Alysa Liu Wins Olympic Gold on Her Own Terms
TL;DR
Alysa Liu, who became the first American woman since 2002 to win Olympic gold in individual figure skating, says she would’ve been happy without the medal and is prioritizing self-care, downtime with friends, and personal growth over the spotlight; after a 2022 retirement, she returned on her own terms, ignores online noise, and uses her platform to tell her story while performing with joyful, artistic flair.
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