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After Alysa Liu won America's first women's figure skating gold since 2002, Google searches for "figure skating lessons" hit an all-time high. The spike doubled any previous Olympic year bump, with Liu's Instagram followers jumping from 300,000 to over 8 million.
Spain is building a competitive Olympic figure skating team despite minimal ice infrastructure, thanks to international athletes who've made the country their home. At Milano-Cortina 2026, six of Spain's figure skaters were born abroad, proving collaboration can overcome resource gaps.
American figure skater Ilia Malinin led Team USA to its second consecutive Olympic gold medal in team figure skating at the 2026 Milan Winter Games. The 21-year-old phenom cemented his place as one of the sport's brightest stars with another dominant performance.
American figure skater Alysa Liu just made Olympic history, becoming the first U.S. woman to win gold in figure skating singles in nearly a quarter century. The 20-year-old's victory at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games marks a triumphant comeback for American women in the sport.
After retiring at 16 due to burnout, California's Alysa Liu returned to competitive skating on her own terms and just won Olympic gold in Milan. Her flawless performance ended a 24-year drought for American women in figure skating.
Mikhail Shaidorov landed five perfect quadruple jumps to win Kazakhstan's first Olympic gold in figure skating, honoring his late mentor and inspiring a nation. The 2026 Milano Cortina performance delivered a historic breakthrough after years of near misses.
As the 2026 Winter Olympics kick off, MIT's curling and figure skating clubs are hosting watch parties that bring together students who share a love for ice sports. From beginners to former national competitors, these clubs prove you're never too late to find your community on ice.
Olympic champion Alysa Liu walked away from figure skating at 16, despite three national titles. Her break from the sport taught her something that led to America's first women's gold in 24 years.
Ilia Malinin landed five quadruple jumps to secure America's second straight Olympic team gold in figure skating. The 'Quad God' recovered from a rare mistake to edge Japan by just one point in a thrilling finale.
Three-time US champion Amber Glenn is making her Olympic debut at 26, aiming to end America's 20-year drought in women's figure skating medals. The Texas skater calls herself a "dinosaur" in a sport that often peaks in the teens, but she's embracing the moment as a chance to inspire.
Hundreds packed Oakland's Frank Ogawa Plaza to celebrate hometown hero Alysa Liu, the first U.S. woman to win Olympic figure skating gold in 20 years. The 20-year-old skater, raised by Chinese immigrants in Richmond and trained at Oakland Ice Center, brought pride back to a city hungry for championship moments.
Team USA clinched the figure skating team event gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in a nail-biting finish, edging Japan by a single point. The victory marked America's second gold of the day after a slow start to the Games.
Eleven-year-old Kanon Amagai practices her spins at a Tokyo ice rink, one of thousands of Japanese children dreaming of becoming the next Yuzuru Hanyu. From zero medals to world powerhouse in just 30 years, Japan's figure skating success story shows how heroes inspire entire generations.
Japanese skaters claimed the top two spots in Olympic women's figure skating, with Ami Nakai scoring a career-best 78.71 points. The trio of Japanese competitors now positions the country for a potential podium sweep heading into Thursday's finals.
American figure skater Alysa Liu landed every jump to win Olympic gold Thursday, bringing Team USA its first women's singles skating gold medal in 24 years. The 20-year-old's triumphant comeback follows a brief retirement and an international spying scandal that targeted her and her father.
Seventeen-year-old Ami Nakai stunned the figure skating world with a breathtaking performance that rocketed her to the top of the Olympic leaderboard. Japan claimed three of the top four spots as the sport's next generation of champions took center stage in Milan.
California figure skater Alysa Liu just won the first U.S. Olympic gold in women's singles in 20 years, and it wasn't just about the medals. She did it by choosing happiness over perfection, proving that sometimes having fun is the winning strategy.
Researchers finally figured out why the quadruple axel seemed impossible until Ilia Malinin mastered it at age 17. The answer? Jump higher than anyone thought necessary.
Figure skaters Anastasiia Metelkina and Luka Berulava just made history by winning Georgia's first-ever Winter Olympic medal with a silver finish in Milan. The European champions turned one critical landing into a moment their country will never forget.
In a nail-biting finale at the Milan Olympics, American figure skater Ilia Malinin landed five quad jumps to secure team gold by a single point over Japan. The thrilling showdown came down to the final performance after Japan had erased a five-point deficit.
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