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Alysa Liu and Chock-Bates Dominate 2025 World Figure Skating Championships

Liu secures the first U.S. women's title in 19 years, while Chock and Bates achieve a historic third consecutive ice dance crown.

Alysa Liu won the world title after a self-imposed break away from figure skating.
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Mar 28, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Madison Chock (USA) and Evan Bates (USA) react to their score in the rhythm ice dance during the ISU World Figure Skating Championships at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
Figure Skating - ISU World Championships - TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. - March 28, 2025 Madison Chock and Evan Bates of the U.S. perform during the ice dance rhythm dance REUTERS/Brian Snyder

Overview

  • Alysa Liu delivered a flawless free skate to earn 222.97 points, becoming the first American woman to win the world figure skating title since 2006.
  • Madison Chock and Evan Bates captured their third consecutive world ice dance title, a feat last achieved 28 years ago, scoring 222.06 points.
  • Kaori Sakamoto and Mone Chiba of Japan claimed silver and bronze in the women's competition, with Sakamoto narrowly missing her fourth consecutive title.
  • The U.S. secured three Olympic spots in women's figure skating for 2026, bolstered by Liu’s victory and strong performances from Isabeau Levito and Amber Glenn.
  • The championships, held at Boston’s TD Garden, marked a triumphant return for the U.S. as host nation, with emotional tributes and standout performances across disciplines.