Alysa Liu wins first US women's world figure skating title since 2006

Alysa Liu made a remarkable return to figure skating by winning the women's world title at the 2025 World Figure Skating Championships in Boston, becoming the first American woman to achieve this since 2006. Liu, who had previously retired after winning a bronze medal in 2022, dazzled the audience with a flawless routine set to Donna Summer's 'MacArthur Park,' scoring 222.97 points and defeating Japan's three-time World Champion Kaori Sakamoto by nearly five points. Sakamoto, who made a strong comeback from fifth place to finish second, scored 217.98, while Mone Chiba secured bronze with a score of 215.24. Liu's victory marks a significant moment in her career, as she had earlier expressed doubts about returning to competition. In her winning performance, Liu executed seven triple jumps, showcasing her return to form after a brief hiatus from the sport. Other American competitors, including Isabeau Levito and Amber Glenn, faced challenges but remained competitive, with Levito finishing fourth and Glenn in fifth.