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Figure skater Alysa Liu becomes first American woman to win individual Olympic gold medal in 24 years

For the first time in 24 years, an American woman has won individual Olympic figure skating gold: Former retiree Alysa Liu rose to the occasion yesterday, clinching the title with a breathtaking freeskate. Grab some tissues because this story’s inspiring as heck.

February 20, 2026

The weight of expectation: Ilia Malinin goes for gold in today’s men’s free skate

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Today’s the day — 21-year-old American Ilia Malinin, who leads the men’s individual figure skating competition following Tuesday’s short program, will skate for gold. Much has been made of the self-proclaimed Quad God’s promise, so let’s explore why many folks believe the rising star could become the greatest figure skater of all time.

February 13, 2026

Figure skater Kamila Valieva received a four-year ban for doping

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Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) figure skater Kamila Valieva was handed a four-year ban for doping on Monday, resulting in a reallocation of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics medals.

January 31, 2024

Olympics Day 15 Recap: Team USA

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February 18, 2022

Olympics: What these games showed us about figure skating in Russia

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February 18, 2022

Olympics Day 14 Recap: Team USA

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February 17, 2022

Olympics: Kamila Valieva competes

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February 15, 2022

Olympics: The ruling is in for 15-year-old Kamila Valieva, the ROC skater

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Olympics: The ruling is in for 15-year-old Kamila Valieva, the ROC skater

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February 14, 2022

The GIST: Overnight, 15-year-old Kamila Valieva — the ROC skater at the center of a doping scandal — was cleared, with conditions, to skate in tomorrow’s women’s singles short program. A dramatic conclusion to this bombshell story.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #554

Elle Duncan is geeking over WNBA tipoff

May 07, 2026

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At long last, we’re just one day away from the start of the highly-anticipated WNBA season. To celebrate, we have an extra-special treat: Acclaimed sports broadcaster and women’s basketball expert Elle Duncan sat down with The GIST’s Senior Editor Lauren Tuiskula to talk about her move to USA Sports, spill her spiciest women’s sports takes, and share insight into balancing fandom and professionalism in sports journalism. Sporty spices, this one’s for you.