Move over, world – Richmond’s skating sensation Alysa Liu just reminded everyone why she’s the ultimate Gen Z champion! 🔥

From Retirement to Royal Treatment

At just 19 years old, Liu made a jaw-dropping comeback that’ll have you questioning everything you know about “taking a break”. After two years of retirement, she waltzed back onto the international stage and snatched gold at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships in Boston, becoming the first American woman to win in nearly two decades. Talk about a mic drop moment! 💁‍♀️

Breaking Records Like They’re Disposable

This isn’t just any ordinary win. Liu decimated the competition with a stunning 222.97 points, leaving previous three-time world champion Kaori Sakamoto in the silver medal dust. Her performance to Donna Summer’s “MacArthur Park” was so epic, the audience couldn’t help but give her a standing ovation while showering her with stuffed animals. Pure. Magic. ✨

The Comeback Kid

Remember when Liu was the youngest US women’s national champion at 13? Yeah, she’s been breaking barriers since before most of us figured out how to tie our skating laces. After finishing sixth at the 2022 Beijing Olympics and winning bronze at world championships, she briefly retired – only to return after a ski trip rekindled her competitive fire. We stan a queen who knows her own worth! 👑

So Bay Area fam, let’s raise a locally sourced, organic, fair-trade toast to Alysa Liu – proving once again that Northern California doesn’t just produce tech geniuses, but world-dominating athletes too! 🌉🏆