Barbra Streisand set out to celebrate Bay Area figure skater Alysa Liu’s Olympic triumph. Instead, her Instagram tribute set off a lively online debate.
Liu won gold in women’s singles at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan on Feb. 19, becoming the first American woman in 24 years to claim the title. The 20-year-old athlete, who grew up in Richmond, delivered an exuberant free skate — widely praised for its technical precision and joy — capping a closely watched return to competition after her brief retirement in 2022.
The following day, Streisand, 83, shared a message with her 1.8 million Instagram followers…