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World champion Liu wins Skate America women's crown
Alysa Liu scored a season-best 140.54 in the free skate to win Skate America with a total of 214.27, positioning her as a top U.S. contender for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
- On Sunday, Alysa Liu secured the Skate America women’s title at the Herb Brooks Arena in Lake Placid, with a season-best free skate and a total of 140.54 points.
- After returning for the 2024-25 season, Liu needed a big day on Nov. 16 to win Skate America and delivered under pressure.
- Rinka Watanabe, who won the short program, scored 136.61 in the free skate and finished runner-up on 210.96, more than three points behind Liu.
- The win secures Liu's spot in the Grand Prix Final and bolsters her standing as a U.S. contender for the 2026 Winter Olympics .
- Despite winning, Alysa Liu said `In my opinion, I did not skate that good` and described the free skate as `My body just moves with the music`.
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