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Oakland Cheers Olympic Champ Alysa Liu
13 Mar
Summary
- Oakland celebrated Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu with a key to the city.
- Liu won two gold medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics in figure skating.
- The event featured performances by G-Eazy and Kehlani.
Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu was honored in her hometown of Oakland with a spirited rally and the presentation of a key to the city on Thursday. Liu, 20, recently achieved a significant milestone by winning two gold medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy. Her victories include the women's singles competition and a team event medal, marking the first Winter Games gold for an American woman in over two decades.
Throughout the Olympics, Liu vocally expressed her pride in her roots. She was seen acknowledging a fan waving the city's flag and declared "Oakland shoutout!" to the cameras. In another memorable moment, she emphatically stated "From the Bay!" when asked to complete the phrase "Alysa Liu is...".
The celebration embraced Oakland's vibrant culture with performances from fellow Bay Area artists G-Eazy and Grammy Award winner Kehlani. Mascots from the Oakland Ballers and Golden State Valkyries also joined the festivities, highlighting the community's collective pride in Liu's accomplishments.
