ALYSA LIU GAINS 4M INSTAGRAM FOLLOWERS IN 2 WEEKS — Quick Facts
Alysa Liu gained nearly 4 million Instagram followers in just two weeks during the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics, growing from 210,000 to 4.3 million followers. The 20-year-old UCLA student won two gold medals in figure skating and became the most-followed figure skater on Instagram, surpassing Russian skater Alexandra Trusova.
Key Data Points
- Liu gained 4 million followers in 2 weeks, starting with 210K and reaching 4.3M
- She became the first American woman to win figure skating gold since Sarah Hughes in 2002
- Complex magazine called her their 'biggest fan' despite having 11M followers themselves
Frequently Asked
- How many Instagram followers did Alysa Liu gain during the Olympics?
- Liu gained nearly 4 million followers, growing from 210,000 to 4.3 million in just two weeks during the Milano Cortina Olympics.
- When did Alysa Liu win Olympic gold?
- Liu won gold on February 19, 2026, becoming the first American woman to win figure skating gold since Sarah Hughes in 2002.
- What makes Liu's social media growth significant?
- She became the most-followed figure skater on Instagram of all time, surpassing Russian skater Alexandra Trusova.