2026 Winter Olympics Women’s Single Skating Free Skating Results: Alysa Liu Wins Historic Gold as Amber Glenn Surges

At the Milano Ice Skating Arena, the results of the women's single skating free skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics have officially changed the history books. Alysa Liu, an American star, showed incredible strength and skill to win the gold medal with a huge total score of 226.79.

This win is the first time an American woman has won a singles skating event at the Olympics since Sarah Hughes in 2002. Liu, who returned to the sport after a two-year hiatus, outperformed Japan’s Kaori Sakamoto and Ami Nakai in a high-stakes finale. 

Under the guidance of coach Phillip DiGuglielmo, Liu’s MacArthur Park routine earned a season-high 150.20 in the free skate, proving that her unbothered approach to competition is the new gold standard in figure skating.

2026 Winter Olympics Women’s Single Skating Free Skating Results: The Final Podium

The battle for the podium was a narrow contest between Team USA and Japan. While Japan’s Nakai Ami led after the short program, the free skate shifted the standings in favor of the clinical and joyful performance by Alysa Liu.

Source: Olympics.com Official Results - Milano Cortina 2026

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How did Amber Glenn rise from 13th place?

Amber Glenn provided the most emotional arc of the 2026 Winter Olympics. After a soul-crushing error in the short program left her in 13th, Glenn fought back with a vengeance in the free skate.

• The Redemption Score: Glenn got an amazing 147.52, which was the third-highest free skate score of the night.

• The Technical Feat: She successfully landed her signature triple Axel, a jump that electrified the Milan crowd.

• Final Standing: Her total of 214.91 moved her up eight spots to finish 5th overall, cementing her status as a powerhouse of American skating.

Who is Alysa Liu's coach?

Behind Liu’s golden comeback is the strategic partnership with her coaching team. Phillip DiGuglielmo and Massimo Scali have been credited with fostering the collaborative environment that allowed Liu to enjoy the ice again. 

DiGuglielmo noted that Liu’s return wasn’t just about the medals, but about "choosing her own destiny, a mindset that clearly paid off during the emotional Alysa Liu medal ceremony.

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Team USA won the Milano Cortina 2026 figure skating events, bringing them back to glory. Alysa Liu's gold medal and Amber Glenn's top-five finish show that American women's skating is entering a new era of depth. As the Olympic flame keeps burning, Liu's happy win is still the most important thing that happened at these Games.