He Held His Daughter’s Banner in the Stands, Watched Her Skate Into History, and Let His Pride Do the Talking — Alysa Liu’s Father Gave the Olympics Its Most Heart-Stopping Moment
When Alysa Liu clinched Olympic gold at the 2026 Winter Games in Milano Cortina, the ice lit up with celebration — and in the stands, her father, Arthur Liu, could barely contain his emotion.
Cameras captured Arthur’s raw response as the 20-year-old figure skating phenom delivered a historic performance that ended a 24-year U.S. gold medal drought in women’s singles. The proud father was seen cheering wildly alongside Liu’s siblings, a moment that resonated deeply with fans nationwide.
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