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Alysa Liu Claims First Grand Prix Title at Skate America

11/17/2025

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Alysa Liu won her first Grand Prix title at Skate America with 214.27 total points, narrowly ahead of Japan's Rinka Watanabe.
Alysa Liu expressed surprise at her victory, saying her performance felt subpar despite earning a season-best 140.54 in the free skate.
Madison Chock and Evan Bates won their fifth Skate America title with 212.58 points, as they chase Olympic gold in February after a near-podium finish in Beijing.

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Alysa Liu won her first Grand Prix title at Skate America with 214.27 total points, narrowly ahead of Japan's Rinka Watanabe.
Alysa Liu expressed surprise at her victory, saying her performance felt subpar despite earning a season-best 140.54 in the free skate.
Madison Chock and Evan Bates won their fifth Skate America title with 212.58 points, as they chase Olympic gold in February after a near-podium finish in Beijing.