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February 24, 2026
Golden Olympian Had to Return Medal Due to Unusual Situation During Celebration
A real drama unfolded behind the scenes of a big celebration at the Winter Olympics, and the young American figure skater Alisa Liu was at the center of attention, having to return one of the two gold medals she won after an unexpected mishap during the celebration.
TL;DR
- Alisa Liu, an American figure skater, won two gold medals at the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina.
- During her celebration, the medal fell off its ribbon, resulting in scratches and dents.
- Liu had to return the damaged medal to the organizers and received a new one.
- She became the first American woman in over 20 years to win Olympic gold in individual figure skating.
- Liu had previously placed sixth at the 2022 Beijing Olympics and took a two-year break before her comeback.
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