Alysa Liu On What Tara Lipinski Told Her After Breaking Her Skating Record | TODAY

[@tarzan12345]

Her dad is a super parent. For those who haven't heard their story. This guy got out of China in 1989 during the time of Tienanmen massacre (not sure if he was involved in any way). He made it to the US, worked through schools and earned an MBA and a law degree. He then had 5 kids using anonymous egg donors and surrogates, with the 3 youngest being triplets. He raised them as single dad while practicing law. It's just an incredible story.

[@huajie666liu8]

It should be filmed! Like the ballet dancer story.

[@suhugo9546]

A modern day family! With love anything is possible.

[@huajie666liu8]

@@suhugo9546 with love everything is possible. That is absolute truth.

[@michelelam3584]

Why didn't he marry? I'm just curious, no offend.

[@huajie666liu8]

@4starKT Surrogate carrying the eggs from others. From Wiki.

[@lindatannock]

People seldom acknowledge the sacrifice parents make to let their kids skate. It's an *enormous* commitment! Practice is often at 5 or 6am, and then again after school. It's a lot of getting up super early and hanging around for hours. My mum was truly an incredible woman, and gave up SO much for me! Huge congrats to Alissa. Can't wait to see her on the international stage. She's got a great future ahead of her! 👏⛸💖

[@keirasedge]

My parents said they are happy to do anything for me as long as I am happy. I will forever love them for the sacrifices they make!

[@tantrumthursday]

She is so articulate! So happy for her and her dad!

[@michaellim4165]

I was smiling from ear to ear during the ENTIRE time. Way to you Alysa Liu! SO PROUD OF YOU!!!!

[@TheWesBradshaw]

She broke Tara's record, got congratulated by Tara, but would STILL wanna meet Michelle (again). Sounds about right lol.

[@djmuscovy7525]

It's just easier to connect with someone in the same ethnic group. Even though she's half white, she is growing up in a Chinese family.

[@TheWesBradshaw]

@@djmuscovy7525 oh I understand that. But almost any skating fan would pass up Tara for Michelle. LOL

[@parisbrat]

@@TheWesBradshaw You know it!!

[@pph20001]

From wiki: Liu began skating at the age of five, when her father, a fan of Michelle Kwan, brought her to the rink. I think that's the reason.

[@dkblazer24]

Omg so true!! Michelle Kwan all day!

[@raderanneke]

Such a poised young lady. Her smile is great!!

[@lessonlearned9399]

So cute.

[@kncshw6257]

Her Dad is a Chinese legend.

[@strugglingcollegestudent]

Lol yes he is

[@michelelam3584]

I love her smile, so bright and pure!

[@ashnkksmom2264]

She is such a remarkable young lady. She is an amazing skater and being so young makes it even more amazing. She is also so respectful and the cutest thing. I love how she says she’s not even able to compete internationally yet.

[@strugglingcollegestudent]

She looks like a fairy princess... Charming and sweet

[@michaelkensington2494]

She has the same smile as her dad, so cute. And she has so much charisma for such a young 13 yo girl. 😁

[@ms1007901]

I searched the Chinese article about her dad. Her dad had an extraordinary path to U.S. I am impressed by his story. Hope.the best for Alysa Liu and her dad.

[@wayneessar7489]

Her and her Father share that great smile!

[@j.helenyang6417]

It makes me cry everytime thinking about how much hard work going into this from such a young age. Can't be happier for her and her family.

[@laurencemartin3373]

What an Amazing young Lady and to have that gift at such a young age. Full props to Dad! I’d love to take him out to dinner and hear his story.

[@sheilabloom6735]

She is so down to earth and her father is wonderful.

[@Ladynoir1710]

THIS GIRL is one year YOUNGER than me and is performing on ice and and BEATED A RECORD While I'm here going to school SHE'S AMAZING FOR HER AGE

[@AT-jm4dl]

Don't compare yourself to other. You do you. You're amazing in your own way.

[@Ladynoir1710]

@@AT-jm4dl THANKS!

[@moondim7]

Please don't start to put on pressure and high expectations in this girl !!! She is just starting let her go at her own pace...

[@xtian384]

Tamar LxMxBxPxTxE too late, I’m afraid

[@JS-zw4gs]

Tamar LxMxBxPxTxE stop being a “helicopter” mom and over protect the kids. Kids need challenge. Kids need pressure. If kids fail, let them fail and teach them to get up again. Wrap up a kid in “bubble” is just raising a weak and incompetent kid. Let the kid face spotlight and get used to it. Not big deal and she can handle it more than you thought.

[@xtian384]

Never let bully-mothers tell you how to raise your children

[@nickderekyelli]

@@JS-zw4gs tell that to the countless Hollywood youth who are drug addicted or have committed suicide...geez!

