Alysa Liu Wins Olympic Gold, Looks Ahead to Busy Post-Games Schedule

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Alysa Liu won Olympic gold in women's figure skating, ending a 24-year U.S. drought in the event. Her performances drew widespread praise, and she will now defend her world title and headline the "Stars on Ice" tour post-Olympics.

Why it matters

Liu's Olympic triumph and compelling comeback story have generated significant attention across sports and culture. Her technical achievements, such as combining triple Axel and quad jump elements, and vibrant personality have helped broaden figure skating's appeal.

The details

Liu became the youngest U.S. women's national champion at age 13, but retired from competitive skating at 16 after the 2022 Olympics. She returned in 2024 with renewed passion and focus, winning the 2025 ISU World Figure Skating Championships in Boston, becoming the first American woman to win that title in nearly two decades. At the 2026 Winter Olympics, Liu captured individual gold and helped the U.S. win the team event.

• Liu won Olympic gold in women's figure skating in Milan-Cortina in 2026.
• She won the ISU World Figure Skating Championships in Boston in March 2025.
• Liu will defend her world title at the 2026 ISU World Figure Skating Championships in Prague, Czech Republic on March 24-29.

What’s next

Liu will defend her world title at the 2026 ISU World Figure Skating Championships in Prague, Czech Republic on March 24-29.