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Oakland Honors Olympic Champion Alysa Liu with Key to the City

The figure skating gold medalist was celebrated in her hometown with a rally featuring Bay Area artists and sports teams.

Oakland Celebrates Hometown Hero Alysa Liu's Olympic Gold Medals

The city is hosting a rally on Thursday to honor the figure skater's historic wins.

Alysa Liu Grapples with Overnight Fame After Oakland Rally

Figure skater acknowledges attention has been 'overwhelming' since Olympic gold medal win.

U.S. Olympic Hockey Teams Face Scrutiny Over Unsportsmanlike Behavior

Male team's immature actions draw criticism, while female team earns praise for sportsmanship and success.

Oakland Celebrates Olympian Alysa Liu with Sold-Out Rally

KTVU to livestream the event honoring the figure skating gold medalist

Oakland to Host Celebration Rally for Olympic Champion Alysa Liu

The free event at City Hall will welcome the figure skating star back to her hometown after her historic performance at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Oakland to Host Celebration for Olympic Gold Medalist Alysa Liu

The 20-year-old figure skater, who trained at the Oakland Ice Center, will be honored at a rally in Frank Ogawa Plaza on March 12.

Alysa Liu's Olympic Gold Marks Triumph Over Skating's Toxic Culture

The 24-year-old's unconventional path back to the top of the sport shows the power of personal agency and joy over results-driven pressure.

Olympian Alysa Liu Reveals 2 Keys to Staying Grounded After Gold Medal Win

The 20-year-old figure skater shares how she's avoided getting overwhelmed by newfound fame and social media attention.

Alysa Liu Honored by Hometown NHL Team's Mascot

San Jose Sharks mascot Sharkie pays tribute to Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu at home game.

U.S. Figure Skater and UCLA Student Alysa Liu Wins Gold After Comeback

The inspiring story of how Alysa Liu won gold at the Olympics after years of retirement.

Alysa Liu Wins Olympic Gold After Chinese Spying Attempt

The American figure skater overcame a Chinese spying plot targeting her and her father, a Tiananmen Square protester.

Alysa Liu wins figure skating gold, ending 24-year US drought

The 20-year-old from the San Francisco Bay Area delivered the U.S. its first women's figure skating gold medal since 2002.

Alysa Liu wins figure skating gold, ending 24-year US drought

The 20-year-old American delivers a near-flawless Olympic free skate performance in Milan.

Lake Elsinore to welcome year-round indoor ice rink this April

New Ice Cave facility to host hockey, skating, and more

Alysa Liu Wins Olympic Gold with Unconventional Approach

The 20-year-old figure skater cared more about her artistry than the medal, defying expectations of Olympic success.

Alysa Liu Wins Olympic Gold in Stunning Comeback

The 20-year-old American figure skater's incredible life story now includes an Olympic gold medal victory.

Oakland's Alysa Liu wins Olympic gold in figure skating

The 20-year-old figure skater's victory at the Milan Cortina Olympics is celebrated by her hometown fans at the Oakland Ice Center.

Alysa Liu Wins Gold at 2026 Winter Olympics

The 20-year-old figure skater's joyful performance captivates the crowd and makes history.

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