Summary
American figure skater Alysa Liu won a gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, marking the first U.S. women's individual gold in 24 years. Her teammate Amber Glenn finished fifth and expressed that Liu's positive attitude towards the sport could change how athletes approach figure skating. Liu hopes her story inspires others to pursue their own paths in the sport.
Key Facts
- Alysa Liu won a gold medal in women's figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
- This is the first U.S. women's individual gold medal in figure skating in 24 years.
- Liu's performance included a near-perfect free skate routine.
- Amber Glenn finished in fifth place after improving from 13th.
- Liu had temporarily retired at age 16 and returned after a two-year break.
- Liu and Glenn have discussed the high pressure of being Olympic skaters.
- Liu encourages aspiring skaters to create their own journey in the sport.
