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American Skater Wins 2026 Olympic Gold

Alysa Liu won gold in women's figure skating. The competition took place in Milano Cortina, Italy.

Liu is the first American woman to win since 2002. That winner was Sarah Hughes.

Kaori Sakamoto and Ami Nakai were strong challengers. Amber Glenn finished fifth. She skated better in the final than in the short program.

Klear Note — The Winter Olympics happen every four years. Figure skating is one of the most popular Olympic sports. Liu's win is historic for American women in this sport.

Key Terms 2
figure skating
Sport where athletes perform jumps, spins, and moves on ice.
short program
First part of a figure skating competition with required moves.
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