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Her Father Escaped China After Tiananmen Square, Now American Alysa Liu, Wins Women’s Skating Gold
Another American gold and another incredible story.
Alysa Liu won the gold medal for the US at the Olympics on Thursday. This comes after years of excelling in the sport.
Ms. Liu, who lives in Oakland, California, delivered a flawless performance in the free skate, looking relaxed and happy. Her nerves were clearly not an issue as she skated flawlessly on the ice, becoming America’s first United States medalist in the event since Sasha Cohen, and the first gold medalist since Sarah Hughes. She is also the eighth overall American to win gold, joining Hughes, Tara Lipinski, Kristi Yamaguchi and more.
Liu’s story is unique, especially since she retired after her first Olympic appearance in 2022. However, she returned to the sport two years ago, proving to be a golden decision.
I am in tears. Alysa Liu’s father was persecuted by the CCP and fled to America. She just won Gold for Team USA
FIRST TIME IN 2 DECADES ❤️
— MAGA Voice (@MAGAVoice) February 19, 2026
The CCP reportedly was so furious that Alysa Liu refused to skate for Team China that they sent spies after her and her father in America
The FBI discovered the plot and told Alysa, she speaks publicly about how China attempted to intimidate her not to skate for Team USA.
Did You Know:
The CCP was so furious that Alysa Liu refused to skate for Team China that they sent spies after her and her father in America
The FBI discovered the plot and told Alysa, she has spoken publicly how China attempted to intimidate her not to skate for Team USA pic.twitter.com/MLmIcCpD2F
— Jack Posobiec (@JackPosobiec) February 19, 2026
Liu’s story is remarkable and her skating is excellent.
From exile to excellence.
Alysa Liu just won the gold medal for Team USA.🥇🇺🇸
Her father was targeted by the CCP for supporting the Tiananmen Square protesters and had to flee to the United States.
Years later, the same brutal regime tried to recruit his daughter, a rising figure skating star.
Alysa Liu said, NO!!!
She chose the nation that protected her family instead of the one that persecuted it.
She chose liberty over authoritarianism.
I’m proud of her and grateful she wears the red, white, and blue. 🇺🇸
From exile to excellence.
Alysa Liu just won the gold medal for Team USA.🥇🇺🇸
Her father was targeted by the CCP for supporting the Tiananmen Square protesters and had to flee to the United States.
Years later, the same brutal regime tried to recruit his daughter, a rising… pic.twitter.com/vXO9CGLawf
— Enes Kanter FREEDOM (@EnesFreedom) February 19, 2026
Here is Liu, skating for gold.
I am in tears. Alysa Liu’s father was persecuted by the CCP and fled to America. She just won Gold for Team USA
FIRST TIME IN 2 DECADES ❤️
— MAGA Voice (@MAGAVoice) February 19, 2026
Here she talks about her road to gold.
Alysa Liu beams with pure joy talking about winning on her own terms.
She walked away from US champion at 13 in tears, ignored her coach at 16 who called the comeback a “bad idea,” then stormed back to win Worlds and 2 Olympic golds.
Simply amazing!
Alysa Liu beams with pure joy talking about winning on her own terms.
She walked away from US champion at 13 in tears, ignored her coach at 16 who called the comeback a “bad idea,” then stormed back to win Worlds and 2 Olympic golds.
Simply amazing!pic.twitter.com/OgBYqbhi8h
— Kim “Katie” USA (@KimKatieUSA) February 19, 2026