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Alysa Liu to skip 2026-27 figure skating season for personal growth

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 4:23 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Alysa Liu to skip 2026-27 figure skating season for personal growth

Summary

Alysa Liu announced she will not compete in the 2026-27 figure skating season, opting instead to focus on her personal development and artistry. The Olympic gold medalist expressed her desire to improve her skills and to recalibrate before returning for the 2027-28 season. This decision comes after her historic performances in February at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, where she won gold in both Women’s Singles and the Mixed Team event. Liu plans to cheer for her teammates during her hiatus, reassuring fans that she will be back. She has spoken with her coaches about her choice, which they fully support.

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•Alysa Liu will not compete in the 2026-27 season.
•She aims to enhance her artistry and overall skating skills.
•Liu reassured fans of her return for the 2027-28 season.
•She recently won Olympic gold medals in Milan in February 2026.
•Liu plans to support her teammates during her break.

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4:23 AMYahoo Sports — Alysa Liu Skipping Upcoming Figure Skating Season, Plans to ‘Fine-Tune’ Her ‘Artistry’ and Skills

What they're saying

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“I really want to improve my skating, and I wanted to take the time to do that for myself and just to evolve,” the Olympic gold medalist said of her decision
— Yahoo Sports

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