mo4ch:>Threat to Russian dominance? Meet 13yo American figure skater Alysa Liu | Mo4ch News

Russia’s dominance in women’s figure skating has been indisputable since 2015, with the nation cleaning up title after title. But the long-running winning streak could soon be broken with the emergence of US star Alysa Liu.The 13-year-old talent, who became the youngest US skater to claim the national title, threatens to shatter Russia’s dominant positions in the women’s field with the technically-gifted skating she has demonstrated at junior level.READ MORE: Russia’s next star? 11yo figure skating prodigy Sofia Akatyeva lands quadIn January, Liu stole the show at the US Figure Skating Championships, producing a mature performance that belied her tender years. She landed two triple axels to edge compatriot Bradie Tennell for the national crown.Liu became the youngest skater to win the national title, breaking the seemingly unbeatable record set by Tara Lipinski, who triumphed at the national contest at the age of 14.Lipinski, who worked at the championship as a commentator, praised Li…