Alysa Liu Wins Gold at 2026 Winter Olympics: USA Ends 24-Year Drought in Women's Figure Skating

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Alysa Liu celebrates Olympic gold medal on podium with Kaori Sakamoto and Ami Nakai at 2026 Winter Olympics
Alysa Liu stands atop the podium with silver medalist Kaori Sakamoto (Japan) and bronze medalist Ami Nakai (Japan) after the women's singles final in Milano Cortina 2026.

 

Alysa Liu Wins Gold Medal: USA Ends 24-Year Drought in Women's Figure Skating at 2026 Winter Olympics

Alysa Liu Wins Gold Medal: USA Ends 24-Year Drought in Women's Figure Skating at 2026 Winter Olympics

February 20, 2026 | By Qalamkaar Team

What an unforgettable night on the ice in Milano Cortina! American star Alysa Liu has just claimed the gold medal in women's singles figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics, delivering a near-perfect free skate that launched her to the top of the podium and ended a 24-year gold medal drought for the United States.

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Alysa Liu celebrates on the podium alongside silver medalist Kaori Sakamoto (left) and bronze medalist Ami Nakai (right) at the 2026 Winter Olympics. (Credit: Getty Images)

Entering the free skate in third place after the short program, Liu skated with fire and precision to a career-best total score of 226.79 points. Her free skate alone earned 150.20 points, the highest of the night, allowing her to edge out Japan's Kaori Sakamoto (silver, 224.90) and Ami Nakai (bronze). [](grok_render_citation_card_json={"cardIds":["b31234","d0cbac"]})

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The medalists of the women's singles: Alysa Liu (gold), Kaori Sakamoto (silver), and Ami Nakai (bronze) at Milano Cortina 2026.

A Stunning Comeback Performance

Liu's free skate to "MacArthur Park Suite" by Donna Summer was electric — packed with triple jumps, flawless spins, and artistic expression that brought the arena to its feet. Starting the day behind short program leader Ami Nakai, Liu's resilience shone through as she overtook the field with the top free skate score.

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Alysa Liu in mid-air during her gold medal-winning free skate performance at the 2026 Olympics.
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Liu soaring through a jump in her breathtaking free skate routine.
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Historic Moment for U.S. Figure Skating

This gold is the first for an American woman since Sarah Hughes' upset victory in 2002. It's a monumental achievement for Liu, who has overcome challenges in recent years to return stronger than ever and reclaim the top spot for Team USA on the Olympic stage. [](grok_render_citation_card_json={"cardIds":["a07a45","5abd21"]})

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Alysa Liu proudly displays her Olympic gold medal.
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Pure joy: Alysa Liu celebrates her historic victory.

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