[@nickderekyelli]

couldn't agree more!

[@bernieudo4399]

Such a sweet young girl who combines artistry & athleticism at such an early age. Just can imagine how better she'll be in two years. We are witnessing a higher level of ladies figure skating & the return of greatness. The joy she expresses is what will take her far.

[@darquequeen2323]

Thank you Alysa for making me enjoy watching figure skating again. It was an absolute treat to watch you skate. Truly a dark horse. 👍🏽 You go girl!!! 😄❤️⛸🥇

[@xiaocui01]

Such an intelligent young lady!

[@annapavfan4680]

It's been a long time since the US has produced a star like her in figure skating. Very elegant and strong young lady.

[@skatefan9495]

She is so adorable. Love her smile.

[@strugglingcollegestudent]

She looks like a fairy princess... Beautiful and charming young lady

[@Mmmmkay88]

😭omg chills from this incredible girl and amazing father!

[@lserranov]

Young girl you did awesome, I really admire what you accomplished at your age. Hats off, congrats!

[@tahirahmed1776]

very encouraging well done Alysa Liu just 13 years and winning an international skating competition.......born figure skater......

[@makeupanddance1548]

Tahir Ahmed Actually correction it was a national competition she’s so young she can’t even compete internationally yet until the year of the next Winter Olympics I’m sure she’ll be winning national competitions until then and I can definitely see her on the Olympic podium in 2022

[@xtian384]

MakeupandDance 15 actually, correction, she can compete in international competitions, but at a Junior level

[@makeupanddance1548]

Yes that is what I meant she can't compete at senior level international competitions. @@xtian384

[@xtian384]

MakeupandDance 15 the way you said it made it look like she can’t compete internationally at all

[@makeupanddance1548]

Yes sorry about that I just assumed it was implied but thanks for correcting me@@xtian384

[@icesk8mike]

This family is awesome just like mine they made a lot of sacrifices

[@BellaBubblles]

Im so happy to see a young girl WITHOUT make up, not like all these young girls no looking like there 20 yrs old. Shes naturally sweet and beautiful

[@joshmos]

I see her and her Dad and I know there is still good in this world. A reason to live.

[@suhugo9546]

A star is born! ⭐️

[@annecohen8927]

A new star has been born and her name's Alysa Liu. Yes. That's absolutely true!

[@Karm1200]

At least we no longer have to listen to Tara talk about her record ever again.

[@BmcC102]

Karm1200, Ugh, envious much? Now I’m just hoping I don’t have to read another obnoxious comment from you ever again. 🙄

[@Karm1200]

@@BmcC102 Not envious - never skated a day in my life and have not interest in doing so

[@xtian384]

@@Karm1200 the fox also said that the grapes are sour

[@Karm1200]

@@xtian384 What does that even mean? Alysa is deserving of the title. Tara Lipinski is a rude and disrespectful person.

[@xtian384]

Karm1200 rude and disrespectful how?

[@danielchen2968]

totally love her, such a sweetie

[@anitabreakone]

I hope she continues to skate for the pure love of skating and continues to be successful and enjoy competing. ❤️

[@smofc2010]

She's a good mechanic. I hope she develops SOUL/spirit/ feeling in her dancing. I don't see it now. She is so young she still has time.

[@mm8693]

SMS I see her spirit and passion

[@brigidmalley8479]

i was smiling the whole time i was watching this

[@patrickrembert5765]

Great interview!! Wishing everyone the best!

[@tarajh]

I love this kid! ♡

[@annieliu35]

I wish her mother can see her and be like, Dam I wish I was there to help her. Her dad and her sisters all know how important this is to her and are very grateful and able to sacrifice their things so she can get this far. I wish them all the best. I LOVE YOU ALSYA! May God bless them all. I have the same last name as them. :) LOL

[@Sunn777]

She’s elegant, beautiful!

[@rebeccahoffman2493]

I'm so glad she had fun competing thats what it should be about! No pressure!

[@haileydowney8787]

So cute and her technical score🤗

[@tyboogie1982]

YASSSS YOU BETTA SAY MICHELLE KWAN!!!! She's my all time favorite athlete. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@VoteforAndrewYang-rn5mw]

Such a sweet heart

[@callieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee]

That was so sweet of Bradie and Mariah to help her up the podium 😊

[@rajasmu]

at that time i too was 4'7 and 13 years old. unfortunately i was neither able to ice skate or win medals for anything but academic competitions

[@icesk8mike]

THIS GIRL IS ON FIRE

[@xtian384]

michael carbonaro yes! We’ll pick up the ashes in a short while

[@comment6864]

@@xtian384 ??

