Alysa Liu made history by becoming the first American woman to win the figure skating world championship in nearly two decades. After a nearly two-year retirement, she returned to the ice and showcased her talents in front of a sold-out crowd, scoring 222.97 points. Liu's brilliant free skate performance, featuring a rendition of 'MacArthur Park', received a standing ovation. Her victory marks a milestone for U.S. women's figure skating, as she dethroned Japan's three-time defending champion Kaori Sakamoto, who placed second. Liu's journey reflects resilience and joy after her time away from the sport.
"When her score was finally read, the 19-year-old who grew up in Fremont had made history... I mean, it means so much to me and everything I've been through..."
"Liu's coaches... pulled her into a hug... Moments later, Sakamoto came over... as if Japan's hero was passing Liu the torch as the first world champion from the U.S. since Kimmie Meissner..."
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