Isabeau Levito secured a silver medal at the World Figure Skating Championships, ensuring a third spot for U.S. women at the 2025 Championships. Despite finishing behind Japan's Kaori Sakamoto, Levito's performance marked a significant comeback after a challenging season, with her second-place finish boosting her confidence and morale. Sakamoto's dominant display earned her a third consecutive world title, while Levito's consistent and composed skating secured her a well-deserved podium finish.
The women's short program at the figure skating world championships in Montreal produced a mix of tears and thrills, with Isabeau Levito finishing second with a near flawless performance, while new U.S. champion Amber Glenn was shocked by an error that left her ninth. Belgium’s Leona Hendrickx, dealing with a nagging hip injury, delivered a dominant skate that brought her to tears, and two-time defending world champion Kaori Sakamoto of Japan finished fourth after making two mistakes. The free skate is scheduled for Friday night.
Amber Glenn becomes the first openly LGBTQ+ woman to win the U.S. Women's Figure Skating Championship with a score of 210.46, marking her sixth U.S. championship appearance. Josephine Lee took silver, and Isabeau Levito finished third. Mia Kalin made history by cleanly landing a quadruple jump, while Ilia Malinin dominated the men's short program with a nearly 20-point lead. Jason Brown, a fan favorite, remained positive despite a fall in his performance.
Amber Glenn overcame years of struggles to win the U.S. Figure Skating Nationals title, despite making major jump mistakes in her free skate. Defending champion Isabeau Levito had a startling implosion, falling multiple times and finishing third. Josephine Lee won the free skate to secure second place. Glenn, the first openly queer women’s singles national champion, expressed gratitude for the win and the representation it provides for young athletes.
Amber Glenn claimed an unexpected victory at the U.S. figure skating championships after both the defending champion, Isabeau Levito, and other top contenders faltered in their performances. The event highlighted the uncertain state of American women's figure skating and the lack of a clear frontrunner for future Olympic success. Despite her own doubts, Glenn's triumph was celebrated by fans, particularly for her openness about her sexuality, as she became the first known U.S. women's champion to identify as queer.
Amber Glenn wins her first U.S. figure skating title after Isabeau Levito falls three times during her free skate, securing the championship with a score of 210.46 points. In the men's event, Ilia Malinin takes the lead with 108.57 points after a flawless performance. The national championships continue with the pairs free skate and the free dance, as skaters like Max Naumov and Jason Brown aim for podium spots.
At the U.S. Championships, Amber Glenn's high-energy short program earned her a standing ovation, but defending champion Isabeau Levito managed to secure first place despite notable mistakes. Glenn's fiery performance led to her best short program finish in nine appearances at senior nationals, while Levito's understated routine to "Nella Fantasia" secured her the top spot. Glenn remains confident for the free skate after becoming the fourth U.S. woman to land a triple Axel in international competition earlier this season.
Defending champion Isabeau Levito leads Amber Glenn by a slim margin after the short program at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, with Clare Seo in third place. Madison Chock and Evan Bates topped the rhythm dance, while Emily Chan and Spencer Howe led the pairs short program before withdrawing due to Howe's recovery from shoulder surgery.
American teenager Isabeau Levito wins her first major international figure skating competition, the Grand Prix de France, securing qualification to the Grand Prix Final. Despite finishing third in the Free Skate, Levito's overall score was enough for victory. She is the first American woman to win a Grand Prix since 2016, and her win sets up a potential US clean sweep in the competition.
American teenager Isabeau Levito has won her first major international figure skating competition, the Grand Prix de France, securing a spot in the Grand Prix Final. Despite finishing third in the Free Skate, Levito's overall score was enough for victory. She is the first American woman to win a Grand Prix since 2016.
Kaori Sakamoto of Japan took the lead in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships, aiming to become the first Japanese skater to win back-to-back world titles. American teenager Isabeau Levito was fourth, while Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara of Japan skated to the lead in the pairs short program. The men's short program is on Thursday, with Shoma Uno of Japan defending his title.
Kaori Sakamoto of Japan leads the women's short program at the world figure skating championships, with Americans Isabeau Levito, Bradie Tennell, and Amber Glenn in the medal mix. In the pairs' event, Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara won the short program, with defending champions Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier of the U.S. in second. The U.S. has medal contenders in all four disciplines, with the pairs' free skate on Tuesday night (U.S. time) and the men's short program on Thursday morning.
