Alysa Liu announces hiatus from figure skating competition for personal growth
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 5:16 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Alysa Liu confirmed she will sit out the upcoming season to focus on personal growth and enhance her skating artistry. Liu, a prominent figure skater and two-time gold medalist at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, expressed her desire to recalibrate and evolve before returning to competition next year. Despite stepping back from competitions, she plans to continue training and will support her teammates during this break. Liu's career has seen a significant rise in popularity, reflected in her social media following and endorsement deals.
- •Alysa Liu won two gold medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
- •She cites personal growth as the reason for her break from competition.
- •Liu plans to continue training during her hiatus.
- •She has gained significant popularity with 8.2 million Instagram followers.
- •She aims to return to competition next year after refining her skills.
- 5:16 AMYahoo Sports — Olympics news: Alysa Liu’s career announcement will have fans wondering
"Alysa Liu has become arguably the most prominent figure skater in the world. She won two gold medals at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in February, further cementing her status on the global stage. She has seen her popularity rise in recent years, including getting endorsement deals from big-name brands and hanging out with Taylor Swift […] The post Olympics news: Alysa Liu’s career announcement will have fans wondering appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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