
Alysa Liu Pauses to Refine Her Skating and Artistry
Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu announced she will skip the upcoming figure-skating season to recalibrate and further develop her artistry, with plans to return for the 2027–28 season. The star, who retired at 16 due to burnout and later staged a comeback to win gold at the 2026 Olympics, has since been in high demand (Louis Vuitton ambassador, Met Gala) and was set to compete at Skate America in November; she said she’ll support teammates meanwhile and will come back after focusing on self-improvement.













