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Alysa Liu wins gold for U.S. in women's figure skating at Winter Olympics

February 20, 2026

Alysa Liu made history by winning the gold medal in women's individual figure skating at the Winter Olympics, becoming the first American woman to achieve this feat since 2002. Liu's stunning performance, which scored 150.20 in her free skate, secured her victory over Japan's Kaori Sakamoto and Ami Nakai, who took silver and bronze respectively. This win marks the end of a 24-year drought for U. S.

Alysa Liu wins gold for U.S. in women's figure skating at Winter Olympics

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Alysa Liu won gold in women's figure skating at the Winter Olympics.
She is the first U. S. woman to win this title since 2002.
Liu scored 150.20 in her free skate, finishing with an overall score of 226.79.
Japan's Kaori Sakamoto won silver and Ami Nakai won bronze.
This victory ends a 24-year medal drought for U. S. women in Olympic figure skating.

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Alysa Liu wins gold for U.S. in women's figure skating at Winter Olympics

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