US Skaters Sweep Titles at 2025 World Figure Skating Championships

Malinin's Continued Dominance

Ilia Malinin solidified his place as the world's top male figure skater inside Boston’s packed TD Garden. His free skate, set to "I’m Not a Vampire" by Falling In Reverse, was a masterclass in technical prowess, featuring six quads. While he narrowly missed a planned seventh quad, his performance, including the quad-axel and a stunning backflip, earned a standing ovation and a decisive victory margin of over 31 points ahead of Mikhail Shaidorov (Kazakhstan). Despite the win, the perfectionist Malinin noted areas for improvement, signaling his ambition for future seasons and the Olympics.

Liu Makes History After Retirement

Alysa Liu authored one of the most compelling stories of the championships. Having retired after the 2022 Beijing Olympics at age 16, she returned to the sport last year. Her comeback culminated in a stunning victory, surpassing three-time defending champion Kaori Sakamoto of Japan. Liu won both the short program and the free skate. Her victory marks a significant moment for US women's figure skating, ending a 19-year drought for a world title in the discipline. Other American women also performed well, with Isabeau Levito (returning from injury) finishing fourth and Amber Glenn fifth.

Chock and Bates Defend Ice Dance Title

Madison Chock and Evan Bates entered as favorites and delivered, successfully defending their World Ice Dance title. Their rhythm dance scored an impressive 90.18, giving them a commanding lead over Canadian rivals Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier. Their performances highlighted strong technique and connection, solidifying their status as top contenders in ice dance. North American teams dominated the top standings in the event.

Overall Picture

While the US celebrated three golds, the Pairs title went to Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara of Japan. The championships showcased global talent, including strong performances from Japanese skaters and European competitors like Great Britain's Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson, who finished third in Ice Dance.

Who won the major titles at the 2025 World Figure Skating Championships?

Ilia Malinin (USA, Men's), Alysa Liu (USA, Women's), Madison Chock & Evan Bates (USA, Ice Dance), and Riku Miura & Ryuichi Kihara (Japan, Pairs).

What made Ilia Malinin's performance stand out?

He landed six quadruple jumps, including the quad-axel (which only he has landed in competition), and executed a rare one-footed backflip during his routine, winning decisively.

Why was Alysa Liu's victory particularly noteworthy?

She won the gold medal after returning from a nearly three-year retirement from competitive skating, becoming the first American woman to win the world title since Kimmie Meissner in 2006.

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