage.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 20

Alysa Liu wins women’s figure skating gold to cap glittering comeback story

The 20-year-old American capped a glorious comeback to figure skating with a free-spirited performance to win gold, on a day which emphasised the importance of approaching the sport on her own terms

The Independent UK · Feb 20

Alysa Liu wins Winter Olympics gold to end US women’s 24-year figure skating drought

Alysa Liu completed a stunning comeback by winning the first Olympic women’s figure skating gold medal for the United States in 24 years

The Guardian - US · Feb 19

Japan’s Ami Nakai and Kaori Sakamoto stun US ‘Blade Angels’ to lead short program, in photos

Ami Nakai and Japanese teammate Kaori Sakamoto upstaged Alysa Liu and the rest of the “Blade Angels” from the U.S. to take the lead after the short program in the women’s figure skating competition at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

The Independent UK · Feb 18

Japanese teenager Ami Nakai overshadows USA’s Blade Angels in women’s figure skating opener

Japan’s skaters stole the spotlight as the Americans largely struggled in their attempts to end a two-decade medal drought

The Guardian - US · Feb 18

Japanese teen Ami Nakai overshadows US in women’s figure skating at Winter Olympics

Japan has upstaged the United States in the short program of the women's figure skating competition at the Milan Cortina Olympics

The Independent UK · Feb 17

Skating Stars Malinin, Sakamoto Begin Quest For Olympic Gold In France

US figure skater Ilia Malinin and Japan's Kaori Sakamoto headline the Olympic season opener at the elite ISU Grand Prix de France in Angers starting Friday, looking to lay the groundwork for gold at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games.

International Business Times · Oct 16, 2025

Alysa Liu left figure skating behind. She came back better than ever

After two years away, the American skater found her way back to the ice – and became the world champion no one saw coming

The Guardian - US · Mar 29, 2025

Alysa Liu Fell in Love With Skating All Over Again—And Is Now a World Champion

Time away from the ice and a reignited passion helped the 19-year-old become the first U.S. woman to win the figure skating world championships since 2006.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 29, 2025

Amber Glenn Makes History With Grand Prix Final Victory

American figure skater Amber Glenn's historic win at the Grand Prix Final in France, marking a significant milestone in her career.

Top News · Dec 7, 2024