Olympic Gold Medalist Alysa Liu Joins Skating Club of Boston

The 20-year-old champion will headline the club's annual showcase event.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Alysa Liu, the 2026 Olympic gold medalist in figure skating, is joining the Skating Club of Boston and will headline the club's annual 'Ice Chips 2026: A World Tour' showcase event on February 28 and March 1. Liu, known for her upbeat personality and signature 'halo' hair, will be joined by other Olympians at the event, which features various ice skating styles including singles, pairs, ice dance, synchronized skating, and theater performances.

Why it matters

Liu's move to the Skating Club of Boston marks an exciting new chapter in her post-Olympic career. As the first individual women's figure skating gold medalist for the U.S. since 2006, Liu has captured the hearts of American fans with her talent and charisma. Her participation in the club's showcase event will draw significant attention and interest in the sport of figure skating.

The details

At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Liu earned a gold medal as part of the U.S. figure skating team, as well as an individual gold medal in the women's singles free skate. Her routine was performed to 'MacArthur Park Suite' by Donna Summer. Liu recently returned to competitive skating after walking away from the sport at 16 following the 2022 Winter Olympics.

  • Alysa Liu will headline the 'Ice Chips 2026: A World Tour' showcase event on February 28 and March 1.
  • Liu will also headline the Stars on Ice tour, which begins on April 16 and will include a stop in Boston on April 25.

The players

Alysa Liu

A 20-year-old figure skater who won gold medals for the U.S. figure skating team and in the women's singles free skate at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.

Skating Club of Boston

A figure skating club located in Norwood, Massachusetts that is hosting the 'Ice Chips 2026: A World Tour' showcase event.

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What’s next

Liu will headline the Stars on Ice tour, which begins on April 16 and will include a stop in Boston on April 25.

The takeaway

As the first individual women's figure skating gold medalist for the U.S. since 2006, Alysa Liu's participation in the Skating Club of Boston's showcase event will draw significant attention and interest in the sport of figure skating, further cementing her status as a rising star in the sport.