Matt Varga Look anywhere in pop culture, and you’ll see the already inescapable influence of Ms. Alysia Liu; from the success of “Stateside” following her standout performance to the song, to the countless fashion write-ups on her singular “halo highlights.”
It’s frankly past due that the 20-year-old, the first American in over two decades to capture a gold medal in figure skating, reaches our homepage. By linking up with Nike for a wide-ranging interview around what propels her to success, she’s done exactly that, sharing with the Swoosh the lessons learned from her Italian-set victory and, more generally, her journey from national champion at 13, to disillusioned with the sport entirely a few years later, all the way back to the mountaintop this year.
Though she sported Nike gear during her time in Milan, this magazine-style build-out is official confirmation. Campaign shots included with it showcased Liu in some of the brand’s spotlight products for the opening half of 2026, including the Nike Air Max 95 “Neon” apparel, the Air Liquid Max, and the recently released Jacquemus Moon Shoe.
Yet of course, Alysia Liu is getting her own Nike swag. A greyscale embrace of her crowning moment is coming on a tee and a hoodie via Nike.com, retailing for $45 and $70, respectively. Keep the link HERE handy for the tee and HERE for the hoodie; we’ll update this page as soon as they become available.
