Overview
- Ahead of setting a date, Oakland’s mayor said the city is organizing a community-wide event to honor Liu following her two Olympic golds, with tributes ranging from airport welcomes to new murals.
- Liu is confirmed on the start list for the ISU World Figure Skating Championships in Prague from March 24–29, where organizers expect a deep post-Olympic field.
- Her coaches are coordinating training adjustments at her Oakland rink, including potential closed sessions, to manage increased attention as she returns to full practice.
- The Olympic champion made high-profile stateside appearances, headlining the Skating Club of Boston’s Ice Chips show and inspiring a San Jose Sharks mascot tribute that went viral.
- Liu’s Instagram following has jumped to more than 6.6 million, and she says she is not retiring as she continues under an agreement that gives her control over programs, style and training.