“When Liu, 20, decided to return to skating, she did so with conditions. She’d wear what she wants. Dance to the music she wants. Eat what she wants. Take breaks when she wants…. [Skating] would be the vehicle through which she displayed the real Alysa.” she did it! her! way!!

I'm so thrilled for this women's podium! They all did so well and they deserve their victory so so much. Neverhless, I'm heartbroken for Kaori because she missed a combo and thus missed the gold. After she missed Olympic gold to the Eteri girls in Beijing, I wanted her to end her career with a bang.

I’m still trying ti process what I watched with my own two eyes… Gimme about an hour.. I also caught a couple of cute moments that I’ll share once my emotions and brain have synced back up 😅 #MilanoCortina2026 ⛸️

Me earlier today: well, at least now that the skating is over there will be less content for me to consume and I can deal with everything I've been putting off for 2 weeks. Alysa: bitch, you thought! File under: fun problems to have. #MilanoCortina2026 #FigureSkating

I'm still completely overwhelmed. This is the first Olympics since I seriously started following figure skating that I've come out of with my soul and love for the sport intact. I don't feel hollow and disappointed and unsatisfied. This is why I love figure skating. This is it. #MilanoCortina2026

I can't breathe. After all the dramatics over the last few weeks, to finally feeling joy after an event. It's a beautriful thing. #figureskating #milanocortina2026

So happy about the podium but devastated for Kaori #MilanoCortina2026

Alysa Liu is a shining example of what can be achieved when you prioritize your personal joy and mental health. That’s our golden girl! #milanocortina2026

This women's event felt so wholesome after all the chaos in men and ice dance but I'm also very glad the Olympics are over and I can finally sleep normally lol #figureskating #MilanoCortina2026

Just got home to see Alysa won the gold and just so joyfully and on her own terms too. Sad about Kaori not going out on top in a way but so proud of both of them! And Amber fucking Glenn fighting back and getting into fifth?!? Even more proud of that icon! #MilanoCortina2026 #Olympics

Nature has finally healed from 2022’s toxicity. Sportsmanship, kindness, and good vibes were the real winners today and my heart is so happy #MilanoCortina2026

Alysa Liu is thriving, we're all crying (with joy). #MilanoCortina2026 ⛸️

That was great from Kaori, but she knows it's not enough. #MilanoCortina2026 ⛸️

Does anyone have a fingernail left to chew at this point? #MilanoCortina2026 ⛸️

Alysa Liu, Olympic Gold Medalist! #MilanoCortina2026 ⛸️

I am so happy for Alysa and completely devastated for Kaori. Can we have three gold medals to hand out today? #MilanoCortina2026 ⛸️

(And can I just say how much better this feels seeing all the girls hugging and supporting each other compared to the Beijing trauma parade?)

Alysa and Ami are the definition of heartwarming. 🥹 #MilanoCortina2026 ⛸️

ALYSA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I don't want to say goodbye, Kaori... #MilanoCortina2026 #figureskating

I’m an old white dude and I have tears in my eyes. #AlysaLiu #MilanoCortina2026

alysa liu skates like she’s the main character at the end of a rom-com who realizes her true love is herself and her art she’s skating alone *for* herself on cloud nine #MilanoCortina2026 #WinterOlympics

Kurt Browning is all of us right now: "I'm just going to sit here and panic." #MilanoCortina2026 ⛸️

Olympic gold medalists Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara! They had to wait a whole flight to find out, but first gold medal for Japan in pairs!!! #MilanoCortina2026 #figureskating ⛸️

RIKURYUICHI YESS!!!! This was so emotional, I'm crying, they're crying, everyone is crying. This was phenomenal, this was the skate of their lives, I love them forever! #MilanoCortina ⛸️ #figureskating

Riku and Ryuichi gold medal is cleansing my soul! #MilanoCortina2026 #figureskating ⛸️

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oh god poor ryuichi. he is so devastated and disappointed in himself noooooooo I DON'T LIKE THIS #MilanoCortina2026

“It is NOT over.” Thank you Bruno, I needed that pep talk. #MilanoCortina2026 #figureskating

The amount of surprises and upsets thus far has me so stressed thinking about the women’s event #MilanoCortina2026 #FigureSkating

Can we have someone sage the ice before the next event please? #MilanoCortina2026

Anyone who skates to Muse has bonuses points from me, I don't make the rules #MilanoCorina2026 #figureskating

Oh god figure skating is back in a couple of hours? Am I ready for this?

Gutted for Adam Siao Him Fa. Incredible artist and athlete, no matter what the score box says. #MilanoCortina2026 #figureskating

WHAT. JUST. HAPPENED.

Figure skating fans at the end of every competition: #MilanoCortina2026 #figureskating

This shouldn’t get lost in all of tonight. Within seconds of learning his 8th place fate — a nightmare unfolding for him — Ilia Malinin congratulated Mikhail Shaidorov. He’s had to grow up fast in the spotlight. And showed immense class in a crushing moment for him.

For real! Nothing is done until it's done! Go out and do your best at whatever that thing is because it could actually work out for you!

All the respect to Ilia for walking right over and congratulating Mikhail despite his shock and heartbreak. Under all the hype and swagger is a kid with a kind heart. #Olympics ⛸️

Pick your trauma #MilanoCortina2026 #figureskating

I'm devastated for Ilia Omg, that was traumatic to watch #MilanoCortina2026 #figureskating

going into your first olympics as a title favorite and face of the games is an insane pressure cooker i wouldn't wish on anyone. man.

WTF just happened? #MilanoCortina2026

Omg Ilia... I'm in shock #MilanoCortina2026

I hear the Bolero music and I'm immediately reminded of Valieva's trauma program... #MilanoCortina2026

"We've been deprived of his skating" HIS FEDERATION DRUGS CHILDREN #MilanoCortina2026

This is really heartbreaking for marsak. It’s a reminder why I am NOT a huge fan of there being the independent neutral athletes… #MilanoCortina2026 #figureskating

Trying hard not to interpret Petr's facial expressions in the kiss and cry as villainous and failing #MilanoCortina2026

Going to bed now, I've had enough of this shitshow. I'm glad we're going to have a day off tomorrow, which I think we all desperately need. Thanks for watching and suffering together. I'm glad we're so united in this circus. #figureskating #MilanoCortina2026 ⛸️

Justice for Gabi and Justice for Sørensen’s victim. Neither of them deserved… this. www.vox.com/culture/4787...