Team USA's Alysa Liu captured the women's figure skating gold medal after stating she wasn't concerned about winning a medal. Liu becomes the first American woman to earn individual figure skating gold since Sarah Hughes accomplished the feat in 2002.
Team USA figure skater Alysa Liu secured the women’s individual gold medal on Thursday, marking a historic achievement for American figure skating.
What makes Liu’s victory even more remarkable is her relaxed approach to competition. The skater previously stated that earning a medal wasn’t her primary concern heading into the event.
Liu’s triumph represents a significant milestone for American women’s figure skating, as she becomes the first U.S. woman to capture individual gold in the sport since Sarah Hughes achieved the same honor in 2002.
The victory caps off what has been an impressive performance by Liu, who celebrated her golden moment on the ice following her winning routine.