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The figure skating individual competition at the Winter Olympics concludes on Thursday with Alysa Liu looking to earn a spot on the podium.
The 20-year-old American had a strong showing in the short program on Tuesday, ending the day in third place and in position for a potential medal. Liu is a little over two points behind the current leader, Japan's Ami Nakai, and over 2.5 points ahead of the current fourth-place figure skater.
BELLISSIMO! Alysa Liu put on a SHOW with a season's best performance. 🤌 #WinterOlympicspic.twitter.com/mx4s2gpJiB
— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) February 18, 2026
Liu already earned gold in a team event, so a medal would mean she leaves Milan-Cortina with her first two Olympic medals. However, to get that second medal, Liu needs another strong performance in the individual free skate competition on Thursday.
WATCH: Alysa Liu's free skate performance LIVE on Peacock
Additionally, while the United States has performed well over the years in figure skating, the country hasn't won an individual women's gold medal since Sasha Cohen in 2006.
A win would complete Liu's incredible story, as she briefly retired from figure skating after the 2022 Olympics, but returned to the ice two years later. Since she came out of retirement, Liu won gold in the 2024-25 World Championships, setting herself up for her first individual Olympics golf.
The Sporting News is tracking live updates and results from Alysa Lius's attempt to medal in the women's figure skating final on Thursday. Follow along as Liu hits the ice.
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Alysa Liu figure skating results
Free skate
| Score | Finish |
| 150.20 | TBD |
Short program
| Score | Finish |
| 76.59 | 3rd |
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Alysa Liu live updates, highlights from 2026 women's figure skating final
4:43 p.m.: With two competitors left, Liu has secured at least a bronze. However, her combined score of 226.79 is a high bar to clear for gold.
4:42 p.m.: Liu earns a score of 150.20, which puts her in the lead and guarantees a medal.
4:39 p.m.: Liu was clearly happy with her performance.
"That's what I'm f---king talking about!"
— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) February 19, 2026
Alysa Liu after her free skate performance 😂 pic.twitter.com/FzMryHZgJ2
4:38 p.m.: Liu nails every element of her routine, avoiding any big mistakes while producing a smooth four minutes.
4:32 p.m.: Liu is now up as she aims to win a medal for this event. Mone Chiba just took the lead with a score of 217. 88.
4:25 p.m.: Liu is one turn away from going, and Glenn's 214.91 is still the best score on the board.
4:05 p.m.: With just six competitors left, the United States currently has two of the top six finishers in the event.
3:40 p.m.: Liu is now about seven turns away from taking the ice for her free skate routine, and Glenn remains in the lead with a score of 214.91.
3:10 p.m.: Liu will be skating her free skate routine to "MacArthur Park Suite" by Donna Summer.
2:50 p.m.: As Liu awaits her turn, fellow American Amber Glenn takes the lead after her strong free skate performance.
2:25 p.m.: Liu was out practicing for her performance about five hours before she was set to hit the ice officially.
American Alysa Liu on the ice for one last practice a little more than five hours before she skates for a medal tonight at the Olympics. pic.twitter.com/QaV4brHEie
— Christine Brennan (@cbrennansports) February 19, 2026
2:00 p.m.: Six figure skaters have gone so far, so Liu is still a bit away from her turn. It's early, but the best combined score right now is 178.03
What time does Alysa Liu actually skate?
Since Alysa Liu enters the free skate portion of the the competition in third place, she will be the third-to-last figure skater to go on Thursday. That means she will give her performance towards the end of the day, likely around 4:30 p.m. ET, with just two skaters to go once she finishes.
Alysa Liu's free skate song and routine
Liu will take the ice to "MacArthur Park Suite" by Donna Summer during her free skate routine.
Here are the planned elements for Liu's program:
- Triple Flip
- Triple Lutz+Triple Toeloop
- Triple Salchow
- Change Foot Comb. Spin
- Triple Loop
- Fly. Camel Spin
- Triple Lutz+Double Axel+Double Toeloop+SEQ
- Triple Flip+Double Toeloop
- Double Axel
- Step Sequence
- Choreo Sequence
- Layback Spin
How to watch Olympic figure skating
- Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: NBC
- Live Stream: Peacock
The Winter Olympic figure skating competition can be found on NBC and Peacock in the United States. Thursday's free skate will begin on NBC at around 1:00 p.m. ET, as the free skate portion of the event will last until around 5:00 p.m. ET.