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Amber Glenn and Alysa Liu made history for the U.S. by finishing first and second at the Cup of China, marking a significant achievement in Olympic season figure skating, with Glenn overcoming a deficit to win and both skaters showing resilience despite errors.
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.
Former figure skating junior prodigy Alysa Liu, known for being the first American woman to land a quadruple jump in competition, has announced her return to the sport at the age of 18, just months after retiring. Liu, who placed sixth at the 2022 Winter Olympics and is a two-time U.S. national champion, expressed excitement about resuming her skating career and shared videos of her jumps, including a double axel. U.S. Figure Skating has confirmed and expressed support for her comeback.
Alysa Liu, the 2022 Olympian and two-time U.S. champion, has announced her return to competitive figure skating after a brief retirement, expressing renewed joy and excitement for the sport. Known for her record-breaking achievements at a young age, including landing a triple Axel and a quadruple Lutz, Liu aims to compete in the 2024-25 season with the support of U.S. Figure Skating.