Clovis’ Alysa Liu’s golden return includes a broken medal — and a big smile
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- Liu finished first in the U.S. short program in Milan; her medal broke.
- Medal broke during celebration; Liu said she got it replaced for media.
- Liu returned after a skiing trip and will compete two more times.
What a return to the Winter Olympics for Alysa Liu.
Liu, who was born in Clovis, placed first in the short program event for the U.S. in Milan.
Her celebration, however, took a disappointing turn when her gold medal broke during celebrations, as she shared on social media on Monday.
Afterwards, she wrote, “My medal don’t need the ribbon.”
The malfunction didn’t dampen the 20-year-old spirit after she told Sacramento TV station KCRA that she got it replaced.
“I was jumping up and down and it just dropped off,” she said. “But I got it replaced this morning because I have to wear one for this media day.”
Liu is having a good time in the Winter Olympics. She will compete two more times.
Liu returned to figure skating after taking a skiing trip that got her thinking of returning to skating, which is turning out to be the best decision.
Now, it appears Liu, who is living in Oakland, is all smiles.
