It’s a comeback that had looked so unlikely, even Alysa Liu’s coaches tried to talk the American teenager out of returning.

In a stunning return to the sport, Alysa Liu became the first American woman to win a world championship in 19 years in ...

Alysa Liu became the first American women's figure skating world champion in nearly two decades Friday night, dethroning three-time defending champion Kaori Sakamoto with a brilliant free skate.

Liu became the first American world champion since Kimmie Meissner stood atop the podium in 2006. Levito and Amber Glenn scored three spots for the Americans at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Alysa Liu is the first U.S. women's singles figure skater to win a world title in 19 years, capping a comeback season after a ...

Alysa Liu and Kaori Sakamoto shared a long hug after Liu’s score was announced at the World Figure Skating Championships at TD Garden on Friday as Liu approached the Leaders Chair where Sakamoto had ...

American Alysa Liu is the surprise leader after the women's short program at the 2025 World Figure Skating Champions, just one year after announcing her return to the sport after retiring in 2022 at ...

After the Americans' showing Friday, for the first time since 2002, when Michelle Kwan was reigning world champ, an American woman will be favored going into the Olympic Games.

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 ...

Alysa Liu dethroned three-time defending champion Kaori Sakamoto to become the first American women's figure skating world champion since 2006.

Liu announced she was returning to the sport in March 2024 after retiring in 2022 Alysa Liu announced her return to ...

Alysa Liu never expected to win the world championships. After all, the 19-year-old figure skater retired from the sport ...