Alysa Liu made history by becoming the first American woman to win the figure skating world championships since 2006, showcasing her extraordinary skills after a two-year retirement. Competing against reigning champion Kaori Sakamoto, Liu dazzled with her free skate performance, scoring 222.97 points and earning her a standing ovation. Liu, once the youngest U.S. champion at age 13, stepped away to experience life as a normal student, but rediscovered her passion for skating during a skiing trip that reignited her competitive spirit. Her comeback journey culminated in this remarkable victory.
"What the hell? I don't know. I don't know how to process this." Liu exclaimed in disbelief after realizing she had become world champion.
Liu, glowing in her gold dress, landed all her jumps to 'MacArthur Park', finishing with 222.97 points and receiving a standing ovation.
In a show of camaraderie, Sakamoto, the previous champion, warmly embraced Liu, symbolically passing the torch to the new American champion.
Returning to skating after a two-year hiatus, Liu described her comeback journey fueled by a rekindled love for the sport.
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