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Alysa Liu Issues Privacy Plea as Oakland Sets March 12 Homecoming

She is preparing to defend her world title in Prague after a sudden leap into mainstream celebrity.

Overview

  • The 20-year-old said crowds swarmed her at an airport and that “someone chased me to my car,” asking fans to respect her personal space.
  • Oakland announced a public celebration for Liu on March 12, with city leaders praising the double gold medalist’s achievement.
  • Liu’s profile has exploded since Milano-Cortina, including a Teen Vogue cover and a playful Tonight Show cameo where she gifted Jimmy Fallon a “halo” wig.
  • Her Instagram following has jumped to more than 7 million as she warns about impostor accounts and deals with heightened privacy concerns.
  • After winning Olympic gold in both team and women’s singles, she is slated to compete later this month at the World Championships in Prague.