The 2026 Winter Olympics women single skating free skating event delivered a memorable finish as Japan’s young star Ami Nakai produced a brilliant performance to win the gold medal. The final took place at the Milano Ice Skating Arena, where Nakai carried her short program lead into the free skate and secured a historic Olympic victory.
The 17-year-old skater showed great composure under pressure and completed a clean, high-difficulty routine. Her performance confirmed Japan’s strong presence in women’s figure skating at the Milan-Cortina Games.
Final Results – Women’s Singles (Top 3)
| Position | Skater | Country | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | Ami Nakai | Japan | Total score ~230+ |
| Silver | Kaori Sakamoto | Japan | Strong overall performance |
| Bronze | Alysa Liu | USA | First individual Olympic medal |
Japan dominated the podium with two medals, while Team USA’s Alysa Liu delivered a strong showing to claim bronze.
Ami Nakai’s Golden Performance
Nakai entered the free skate after finishing first in the short program and maintained her lead with a confident and technically strong routine. She successfully landed difficult elements, including high-value jumps such as triple combinations, and avoided major errors.
Her clean execution and strong presentation helped her cross the 230-point mark overall. Winning gold in her Olympic debut makes this a historic moment for the young Japanese skater and a major breakthrough on the world stage.
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Alysa Liu Delivers for Team USA
American skater Alysa Liu also impressed throughout the competition. She entered the free skate in third place after a personal-best short program and managed to hold her position despite minor technical issues.
This bronze medal is her first individual Olympic podium finish, adding to her earlier team event success. Liu said she was proud of her performance and happy to contribute another medal for Team USA.
Event Highlights
The women’s singles free skating final was held on February 18, 2026, at the Milano Ice Skating Arena. The event marked the closing highlight of figure skating at the Winter Games.
Japan showed strong depth in the field, placing multiple skaters among the top positions. The competition featured high technical difficulty, clean programs from leading contenders, and emotional finishes as athletes completed their Olympic journeys.
The 2026 Winter Olympics women single skating free skating event highlighted the arrival of a new generation of stars. Ami Nakai’s gold signals a bright future for Japan, while Alysa Liu’s bronze confirms her position among the world’s elite.
With young talent rising and strong performances across nations, women’s figure skating continues to grow in quality and global appeal as the Milan-Cortina Games conclude.
