Alysa Liu became the first American women's figure skating world champion in nearly two decades Friday night, dethroning ...

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

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

U.S. figure skater Alysa Liu led after the short program on the opening night of the world championships on Wednesday.

Alysa Liu becomes the first U.S. woman to win a world figure skating title since 2006, and two other Americans finish in the ...

Alysa Liu, who walked away from figure skating at age 16 and returned last year, won the 2025 world championship on Friday.

After one of the most remarkable comeback stories in figure skating history, Alysa Liu says she "didn't expect this." ...

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 becomes the first U.S. woman to win a world title since 2006, after having returned to international competition ...

In her first figure skating career, the one she ended with a retirement three years ago at age 16, Alysa Liu won national ...

Liu retired at 16, ready to move on. But last year, she felt the urge to return and now is in position for world championship ...

U.S. figure skater Alysa Liu posted a personal best to lead the field at the 2025 World Figure Skating Championships. If ...