UCLA Gymnast Pays Tribute to Olympics Star Alysa Liu

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Winter Olympics gold medalist Alysa Liu's inspiring and joyful performance has resonated with athletes across the country, including UCLA Bruins gymnast Katelyn Rosen. After sticking her balance beam routine in a Big Ten gymnastics meet, Rosen broke out a figure skating-themed celebration as a tribute to Liu, who is also a UCLA student.

Why it matters

Liu's captivating Olympic gold medal win has made her a sensation, and her ability to inspire others with her authenticity and enthusiasm is already being felt in the sports world. Rosen's tribute highlights how Liu's impact extends beyond just figure skating.

The details

During a meet against Illinois, Rosen performed a figure skating-inspired celebration after her balance beam routine, posting on social media that she is "alysa liu's biggest fan." Liu, the 20-year-old Oakland native, won gold in women's figure skating at the recent Winter Olympics in a sensational performance that radiated joy and charm. Liu is currently a UCLA student, having taken a break from her studies to prepare for the Games.

• On February 23, 2026, Katelyn Rosen performed her figure skating-themed celebration after a balance beam routine.
• Alysa Liu won the gold medal in women's figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano, Italy on February 19, 2026.

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What’s next

As Alysa Liu continues her studies at UCLA, it will be interesting to see if more of her fellow Bruins athletes pay tribute to the Olympic champion and how her inspiring performance continues to resonate across the sports world.