Kaori Sakamoto clinches fourth world title as she retires
Japanese figure skater Kaori Sakamoto claimed her fourth World Championship title at the Prague 2026 event, signaling her retirement from competitive skating.
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Glenn Finishes Sixth at Worlds as Exhausting Season Ends Without a Medal
Amber Glenn finished sixth at the 2026 World Figure Skating Championships in Prague after an error-filled free skate cost her a podium, with Kaori Sakamoto winning the title and the U.S. not medaling. Glenn later posted that she is mentally, emotionally, and physically exhausted after a season of extreme highs and lows but proud to have landed a triple axel and pursued her Olympic dream.
Amber Glenn Steals the Moment, Shields Sakamoto from Cameraman at Milan-Cortina Olympics
At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Amber Glenn shielded Japan’s Kaori Sakamoto from a cameraman as Sakamoto cried after a costly mistake in the women’s free skate; Alysa Liu won gold, Sakamoto took silver, while Glenn—who had faltered earlier in the Games—finished fifth and later commented on filming intrusiveness on social media.
Alysa Liu Clinches Olympic Gold in Milan-Cortina Figure Skating
Alysa Liu of the United States won the 2026 Olympic women's figure skating gold in Milan-Cortina, powering from a shaky short program to a 150.20-point free skate and an overall 226.79, narrowly beating Japan’s Kaori Sakamoto as Ami Nakai took bronze; Liu becomes the first U.S. Olympic women’s champion since 2002.
Nakai Leads Olympic Figure Skating Short Program as Liu Heads to Top Three
Ami Nakai takes a commanding lead in the women's short program with 78.71 points, Kaori Sakamoto sits second at 77.23, and Alysa Liu holds third at 76.59, as Japan fills four of the top spots and the U.S. remains in medal contention ahead of the free skate; Mone Chiba is fourth and Adeliia Petrosian fifth.
Liu Reclaims Joyful Olympic Run in 2026 Team Event
Alysa Liu returned to Olympic competition with evident joy at the 2026 Winter Games, finishing second in the figure skating team event short program behind Kaori Sakamoto and helping Team USA's bid. The former prodigy, now embracing independence and an artistic style, acknowledged the growth since Beijing 2022 and noted she’s enjoying being noticed. Liu made one notable mistake, under-rotating the triple loop in her combination, which likely cost a few points as the event continues with other disciplines.
"Levito Claims Silver at World Figure Skating Championships as Sakamoto Secures Historic Gold"
Isabeau Levito secured a silver medal at the World Figure Skating Championships, ensuring a third spot for U.S. women at the 2025 Championships. Despite finishing behind Japan's Kaori Sakamoto, Levito's performance marked a significant comeback after a challenging season, with her second-place finish boosting her confidence and morale. Sakamoto's dominant display earned her a third consecutive world title, while Levito's consistent and composed skating secured her a well-deserved podium finish.
"Kaori Sakamoto Secures Third Consecutive World Figure Skating Title, Isabeau Levito Takes Silver"
Kaori Sakamoto of Japan wins her third consecutive women's figure skating world championship, with Isabeau Levito of the United States taking silver and Chaeyeon Kim of South Korea claiming bronze. In the ice dance event, defending champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates of the United States finished first in the rhythm dance, with the competition set to conclude on Saturday with the free dance and the men’s free program.
Isabeau Levito and Kaori Sakamoto lead medal mix at figure skating worlds.
Kaori Sakamoto of Japan took the lead in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships, aiming to become the first Japanese skater to win back-to-back world titles. American teenager Isabeau Levito was fourth, while Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara of Japan skated to the lead in the pairs short program. The men's short program is on Thursday, with Shoma Uno of Japan defending his title.
"Figure Skating Worlds: Sakamoto Leads, U.S. Contenders in Women's and Pairs' Events"
Kaori Sakamoto of Japan leads the women's short program at the world figure skating championships, with Americans Isabeau Levito, Bradie Tennell, and Amber Glenn in the medal mix. In the pairs' event, Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara won the short program, with defending champions Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier of the U.S. in second. The U.S. has medal contenders in all four disciplines, with the pairs' free skate on Tuesday night (U.S. time) and the men's short program on Thursday morning.