Alysa Liu and Ilia Malinin return to competition at Skate America
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 12:22 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Alysa Liu and Ilia Malinin are poised to return to high-level figure skating at Skate America, scheduled for November 13-15 in Everett, Washington. The International Skating Union released the Grand Prix lineups, featuring Liu, U.S. champion Amber Glenn, and Malinin among competitors. Liu has not competed since her Olympic gold in February, while Malinin retained his world title in March. After Skate America, Liu is expected at the Finlandia Trophy, and Malinin will compete at the NHK Trophy in Japan. Other notable competitors include Olympic bronze medalist Ami Nakai and world bronze medalist Nina Pinzarrone.
- •Skate America takes place from November 13-15 in Everett, Washington.
- •Liu and Malinin are key entrants following long breaks from competition.
- •Competitors also include Amber Glenn, Ami Nakai, and Nina Pinzarrone.
- •Liu plans to compete in the Finlandia Trophy following Skate America.
- •Malinin's next event is the NHK Trophy in Japan.
- 12:22 PMYahoo Sports — Alysa Liu and Ilia Malinin to return at Skate America as Grand Prix lineups revealed
"Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu and world champion Ilia Malinin are set to make their returns to top-level competition at Skate America next season. The International Skating Union published the lineups Tuesday for the new season's Grand Prix events, listing Skate America in Everett, Washington, on Nov. 13-15 as the first event on the circuit for Liu, U.S. champion Amber Glenn and Malinin.
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