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Alysa Liu Claims Historic Figure Skating Gold

Oakland's Alysa Liu has secured a historic gold medal in women's figure skating, marking the United States' first individual victory in the discipline since 2002.

The 20-year-old skater capped off a remarkable comeback by winning gold in 2024, following her initial triumph at the 2022 Winter Olympics. Liu, who retired briefly in 2022 before returning to the ice, spoke about her Olympic dreams as a 13-year-old in 2019.