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Olympic women's figure skating event set for dramatic finish with Alysa Liu leading the U.S. contingent in 3rd

The women's figure skating event kicked off with the short program on Tuesday, with Japan's Ami Nakai and Kaori Sakamoto in the lead and U.S. reigning world champion Alysa Liu in 3rd. Next up is the free skate,

The U.S. falters again in figure skating, but the women still have time to make it up

Alysa Liu finished the night in third place, Isabeau Levito finished in eighth and Amber Glenn is in 13th place after a popped jump. That puts extra pressure on all of them for Thursday's medal event.

U.S. women’s figure skating medal hopes rest on Alysa Liu’s shoulders

Of the three U.S. figure skating "Blade Angels," only Alysa Liu has a realistic chance at ending up with a medal.

Vera Wang predicts US women's figure skating results, hopes Blade Angels skate free

Legendary fashion designer Vera Wang is all Team USA, cheering on Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito in Milan. She predicts Olympic greatness.

Alysa Liu carries U.S. Olympic figure skating medal hopes in her own way

Barring a miracle, Liu now represents the United States’ last chance to end its 20-year Olympic medal drought in women’s figure skating. The last American medal in women’s figure skating came in 2006 in Turin, Italy, about two hours west of Milan, when Sasha Cohen won silver.

LA designer Lisa McKinnon draws on her roots to create US figure skating dresses

Designer Lisa McKinnon buys fabric in Los Angeles' fashion district and spins it into competition dresses worn by the Olympics' biggest stars.

Outrage Grows After U.S. Figure Skating’s Decision on Chock and Bates Appeal

U.S. Figure Skating is facing backlash for its appeal decision regarding Olympians Madison Chock and Evan Bates.

Ilia Malinin announces next career steps after fall-ridden Olympics program cost U.S. figure skating star gold medal

Ilia Malinin announces next career steps after fall-ridden Olympics program cost U.S. figure skating star gold medal originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Ilia Malinin isn't going to wait long to get back on the ice.