Alysa Liu Celebrates Olympic Gold with PinkPantheress-Inspired Skate
Published February 23, 2026
From Gold Medal to Fan Favorite
Just days after securing the U.S.’s first Olympic gold medal in figure skating since 2002, Alysa Liu captivated audiences at the 2026 Olympic Exhibition Gala in Milan with a performance dedicated to one of her favorite artists, PinkPantheress. Liu debuted a new routine set to the “Stateside” remix featuring Zara Larsson on Saturday, February 21.
A Mutual Appreciation
The connection between Liu and PinkPantheress extends beyond a simple fan-artist relationship. When asked to share her Perfect 10
, Liu chose Pink’s 2023 album Heaven Knows, explaining, It gets me hyped up, and it gets me in the zone…it’s just very inspiring.
PinkPantheress responded with a message of her own, stating, You are so inspiring and when I was younger I was obsessed with figure skaters so you are literally living my dream. Thank you so much for the love.
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Teasing the Performance
Liu had previously hinted at her choice of music after reporter Raymond Braun shared PinkPantheress’s supportive message. Liu confirmed that she would skate to the “Stateside” remix if she performed at the Olympic Gala, calling PinkPantheress her favorite artist.
A History of Personal Expression
This isn’t the first time Liu has infused her personal musical tastes into her performances. She previously skated her gold-medal-winning free skate program to Donna Summer’s “MacArthur Park Suite,” and her short program to Laufey’s “Promise.”
The Remix and the Album
The Zara Larsson-assisted “Stateside” remix is featured on PinkPantheress’s 2025 album Fancy Some More?, which includes collaborations with artists like Jade, Oklou, Ravyn Lenae, and Nia Archives, and draws inspiration from Sugababes, Basement Jaxx, and Kylie Minogue. The album is a remix of PinkPantheress’s sophomore album, Fancy That.
Exhibition Gala Freedom
The Exhibition Gala provides skaters with a unique opportunity to perform without the constraints of competition rules. As Olympian Mariah Bell described it, skaters can skate for as long or as little as you want, to whatever music you want, to whatever costume you want.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What song did Alysa Liu skate to at the Exhibition Gala? Alysa Liu skated to the “Stateside” remix by PinkPantheress featuring Zara Larsson.
- When did Alysa Liu win her Olympic gold medal? Alysa Liu won her Olympic gold medal on Thursday, February 20, 2026.
- What album did Alysa Liu choose as her ‘Perfect 10’? Alysa Liu chose PinkPantheress’s 2023 album Heaven Knows.
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