"Alysa Liu, she represented The Town! When she skated, she showed style, she showed finesse, she showed Oakland style. And when she bit the coin, she let 'em know that Oakland is in the house. So we are so proud of her."
"Liu, who won the first Winter Games gold medal by an American woman in more than two decades, captured two gold medals in figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy. She won the gold medal in the women's singles competition and a second as part of the U.S. team event."
"Throughout the Olympics, Liu, 20, represented her hometown not only through her performances but also verbally. After finishing her program, she spotted a fan in the crowd holding the city's flag. Liu smiled, pointed toward the fan and then looked at the camera and said, 'Oakland shoutout!'"
Alysa Liu, a 20-year-old figure skater from Oakland, won two gold medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy—one in women's singles and one as part of the U.S. team event. This marked the first Winter Games gold medal by an American woman in over two decades. Oakland honored her achievements with a rally outside City Hall where Mayor Barbara Lee presented her with a key to the city. Throughout the Olympics, Liu prominently represented her hometown, spotting an Oakland flag in the crowd and giving an "Oakland shoutout" after her performance, and later declaring "From the Bay!" The celebration featured performances by Bay Area artists G-Eazy and Kehlani, along with mascots from local sports teams.
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