[@knock-knockwhosthere9933]

Erm... U meant ON ICE?!

[@icesk8mike]

@@knock-knockwhosthere9933 quoting Alicia Keys

[@nicolassanabria4386]

I love that Tara showed she’s not the mean girl everyone portrays her to be. That seemed very genuine and honest. After all, Tara will remain the youngest Olympic champion anyway. Lol

[@BmcC102]

Nicolas Sanabria, and World Champ, too.

[@djmuscovy7525]

Will Alysa possibly win the Olympic at a younger age than Tara did?

[@venuzmodeling]

Slo Mo she won’t, Tara was 15 and by the time the next Winter Olympics come up Alysa will be 17 or 16

[@mcwyman7928]

@@djmuscovy7525 Also, the rules were different back then. You could compete younger than you can now. The age rules were actually changed before Tara won her world championship but she was grandfathered in so she could still compete.

[@tongpopyro2691]

tara a mean girl? I think you mean nancy kerrigan

[@IGlowIFlow]

She’s so gorgeous she reminds me of my younger self ❤️🤭

[@darkenergy9893]

Are you sure?

[@norao5056]

Me too.

[@johnfeng4374]

What an intelligent young Chinese girl!

[@johnfeng4374]

@poortaiwanese her dad is from Sichuan China! Chinese American!

[@johnfeng4374]

@poortaiwanese all US citizens are called American!

[@elizabethhurley1129]

@@johnfeng4374 She's also half Caucasian. She is delightful - why do you have to categorize her? She's a delightful, bright, talented young girl.

[@mariavsolis1843]

We love you 👼👼👼

[@rsb512]

She is so adorable and has such an amazing talent. I only hope the pressure doesn't overwhelm her and that puberty doesn't hurt her too much although she obviously has a lot of room to grow over the next few years. Just growing a few inches could change everything. But with Alysas talent she may be able to overcome puberty the way Alina Zagitova has.

[@starflowers1017]

I saw her at a school I went to yesterday

[@IAMSUHAIRUI]

i wish i had a daughter like her

[@ericli4573]

I cannot imagine those who clicked dislike

[@sarbuck355]

A beautiful girl.

[@talya1877]

H&S could have done a little bit of research to realize Alysa will be old enough for the next Olympics.

[@vivienarmstrong7268]

Wow awesome and her Dad the measure of the man.

[@xtian384]

1.5cm

[@sahpire75]

Omg her dad is so cute! Love her

[@sofiairenemanzovega7176]

Well. The score actually doesn't matter a lot. Cause nationals scores, except South Korea, are so overscored. That's why Nationals Scores don't take internationally as records.

[@iveyl506]

she;s so pretty!!

[@kaayleelynn3424]

She’s so pretty

[@sunshineland]

She's a star! I hope she goes all the way and wins World and Olympics in the near future. But first thing first, I hope her dad doesn't follow the footsteps of Michelle Kwan's dad who ruined the chance of winning the Olympics Gold for Kwan!

[@esquibelle]

Is her performance posted online? I can't find it on KZbin. Thanks in advance

[@sarcasticklutz]

Cool good for her.

[@bagelbob3979]

shes a goddes at twelve she did a triple axel and some professional skater cant do that like gracie gold

[@iknowyourerightbut6464]

im the same age as her and i’ve been skating as long as her and then she just makes me depressed with myself lol

[@barkingtree88]

When Michelle Kwan was finishing her last competition, Alysa Liu was not even born yet!!

[@lovelyrita4953]

She is the cutest!

[@evvlau]

Liu - 劉, Cool

[@yuanying632]

such a beautiful girl!

[@jiatong8123]

this truly makes me realise i am USELESS

[@xtian384]

and here she goes, ready for the marketing-merry-go-round that's going to ruin her

[@JS-zw4gs]

x tian Do marketing jobs ruin Hanyu and Kim Yuna careers? They both are big stars in their own countries and their faces are on commercial products everywhere.

[@huajie666liu8]

No. She needs this. This will bring her fame, ads, and confidence.

[@JS-zw4gs]

huajie666 liu I agreed. She also needs money too. Figure skating sport is super expensive. I know her dad is a lawyer but still...any additional income can help the girl to succeed in future.

[@xtian384]

@@JS-zw4gs Yuna and Hanyu are adults born and raised within a culture with a high density of intrinsic values which they contribute to represent. She is a 13 year old raised in the absolute vacuum of the US culture of merchandise, where people like huajiee666 think that "she needs this" because this "will bring her fame, ads and confidence"

[@xtian384]

@@JS-zw4gs she is in the US national team, EVERYTHING is paid for.

[@chongvang8505]

Another win for Asians!

[@MrLandonweber]

Haha!

