Alysa Liu Wins Gold: How Many U.S. Women Have Won Olympic Gold?
Summary
Alysa Liu won the gold medal in women's figure skating at the Winter Olympics, becoming the first American woman to do so since 2002. Her win marks the eighth time an American woman has won individual gold in this event.Key Facts
- Alysa Liu won gold in the women's figure skating competition at the Winter Olympics.
- Liu's win is the first for an American woman in this event since Sarah Hughes in 2002.
- Eight American women have won individual figure skating gold medals at the Winter Olympics.
- The first American woman to win was Tenley Albright in 1956.
- Liu is just 20 years old and retired from competition four years ago after the Beijing Olympics.
- Before her individual victory, Liu also won gold in the team event at the current Games.
- Tenley Albright, who won gold 70 years ago, was present to witness Liu's victory.
- The Winter Olympics took place in Milano-Cortina in 2026.
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