In a sweet and surprising moment, Elon Musk, a super-rich businessman who makes cool cars, decided to give a Tesla to Alysa Liu, a 19-year-old figure skater who just won a big championship. Alysa made history as the first American woman in 19 years to win the World Figure Skating Championship, and now her amazing story mixes sports with a special gift from Musk.
On March 28, 2025, Alysa skated beautifully at a big arena in Boston called TD Garden. She wore a sparkly gold dress and danced on ice to a song called “MacArthur Park” by Donna Summer. Her jumps and moves were perfect, earning her a super high score of 222.97 points. This win was a big deal because no American woman had won this title since 2006, when Kimmie Meissner did it. Alysa’s victory beat Japan’s Kaori Sakamoto, who had won the last three times.
Alysa’s story is extra special because she quit skating at 16 when it stopped being fun. But she came back this year and proved she’s better than ever. Her big win gave Americans hope that their skaters can be the best again.
Then came Elon Musk with a big surprise! Musk, who runs Tesla, a company that makes fast and fancy electric cars, saw Alysa’s win and wanted to celebrate her. He wrote on Twitter that he was proud of her hard work and said he’d give her a Tesla Model S Plaid, a super speedy car. “Alysa shows what it means to be great and never give up—things we love at Tesla,” he said.
For Alysa, getting a Tesla isn’t just about having a cool car—it’s a special thank-you from someone famous for big ideas. She posted online, “Thank you, Elon Musk! This is so awesome. I can’t wait to drive my new car!”
Some people think the car might have fun details, like gold colors to match her dress or designs that look like an ice rink. That would be neat!
Alysa’s win and Musk’s gift are making lots of people smile. Her story shows kids that if you work hard and keep trying, amazing things can happen. Plus, it’s exciting to see a sports star and a car maker team up like this. Alysa is already getting ready for the Winter Olympics in Italy next year, hoping to win another big prize for America. With her talent and new Tesla, she’s showing everyone how to dream big!
