Source: FOX News
Summary
Alysa Liu, the American figure skater, won the gold medal in the women’s free skate final at the Olympics, ending a 20-year medal drought for American women in the event and a 24-year drought for gold. Liu landed all her jumps and finished with a total score of 226.79. She was the only American woman to qualify for the podium after her teammates came up short in the short program.
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The game followed a familiar script.
Liu, the underdog, lands all her jumps and smiles throughout, celebrating with her team.
Japanese rivals Kaori Sakamoto and Ami Nakai challenge her, but Liu holds on to win gold.
All the pressure was on her to win gold for the U.S. in an individual figure skating event.
This one felt recognizable early, with Liu’s story of overcoming a brief retirement and a Chinese spying operation making her a fan favorite.
Original observation: This gold medal win was a validation of Liu’s determination and resilience, not just her jumping ability.
Author: Evan Null
