THE RUNDOWNAlysa Liu attended Elton John’s 2026 Oscars viewing Party.The Olympic figure skater wore a tuxedo with a twist.Liu recently became the first American in 24 years to win gold in the women’s figure skating competition.On March 15, Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu attended Elton John’s 2026 Oscars viewing party wearing an edgy take on the classic black tux. Liu’s version featured a black blazer slung over her shoulders, paired with a white turtleneck blouse with long cuffed sleeves that fell over her hands. The tips of her pointed black shoes just peeked out from the hem of her pants.Michael Kovac//Getty ImagesIt’s been a big 2026 for Liu already. On February 19, the 20-year-old athlete won gold in the women’s figure skating competition following her electrifying free skate, becoming the first American to take home Olympic gold in the event in 24 years. In an interview with ELLE ahead of the games, Liu talked about the thrill of nailing her routine.“The happiest I felt was, after I hit my ending pose, seeing everyone stand up and start roaring. I was like, ‘Oh hell yeah!’” she said. “But it wasn’t the winning part that made me feel good, it was actually the skate program I did. It was my favorite run through I’ve ever done. And the energy was insane. Everyone was cheering, clapping, dancing. I would do anything to skate that program and feel the energy of all those people again.”Liu was recognized for her natural talent at a young age and trained relentlessly. But before her huge moment of triumph, the phenom took a self-imposed “retirement” to live her life and get back to skating joyfully.“I felt like I was missing life all for this skating career that I didn’t even care about,” she explained to ELLE. “I didn’t really have a dream of my own, except to be at home.”Liu returned to skating with a newfound understanding of herself and what she wanted from the sport.“I knew who I was, I knew what my interests were, what I liked and disliked, and it was really fun,” Liu said. “When I was a kid, so many people told me who I was and who I wanted to be—there was so much projection. I didn’t have a chance to explore myself, my brain, or my hobbies, but now I have, so I’m feeling really grounded in who I am.”