US Women's Figure Skating: The Trio Aiming to End the Olympic Medal Drought

The Olympic Medal Drought

• 💡 US women's figure skating enjoyed a long history of Olympic success, with a medal streak lasting from 1968 until 2006.
• 🥈 Sasha Cohen's silver medal in 2006 marked the last time an American woman medaled at the Winter Olympics, initiating a 20-year drought.

A New Trio for Team USA

• 🚀 Renewed hope centers on a new trio of athletes—Amber Glenn, Alysa Liu, and Isabeau Levito—who aim to break the long-standing medal drought.
• 🌟 This group is seen as breaking the mold of traditional world champion figure skaters, bringing diverse strengths and a new team dynamic.

Amber Glenn: Veteran & Advocate

• 🥇 Amber Glenn, a 26-year-old three-time national champion, is getting her first Olympic opportunity, bringing consistency and leadership.
• 🏳️‍🌈 As the first openly LGBTQ+ women's singles skater for Team USA, Glenn uses her platform to advocate for mental health and resilience.

Alysa Liu: Prodigy's Comeback

• 🏆 Alysa Liu, a former prodigy and the youngest US national champion at 13, made a remarkable comeback after stepping away from the sport post-Beijing 2022.
• ✨ She returned on her own terms, winning the 2025 World Championships, and is considered the trio's biggest jumper with high potential.

Isabeau Levito: Artistic Force

• 🩰 Isabeau Levito, the 18-year-old artistic up-and-comer, earned silver at the 2024 World Championships and a national title in 2023.
• 🎶 Known for her fluid footwork and musicality, Levito brings a business-like calm and artistic flair to the team, recovering from a foot injury.

Redefining Team Success

• 🤝 This trio differentiates itself with a supportive and friendly dynamic, rooting for each other rather than engaging in past cutthroat competitiveness.
• 💖 Regardless of medal outcomes, Glenn, Liu, and Levito have already breathed new life into the US women's figure skating program and are redefining team success.