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

BOSTON — Alysa Liu let out a shocked smile Friday night ... Liu, 19, leapfrogged three-time defending world champion Kaori Sakamoto of Japan to win the gold with a total score of 222.97.

Alysa Liu makes history by becoming the first American woman in 19 years to have a figure skating world title.

Alysa Liu during the 2025 World Figure Skating ... event at the World Figure Skating Championships. Japanese skaters, Kaori Sakamoto and Mone Chiba, finished second and third with 217.98 and ...

Alysa Liu won the women's figure skating world title on Friday, delivering a dazzling free skate to edge three-time defending champion Kaori Sakamoto of Japan. Liu, who walked away from the sport ...

In a stunning comeback, teenage American figure skater Alysa Liu reclaimed the spotlight by winning the women's world title in Boston, just three years after her retirement. This article will explore ...

Alysa Liu skated around the ice in disbelief, marking a triumphant return for American women in figure skating. After nearly two years away from the sport, the 19-year-old's victory at the TD Garden ...

Alysa Liu makes history by becoming the first American woman in 19 years to have a figure skating world title.  The ...

In a stunning display of talent and resilience, American figure skater Alysa Liu reclaimed the world title in women's figure skating at the recent competition held in Boston. This ...

Boston captivated audiences during the 2025 World Figure Skating Championships, particularly with Alysa Liu's remarkable performances that have redefined American figure skating history. This article ...

At the ISU event, Alysa Liu's victory was followed by Japan's Sakamoto Kaori with 217.98 and Chiba Mone from Japan with 215.24 at the women's free skate finals. In addition, Liu scored 74.58 ...

Alysa Liu makes history by becoming the first American woman in 19 years to have a figure skating world title.