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

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.

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

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.

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 two-year retirement. Liu, 19, had the top short program and free skate ...

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 ...

Alysa Liu won a stunning world title in women's singles Friday, the first for the United States in the event since 2006.

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

Liu, 19, leapfrogged three-time defending world champion Kaori Sakamoto of Japan to win the gold with a total score of 222.97 ...

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.

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