Alysa Liu, of the United States, performs during the women's free skating program at the figure skating world championships, Friday, March 28, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) ...

Alysa Liu becomes the first U.S. woman to win a world figure skating title since 2006, and two other Americans finish in the top five in a promising showing.

Bay Area figure skating fans on Monday were still celebrating East Bay native Alysa Liu’s gold medal performance at the World Figure Skating Championships in Boston over the weekend. Emma Goss ...

Alysa Liu, of the United States, performs during the women’s free skating program at the figure skating world championships, Friday, March 28, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) ...

At just 19 years old, Alysa Liu made figure skating history by becoming the first American woman to win the World Championships since 2006. Her journey, from record-breaking to early retirement ...

Alysa Liu won the world championship in women's figure skating at the TD Garden arena in Boston. It's the first time the US has won in two decades.

Alysa Liu won the world championship in women's figure skating at the TD Garden arena in Boston. It's the first time the US has won in two decades.

Alysa Liu won the world championship in women's figure skating at the TD Garden arena in Boston. It's the first time the US has won in two decades.

Credit: AP Photo/Charles Krupa Gold medalist Alysa Liu poses for photos during a medal ceremony for the women's free skating program at the figure skating world championships Author: DAVE SKRETTA ...

Credit: AP Photo/Charles Krupa Gold medalist Alysa Liu poses for photos during a medal ceremony for the women's free skating program at the figure skating world championships Author: DAVE SKRETTA ...

Credit: AP Photo/Charles Krupa Gold medalist Alysa Liu poses for photos during a medal ceremony for the women's free skating program at the figure skating world championships Author: DAVE SKRETTA ...