Olympian Edmunds praises Alysa Liu's Olympic gold

Polina Edmunds discusses Alysa Liu's figure skating triumph at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Olympian Polina Edmunds, a San Jose native who competed at the 2014 Sochi Olympics, joined NBC Bay Area's Raj Mathai to share her thoughts on Alysa Liu's gold medal performance at the recent Milan Cortina Olympics.

Why it matters

Edmunds' perspective as a fellow Olympian provides unique insight into the dedication and skill required to reach the pinnacle of figure skating at the Olympic Games.

The details

During the interview, Edmunds discussed her own experiences as a figure skater and how Liu was able to find 'herself on the ice' to deliver a gold medal-winning performance.

  • Polina Edmunds competed at the 2014 Sochi Olympics.
  • Alysa Liu won gold at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.

The players

Polina Edmunds

A San Jose native who competed in figure skating at the 2014 Sochi Olympics.

Alysa Liu

The figure skater who won gold at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.

Raj Mathai

The NBC Bay Area news anchor who interviewed Polina Edmunds.

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What they’re saying

“Alysa Liu found 'herself on the ice' to deliver a gold medal-winning performance.”

— Polina Edmunds, Olympian (NBC Bay Area)

The takeaway

Edmunds' insights as a fellow Olympian provide valuable perspective on the dedication and skill required to reach the pinnacle of figure skating at the Olympic Games, and highlight the inspiring performance of Alysa Liu in capturing gold.