Liu, 19, became the first American woman to win the World Figure Skating Championships in 19 years. The previous American winner was Kimmie Meissner in 2006, when Liu was just a 1-year-old. Performing ...

Liu, 19, became the first American woman ... Skating Championships in 19 years. The previous American winner was Kimmie Meissner in 2006, when Liu was just a 1-year-old. Performing a disco ...

GEOFF ROBINS/AFP via Getty Alysa Liu announced her return to competitive ice skating one year ago. On Friday night, she was crowned world champion. Liu, 19, became the first American woman to win ...

Alysa Liu became the first American woman to win the World Figure Skating Championships in 19 years on Friday night in Boston with a free skate in which she landed seven clean triple jumps.

FIGURE SKATING WORLDS: Results | Broadcast Schedule With Isabeau Levito taking fourth and Amber Glenn fifth, the U.S. put three women into the top five at worlds for the first time since 2001 ...