Alysa Liu Retired at 16â€¦ Then Came Back and Won Gold: Andre Ward Shouts Out Fellow Oakland Olympian

ByALL THE SMOKE FIGHT 01/03/2026

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Andre Ward tells the story of Alysa Liu retiring at 16 and returning with a new mindset that led to a gold medal. He explains what pressure does to prodigies and why freedom can unlock greatness.

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