Olympic Star Alysa Liu Is Back in the Bay, and Oakland Is Ready to Celebrate
KQED • • sports
Key Points:
- Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu, who grew up in Richmond and trained in Oakland, is being celebrated by the city for winning the U.S.’s first women’s singles figure skating gold in over 20 years and contributing to the team’s victory in Milan.
- Oakland is planning a community-wide celebration in her honor, with Mayor Barbara Lee praising Liu as an inspiring example of the city’s resilience and promising future.
- Local businesses and organizations, including Fentons Creamery and the Oakland Ice Center, have shown strong support, offering lifelong ice cream and hosting viewing parties during her competitions.
- Liu’s connection to the Bay Area extends beyond skating, with public transit agencies like BART and San Francisco Muni recognizing her contributions and featuring her
