Alysa Liu

Alysa Liu (born August 8, 2006) is an American figure skater who made history at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics by becoming the youngest individual gold medalist in U.S. Winter Olympics history when she won the team gold medal at age 15. Born in Richmond, California, Liu began skating at a young age and quickly rose through the competitive ranks, demonstrating exceptional technical skill and athletic prowess. She has won the U.S. National Championships twice and consistently performs complex technical elements, including multiple triple axels, which are relatively rare among female figure skaters. Liu's achievements have made her one of the most prominent young athletes in figure skating. Her success represents a new generation of American figure skaters pushing the boundaries of the sport technically. Beyond competition, Liu has become an important role model for young Asian-American athletes and has significantly raised the profile of figure skating in the United States.