Liu has a frenulum piercing in the tissue that connects her upper lip to her gums, a piece of jewelry that hangs down over her two front teeth and can be spotted whenever she smiles widely. She referred to the piercing as her "smiley" in a video interview with Milwaukee-based NBC affiliate TMJ4 News that was published in January 2026.

At 16, out of love with the sport, Liu stepped away. Controlling her career, after years of oversight from her father, was the only way she could return.

Frostad swiped the gold medal back from Forehand by equalling that 98.25 on his final run, giving Norway its 14th gold of this year's Games. While Forehand couldn't nab gold, he walked away with an impressive silver medal in what commentators called the best Big Air competition they've ever seen with outrageous scoring from the entire field.

Alysa Liu hopes for another figure skating medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, and her father's story is part of the journey. Get to know Arthur Liu.

The 20-year-old Liu scored 76.59 points for an impeccable short program on Tuesday night, leaving her just over two points behind the leader.

Liu's coach brought the energy.

Alysa Liu has one of the most distinctive styles at the Winter Olympics. Many fans notice a 'smiley' piercing and striped hair. Here's what they mean.

After retiring from figure skating at 16, Alysa Liu returned on her own terms, with her own quirky style. And she's an Olympic gold medal favorite.

Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito are Team USA’s last shot at taking home another figure skating medal. They take the ice Thursday for the free skate.

Arthur Liu, Alysa Liu’s father and longtime presence in the stands, has played a central role in the figure skater’s career, from her early rise to her return on her own terms.