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'Breaking can do wonders': Alysa Liu, two-time Olympic gold medalist, speaks after her big win
3+ week, 6+ day ago (164+ words) Alysa Liu, a Team USA figure skater, came out of retirement to win two gold medals at the Milan Cortina Olympics and use her platform to promote mental health awareness among young athletes. Watch the interview in the video player…...
Pop-up roller rink moving to Del Monte Center, plans to operate daily
3+ week, 3+ day ago (197+ words) A pop-up roller rink that launched monthly events at the Monterey County Fairgrounds is moving to the Del Monte Center, organizers announced. Video above from the soft opening at Monterey County Fairgrounds. The move will bring expanded operations, including plans…...
National Skate Shop Day celebrated in Santa Cruz
3+ week, 5+ day ago (174+ words) National Skate Shop Day was celebrated Saturday, encouraging people to appreciate their local skate shops with customized boards and merchandise. The skateboarding community in Santa Cruz is growing, with visitors eager to learn about the area's skate culture. "Santa Cruz…...
Figure skater Amber Glenn has a personal mantra to navigate challenges
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (298+ words) U.S. figure skater Amber Glenn made a major rebound when she returned to Olympic ice on Thursday to perform in the women's singles free skate program. The 26-year-old finished fifth in the overall standings of the competition. Her U.S. teammate and friend…...
Figure skater Alysa Liu retired for two years: How the time away helped her skating
1+ mon, 1+ hour ago (548+ words) Whoever said "quitters never win," never met Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu. Liu's figure skating comeback has been remarkable: The 20-year-old is a two-time Olympic gold medalist in the Milan Cortina Games and a 2025 world figure skating champ. Her free…...
‘Breaks can do wonders’: The mantra behind Alysa Liu’s golden Olympic comeback
3+ week, 6+ day ago (460+ words) Alysa Liu's gold medal is proof that you can do things a bit differently. The 20-year-old figure skater delivered a near-flawless Olympic free skate Thursday night, earning the U.S. its first women's figure skating gold medal in 24 years. It was the…...
After 'Olympic curse' hits Ilia Malinin in his free skate, the 'Quad god' sets his sights on future
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (856+ words) Malinin was the heavy favorite to make it back-to-back golds for the US, but fell twice Ilia Malinin need only to have looked into the stands on Friday night, where Nathan Chen watched as the American figure skating sensation known…...
Kiss-and-cry: Is figure skating's voyeuristic staple worth the mental health toll on athletes?
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (872+ words) Kristi Yamaguchi thought she had done enough to win the gold medal at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, France. Related video above: The Olympics inspire more people to hit the ice rink Even the dress she was wearing that night…...