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Maybe that's exactly why she won Olympic gold because her mind was elsewhere, not obsessed with winning a medal.
Alysa Liu made history at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics by capturing the gold medal in women's singles figure skating with a score of 226.79 points, the highest of the competition. In doing so, she became one of the few athletes to win multiple Olympic medals at these Games.
Liu makes history with fearless free skate comeback
In an interview with 60 Minutes before departing for the Olympics, Liu appeared calm and clear about her objective and according to her, it wasn't specifically about winning gold.
For Liu, what matters most is inspiring people and creating an emotional experience, whether positive or negative but meaningful. That mindset suggests she competed without the constant pressure of chasing a medal. The results, she believes, come from discipline, consistency, talent, and the support of those around her, the elements required to reach the highest level in women's figure skating.
Liu delivered a flawless comeback in the free skate, surpassing Japan's Kaori Sakamoto and Ami Nakai to claim gold for the United States. Her victory also makes her the first American woman to reach the Olympic podium in this event since 2006.
Beyond her performance, Liu also drew attention for her striking hairstyle.
The newly crowned gold medalist's hair, featuring alternating horizontal bands of brunette and blonde, quickly became one of the most talked-about visual details of the competition. And unlike many athletes' styles, Liu's look is not just aesthetic, it carries a deeply personal meaning.