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US Figure Skater Liu Golden in Milan Comeback
20 Feb
Summary
- Alysa Liu won Olympic gold in women's figure skating.
- US women's hockey team defeated Canada for gold.
- Jordan Stolz earned silver in speedskating's 1,500m.
Alysa Liu captured the Olympic gold medal in women's figure skating, the first for an American woman in 24 years. The 20-year-old's impressive free skate performance earned her a career-best score, surpassing her Japanese competitors. This victory follows her earlier contribution to the U.S. team's gold medal.
The U.S. women's hockey team also delivered a remarkable comeback, securing the gold medal by defeating Canada 2-1 in overtime. Captain Hilary Knight forced overtime with a late goal, and Megan Keller scored the game-winner.
In speedskating, American star Jordan Stolz claimed the silver medal in the 1,500 meters, narrowly missing a third gold. China's Ning Zhongyan set an Olympic record in the event. Defending champion Eileen Gu advanced to the freeski halfpipe final despite a fall, while the U.S. and Canadian women's curling teams progressed to the semifinals.
