From Break to Gold: Alysa Liu's Inspiring Journey to Olympic Glory
Alysa Liu, a former child prodigy figure skater from Oakland, took a break from the sport after the 2022 Beijing Olympics but made a remarkable comeback inspired by a family ski trip. She returned to the ice and achieved a historic victory at the 2026 Milan Olympics, winning two gold medals in the team event and women's individual competition, becoming the first American woman in 24 years to do so. Taylor Swift's narration of an NBC video package for Liu and her teammates, known as the 'Blade Angels,' was credited by Liu for helping them secure victory at the Olympics. Liu expressed gratitude to Swift at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards and announced her intention to defend her Olympic gold at the 2030 French Alps Olympic Games.