Alysa Liu's Olympic Gold Medal Win Inspiring Young Skaters at Oakland Ice Rink Where She Trained

Vacaville Ice Sports inspires future, present champions

It doesn’t take long for a group of kids lying on the floor of Vacaville Ice Sports — Solano County’s only ice skating rink — to be inspired and rowdy. After all, they’re watching Olympic hero Alysa Liu, who often practices at the rink. “Oh my gosh! She is so good! Wow!” exclaims a group of youngsters around age 5, watching a big-screen television inside the venue. General Manager Ashley Adema also patiently watches the routine from Liu on the b…

Alysa Liu's Olympic gold medal win inspiring young skaters at Oakland ice rink where she trained

News of Alysa Liu's gold medal in the women's single skating event​, the first American woman to win gold since 2002, is the talk of the town in Oakland.

Hella Oakland: Marshawn Lynch champions Alysa Liu to win gold. And she does

Alyssa Liu's Olympic gold medal win was hella Oakland. Just ask fellow Oakland native Marshawn Lynch.

Bring gold 'back to The Town': The Oakland connection between Marshawn Lynch and Alysa Liu

Marshawn Lynch's message to Alysa Liu before her gold medal skate highlighted their shared Oakland roots.

Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift congratulate Olympic gold medalists – KS95 94.5

Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift are showing their support for Olympic gold medalists.Selena gave a shoutout to U.S. figure skater Alysa Liu, who won gold following her free skate on…

Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift congratulate Olympic gold medalists

Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift are showing their support for Olympic gold medalists.Selena gave a shoutout to U.S. figure skater Alysa Liu, who won gold following her free skate on… Source