Alysa Liu Skates to PinkPantheress at Olympic Gala
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Key Points:
- Alysa Liu won the U.S.'s first Olympic gold medal in figure skating since 2002 and performed a new routine at the 2026 Olympic Exhibition Gala in Milan set to PinkPantheress’s “Stateside” remix featuring Zara Larsson.
- Liu and PinkPantheress share mutual admiration, with Liu previously praising Pink’s 2023 album "Heaven Knows" as inspiring and energizing.
- Pink responded to Liu’s admiration by expressing how Liu’s skating fulfills her own childhood dreams and thanked her for the support.
- Liu announced her plan to skate to the “Stateside” remix after receiving Pink’s supportive message, continuing her trend of incorporating her personal music tastes into major performances.
