American Figure Skater Forced to Return Her Olympic Gold Medal One Day After Winning It

20-Year-Old Alysa Liu Officially Selected for Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics

Alysa Liu has punched her ticket to the 2026 Winter Olympics by winning the silver medal at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships on January 9. This podium finish confirms that the 20-year-old skater will again dazzle the crowd and represent Team USA in Milan-Cortina. Liu finished second behind Amber Glenn, who claimed her third consecutive

American Figure Skater Forced to Return Her Olympic Gold Medal One Day After Winning It

Alysa Liu of the United States of America celebrates (James Lang-Imagn Images) Figure skater Alysa Liu is already having the time of her life at the Winter Olympics. Liu was among the Team USA figure skaters — Amber Glenn, Ilia Malinin, Ellie Kam, Danny O’Shea, Madison Chock, and Evan Bates — who won gold in the team event. They were joined on the podium by Team Japan and Team Italy, who finished in second and third place, respectively. The good…

Clovis native wins gold with Team USA figure skating

Clovis native Alysa Liu took home a gold medal for her part in Team USA’s figure skating victory.  She won’t be able to take home the original medal she won, however, since it got damaged during a celebration.  Winning gold: Liu, 20, was born in Clovis and now lives and trains near Oakland. She also currently attends UCLA.  Liu placed second in the women’s short program, helping Team USA win gold in the team event, beating out Japan and Italy. …