Olympic Figure Skater Alysa Liu Is Taking Next Season Off to ‘Recalibrate’

Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu is taking a step back from figure skating after winning big at the 2026 Milan Cortina games — but she’ll be back. “To my supporters, while people are announcing programs, imma take this time to announce that I will not be competing this season,” Liu, 21, announced via Instagram on Tuesday, August 25. She noted that she’d be using her time off to find balance in her life and ultimately come back a stronger athlete. “I always want to challenge myself in new ways, so my artistry & skating can evolve,” Liu explained. “It’s important to me tha...

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