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A Los Angeles artist created a stunning mural in Gardena celebrating figure skater Alysa Liu's historic Olympic gold medal. The artwork captures not just her athletic achievement, but her authentic personality and inspiring journey.
Twenty-year-old figure skater Alysa Liu just became the first American woman in 24 years to win Olympic gold in singles skating, and her hometown of Oakland is throwing her a victory celebration. The East Bay athlete trained at the Oakland Ice Center before stunning the world at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.
Figure skater Alysa Liu received a hero's welcome at SFO after bringing home two gold medals from the 2026 Winter Olympics. Her Bay Area hometown is celebrating their first American woman to win individual figure skating gold in 24 years.
After a two-year break from burnout, 20-year-old Alysa Liu returned to win America's first women's figure skating gold in 24 years. She celebrated Saturday with 40+ skaters in Milan's traditional exhibition gala, skating on her own terms with streaked hair and personal style.
California figure skater Alysa Liu just won the first U.S. Olympic gold in women's singles in 20 years, and it wasn't just about the medals. She did it by choosing happiness over perfection, proving that sometimes having fun is the winning strategy.
American figure skater Alysa Liu captured Olympic gold in Milan four years after walking away from the sport because she'd lost her love for it. Her joyful comeback performance proved that sometimes stepping back is the only way to move forward.
Twenty-year-old Alysa Liu just made Olympic history by winning America's first individual women's skating gold in 24 years. Before her triumph in Milan, she brought her figure skating magic to a baseball diamond with an unforgettable first pitch.
After retiring at 16 to live a normal life, Alysa Liu returned to figure skating on her own terms and just became America's first women's Olympic champion in 20 years. Her journey proves that taking a break and prioritizing joy can lead to extraordinary success.
After retiring at 16 due to burnout, California's Alysa Liu returned to competitive skating on her own terms and just won Olympic gold in Milan. Her flawless performance ended a 24-year drought for American women in figure skating.
American figure skater Alysa Liu landed every jump to win Olympic gold Thursday, bringing Team USA its first women's singles skating gold medal in 24 years. The 20-year-old's triumphant comeback follows a brief retirement and an international spying scandal that targeted her and her father.
American figure skater Alysa Liu claimed Olympic gold Thursday night, ending a two-decade drought for US women on the podium. Just hours later, the US women's hockey team defeated Canada in overtime to capture their third Olympic gold medal.
After retiring at 16, Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu made a comeback with one condition: she'd skate as her authentic self. Now sitting in third place at the 2026 Winter Olympics, her choreographer Massimo Scali helped her transform the ice into a canvas for self-expression.
When reigning world champion Alysa Liu saw her heartbroken teammate after a devastating performance, she stopped celebrating her own success to offer comfort. The simple act reveals why Liu's pure love of skating makes her such a force at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Former champion Alysa Liu returned to skating on her own terms and landed third place in the Olympic short program after performing for her siblings who'd never seen her compete. The 20-year-old world champion is rewriting her story with passion instead of pressure.
World champion Alysa Liu landed the hardest jump combination of the night to put herself in striking distance of Olympic gold in Milan. With fellow American skaters facing heartbreak, Liu's flawless performance keeps Team USA's individual medal hopes alive heading into Thursday's final.
Twenty-year-old figure skater Alysa Liu delivered a stunning performance at the Milan Cortina Olympics, placing just two points behind the leader and carrying America's medal hopes into Thursday's free skate. The reigning world champion, who came out of retirement, nailed the night's hardest jump combination with a confidence that lit up the ice.
Four years after retiring, 20-year-old figure skating world champion Alysa Liu delivered a stunning short program at the Milan Olympics, landing the hardest combination jump of the night. She's now Team USA's best shot at their first women's figure skating medal in nearly 20 years.
American figure skater Alysa Liu nearly missed her Olympic performance when her bus was blocked by a motorcade, but she made it just in time and the U.S. team still competed. Despite the chaotic start, the skaters showed up when it mattered most.
After walking away from Olympic figure skating at 16, Alysa Liu trekked to Everest Base Camp, discovered what she truly wanted, and came back to claim a world championship. Now she's heading to her second Olympics with newfound joy.