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sports1 month ago•168 min saved

Alysa Liu Pauses to Refine Her Skating and Artistry

Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu announced she will skip the upcoming figure-skating season to recalibrate and further develop her artistry, with plans to return for the 2027–28 season. The star, who retired at 16 due to burnout and later staged a comeback to win gold at the 2026 Olympics, has since been in high demand (Louis Vuitton ambassador, Met Gala) and was set to compete at Skate America in November; she said she’ll support teammates meanwhile and will come back after focusing on self-improvement.

via The Cut|

#alysa-liu #artistry #figure-skating

sports1 month ago•1 min saved

Olympic champion Alysa Liu pauses competition to recalibrate artistry for a comeback

U.S. Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu, 21, will skip the 2026-27 season to work on technique and artistry, missing March’s World Championships in Finland, with plans to return. She has a history of breaks and came back to win world and Olympic titles after retiring in 2022.

via BBC|

#alysa-liu #break-from-competition #figure-skating

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Alysa Liu Takes Season Off to Recalibrate, Plans 2027-28 Return

Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu will skip the 2026-27 figure skating season to recalibrate and deepen her artistry, with plans to return for the 2027-28 season while continuing training and supporting her teammates.

via NBC Sports|

#2026-27-season #2027-28-return #alysa-liu

style2 months ago•3 min saved

Alysa Liu Debuts Lower-Back Tattoo on ESPYs Red Carpet

Alysa Liu arrived at the 2026 ESPYs in New York wearing a Louis Vuitton open-back gown that nearly revealed her first lower-back tattoo, a personal cybersigilism-inspired design created with a best friend and featuring bat wings, a rose, and infinity signs; she complemented the look with a dual-sided rosary-inspired necklace and a halo-style updo as she accepted the Best Breakthrough Athlete award.

via Teen Vogue|

#alysa-liu #espys-2026 #fashion

fashion5 months ago•2 min saved

Alysa Liu Turns Met Gala into Cellular Couture

Alysa Liu made her Met Gala debut in a custom Louis Vuitton gown inspired by the Met's Body exhibit, with a high-low silhouette and layered ruffles designed to evoke the interior of a cell. She completed the look with red satin pumps and a Pasquale Bruni choker, and was announced as Louis Vuitton's newest ambassador on the same day.

via Teen Vogue|

#alysa-liu #body-exhibit #costume-art

entertainment5 months ago•3 min saved

Alysa Liu Turns Spotlight to Laufey’s Madwoman Music Video

Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu makes a cameo in Laufey's 'Madwoman' music video, joining cameos by Hudson Williams, Megan Skiendiel and Lola Tung; the trailer drew over 700,000 views before release, highlighting Liu's growing post-Olympic fame as she continues touring with Stars on Ice and expanding into high-profile appearances.

via NBC Sports|

#alysa-liu #entertainment #figure-skating

local6 months ago•4 min saved

Oakland Celebrates Alysa Liu's Olympic Glory Homecoming

Thousands gathered at Oakland City Hall to celebrate Alysa Liu, the Bay Area-born two-time Olympic gold medalist, who received a key to the city as local performers joined in a hometown homage; Liu spoke about her comeback, her Oakland roots, and said she is stepping back from the upcoming world championships with plans for next season.

via The Guardian|

#alysa-liu #figure-skating #homecoming

arts-and-community7 months ago•10 min saved

Oakland Revels in Alysa Liu's Olympic Gold Homecoming

Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu returned to Oakland for a fan-filled homecoming at Frank Ogawa Plaza and City Hall, where she was celebrated by officials, received the key to the city, and spoke about her Chinese heritage and Oakland roots as she becomes the first U.S. woman in 24 years to win Olympic gold in figure skating (earning two medals). The event featured performances by TURFinc and Kehlani, high school drumlines, and cameos by Bay Area stars, underscoring Oakland pride and Liu’s inspirational journey.

via The Oaklandside|

#alysa-liu #arts-and-community #city-hall-rally

sports7 months ago•16 min saved

Alysa Liu Steps Into Fame: Gold, Glamour, and Guarded Peace

Fresh from her Olympic gold, Alysa Liu embarks on a three-day media blitz that doubles as a masterclass in handling instant stardom: red-carpet outfits, interviews, and paparazzi, all while she guards her peace, explains her joy-driven approach to skating, and balances public adoration with a commitment to training and personal boundaries.

via The New York Times|

#alysa-liu #fame #figure-skating

sports7 months ago•14 min saved

Alysa Liu exits world championships after Olympic gold

Olympic champion Alysa Liu has withdrawn from the world figure skating championships following her Olympic success, marking a pause in her comeback after stepping away from the sport.

via AP News|

#alysa-liu #figure-skating #olympics

culture7 months ago•11 min saved

Alysa Liu Wins Olympic Gold on Her Own Terms

Alysa Liu, who became the first American woman since 2002 to win Olympic gold in individual figure skating, says she would’ve been happy without the medal and is prioritizing self-care, downtime with friends, and personal growth over the spotlight; after a 2022 retirement, she returned on her own terms, ignores online noise, and uses her platform to tell her story while performing with joyful, artistic flair.

via Teen Vogue|

#alysa-liu #culture #figure-skating

arts-and-culture7 months ago•8 min saved

Oakland mural crew salutes Alysa Liu with Temescal tribute

Three Illuminaries artists completed a 15-foot mural in Temescal honoring Oakland-born Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu, featuring her signature 'thizz face' as part of a wave of tributes to the Olympic champion sparked by her Milan gold.

via The Oaklandside|

#alysa-liu #arts-and-culture #mural

local7 months ago•24 min saved

Taste of Gold: Oakland Ice Cream Honors Alysa Liu's Olympic Triumph

Historic Fentons Creamery in Oakland launched a limited-time caramel ice cream with golden Oreos to celebrate Alysa Liu’s gold medal at Milano Cortina 2026. The flavor may be temporary, and the shop previously pledged Liu free ice cream for life, a gesture that followed Liu’s Bay Area hero welcome after her historic win.

via Patch|

#alysa-liu #fentons-creamery #local

sports7 months ago•4 min saved

Bay Area Celebrates Alysa Liu’s Olympic Gold Return

Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu lands in the Bay Area after Milan gold, greeted by cheering crowds; Oakland rolls out five billboards and plans a Bay Area‑wide celebration, with locals sharing pride at Alameda dining spots, as Liu eyes a Stars on Ice show in May at SAP Center.

via ABC7 San Francisco|

#alysa-liu #bay-area #figure-skating

entertainment7 months ago•12 min saved

Alysa Liu Celebrates Olympic Gold with Pasta and Tiramisù in Alameda

Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu stopped by Trabocco Kitchen and Cocktails in Alameda after returning from Italy to celebrate her gold, enjoying pasta Bolognese and a special dessert; staff praised her warmth, guests asked for photos, and Liu complimented the tiramisù while debunking online rumors about a lava cake.

via The Mercury News|

#alameda #alysa-liu #entertainment