Olympic champion Alysa Liu is stepping away from figure skating, but this time isn’t a retirement and she plans to be back
Alysa Liu, an Olympic figure skating champion, won gold at a competition in Milan and then decided to skip the upcoming season while continuing to train. She plans to return to competing in a later season.
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6 sourcesOakland native Alysa Liu says she won't compete this season, taking time 'to recalibrate'
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2 developments- Aug 26Olympic hero Alysa Liu to sit out figure skating season before 2027 return
- Aug 26Olympic champion Alysa Liu takes season off after Milan gold, promises her return to the ice
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