Summary
Alysa Liu, an American figure skater, won a gold medal at the Winter Olympics. Her performance featured the song "MacArthur Park" by Donna Summer, which gained new popularity as a result. Liu's performance went viral, drawing millions of views and new fans.
Key Facts
- Alysa Liu won the gold medal in the women's individual figure skating competition at the Winter Olympics.
- She moved from third to first place with her free skate performance.
- Liu gained nearly 2 million new followers on Instagram since arriving in Milan.
- Her routine used the song "MacArthur Park" by Donna Summer, which is now climbing music charts.
- The song was originally released in the 1960s and made popular as a disco version in the 1970s by Donna Summer.
- Liu retired after the 2022 Beijing Games but returned, focusing on skating to music she enjoyed.
