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Alysa Liu’s Post‑Olympic Spotlight: Teen Vogue Cover, Viral TV Moments, Medal Returned for Replacement

Her media run highlights a boundary‑setting approach to skating that prioritizes life balance.

Overview

  • Liu popped up during The Tonight Show monologue and handed Jimmy Fallon a wig styled like her signature halo‑ring hair instead of her medals.
  • During a Today backstage meeting, Daniel Radcliffe declined to wear her gold medal, calling it “stolen valor,” and posed holding it instead.
  • Teen Vogue unveiled Liu as its cover athlete, where she said she chooses time with friends over extra training and would “jeopardize” her career if necessary.
  • One Olympic gold separated from its ribbon in Milan and, under Games protocol, was turned in temporarily for replacement.
  • Fans are speculating about a possible relationship with musician Glaive after a dinner sighting in Oakland, though nothing is confirmed beyond friendship.