[@kelerhtz]

So what did Tara Lipinski say to her? ???

[@xtian384]

Angoto kelez that records are meant to be broken and she is glad that Alyssa was the one who did it. Did you listen to the whole interview??

[@gwo-roaglee7698]

great girl

[@katherinewilson1853]

omg she is so cute!

[@catalina7370]

She is so cute

[@michaelc.z.373]

So cute!

[@as-qw6md]

It's so telling of the 2 different cultures that all these Russian girls dominate the sport, get world records at every competition, jump QUADS and 3A at 13yo and get a normal amount of recognition... and then in the USA a young girls wins one nationals, hasn't been to a single international and immediately gets hyped up in this media frenzy... typical American style ^^

[@wittybobby2131]

Because Russians take steroids.

[@sunrise5710]

a s it’s expected of the Russians lol

[@AT-jm4dl]

Are you from Russia? How do you know what type of media attention the Russian baby ballerinas are getting back home ?

[@linamory544]

the russian trio got interviewed on the federal news and a late night show after they all medalled at russian nationals this year, so they got pretty much the same amount of recognition as alysa did.

[@as-qw6md]

@@linamory544 only that they are in their second international season and between them are the World Champion, the GPF champion, and won all their GP events. Apart from jumping never seen before elements like a 4Lz. They should get recognition for that, they've basically revolutionised the sport, especially Trusova. Alysa is cute and a nice skater etc but Americans are just so delusional when it comes to, well, anything ^^

[@badabing6474]

Her mom is white i presume.She has a surrogate donor.Great personality & talent!

[@MrLandonweber]

Why would you presume that?

[@JoshuaFazeli]

Alysa needs a restraining against Hoda as well.

[@espiritubautista1176]

Chinese are good in figure skating like her

[@Ultravaldd]

watch the russians, eteri tutberidze's students have really big quads - you'll be really impressed.

[@yeshiyangzom8532]

bespokovaaa Aliona is the most beautiful

[@hydrolito]

She's should step on the shorter podium and then go up to the taller one. Why try to step such a long distance?

[@lynncraig6151]

@ hydrolite...I thought the same thing. Just because you are a great athlete... doesn't mean high intelligence or common sense goes along with it.

[@dheeradjlachman9658]

😁👍 good girl

[@TT-ee4qp]

Now we know Tara was overrated to win the 1998 Olympics and Michelle was robbed.

[@dongmingxu765]

世界上最漂亮最可爱最聪明的女孩！

[@ANT.H]

wonder if her biological mum knows about her daughter? would like to know her feelings too.

[@zhaohuitan1743]

That Chinese dad is very special, i want to know his story rather than his daughter

[@kelly1195]

When you can achieve things that inspire people, when you don’t need school

[@JS-zw4gs]

Lilkeer she is home schooled, just like Nathan Chen. Eire skaters take online courses. Nathan is able to get to Yale’s college, in case you don’t know.

[@solopolo]

Only in America

[@jamesonoof5973]

Five more years.

[@jzizzles7799]

8 is a Chinese lucky number

[@Dovid2000]

She is so cute and lady-like.

[@kamui3477]

なんと可愛らしい！　彼女を見ていると浅田真央を彷彿とさせるよね。 未来の大スター誕生！ときたもんだ。　応援しているよ。

[@Pauloveskim]

my white dad and asian mom were just racist to us all our lives..

[@djmuscovy7525]

How so?

[@markmnorcal]

The interviewers are jealous of a 13 year old. LOL

[@robin212212]

No, i think they have the proud mother looks.

[@BruinsBeatCanucks]

She knows who Billie Eilish is? Wow

[@jillivers6834]

jason! She is just a normal teenager outside of skating

[@yamisice]

My appreciation for her doubled when she said that for some reason lol. I kind hope she uses a Billie Eilish song for an EX

[@sunrise5710]

jason! She’s still a normal person outside of figure skating

[@cringeypotatoes6541]

Billie squad

[@chrismartino3519]

awww

[@katiegreening3178]

Hol up, She's 4'7"?! She's short lol

[@morganalayna4247]

Katie Greening she’s only 13

[@katiegreening3178]

@@morganalayna4247 I'm twelve, and I'm 4"11, and that's still kind of short for my age in my school lol

[@darkenergy9893]

A Chinese American obviously.

[@Zoegottiy]

DARK ENERGY what’s that suppose to mean

[@方正-u7e]

DARK ENERGY Chinese descent

[@suhugo9546]

DARK ENERGY thank you, Next! 🥊

[@Enrelie]

I am Chinese American and I am confucian by this comment

[@darkenergy9893]

@@Enrelie I feel the "Confucian" from you while you telling me you are a Chinese race.