Time to 'recalibrate': Olympic figure skating champion Liu to miss season
Superstar figure skater Alysa Liu steps back to miss the new season six months on from her stunning Winter Olympic gold medal.
American figure skating champion Alysa Liu plans to take a break from competition after the 2026-27 season, according to an announcement made on her social media. At 21 years old, Liu, who won gold in the women's singles at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, wants to "recalibrate" and develop her skating away from the demands of competition.
She plans to continue working with her coaches, Phillip DiGuglielmo and Massimo Scali, focusing on her artistry, spins, and jumps. Liu's decision comes after a career marked by rapid success, followed by burnout and retirement at the age of 16. She returned to skating during a ski trip and made a surprise comeback, eventually winning the world championship in 2025.
Liu's journey has been one of growth and self-discovery, and she expresses gratitude for the opportunities the sport has provided her.
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