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Figure Skating News / EssentiallySports / October 12

Olympic Hero Alysa Liu Explains Exact Reason for Putting Competitive Skating on Hold Until Next Year

Alysa Liu has reached the top of figure skating, but she isn’t ready to let competition dictate what comes next. After a dream Olympic season, the American star has decided to step away from the competitive spotlight and focus on herself.

Figure Skating News / HerSportsNation / September 17

Alysa Liu once explained why she needed distance from figure skating

At 16, Alysa Liu walked away from the sport at its peak. The reason: she refused to let it dictate who she was. The figure skater walked away from the toxicity.

Figure Skating News / HerSportsNation / September 1

Alysa Liu reveals real reason for sitting out the 2026-27 season

Figure skating fans all over the world were after US figure skater and Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu announced that she will be sitting out of competitions

Figure Skating News / EssentiallySports / August 31

'Return of the Russian': Former Olympic Skater Gives Reason for Alysa Liu Taking Figure Skating Break

Alysa Liu completely redefined her career trajectory during her second stint as a competitive figure skater. The 21-year-old captured gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics after implementing a strict “my way or highway” approach to her training.

Alysa Liu News / HerSportsNation / August 27

Ilia Malinin reacts to Alysa Liu’s announcement post-Olympic triumph

Ilia Malinin has reacted to Alysa Liu’s decision to sit out the 2026-27 season. The Olympic champion’s absence will be felt by her fellow American skaters, including Malinin, who admitted he was sad to see her step away.

Figure Skating News / EssentiallySports / August 26

America’s Sweetheart Alysa Liu Announces Another Break From Olympic Champion Duties

For Alysa Liu, stepping away from figure skating has never simply meant leaving the ice. At 16, she walked away after years of pressure had drained her love for the sport.

Figure Skating News / EssentiallySports / August 20

'Betraying My 16-Year-Old Self': Alysa Liu Gets Vulnerable on Figure Skating Return

Alysa Liu once walked away from figure skating to find herself. When she eventually returned, her biggest challenge wasn’t relearning difficult jumps. Instead, it was facing her past decision to leave. Liu continued to win medals on the ice.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / June 20

U.S. Figure Skater Alysa Liu's Appearance at Valkyries-Lynx Game Stirs Reactions

The Minnesota Lynx and Golden State Valkyries' showdown at Chase Center on Friday was one to watch. After all, the Lynx have one of the most exciting rookies

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / June 9

Wagner Moura, Kate Hudson Lead Time 100’s Most Influential People of 2026

Prominent industry figures Wagner Moura and Kate Hudson lead the most influential people list of the 2026 TIME 100 most influential people. The elite assembly of global trailblazers is stepping into the spotlight as one of the media's most prestigious annual rosters uncovers its newest class of cultural powerhouses.

Figure Skating News / Athlon Sports / May 28

Amber Glenn Had Strong Feelings for Alysa Liu's AMAs Look

Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu wore a gothic rock-inspired outfit to the American Music Awards in Las Vegas on Monday night. Her Team USA teammate Amber Glenn later reacted strongly to the look.

Figure Skating News / HerSportsNation / May 7

Watch: Alysa Liu Shows off 2026 Met Gala Outfit

Coming off a gold medal run at the Milan Olympics earlier this year, Alysa Liu isn’t new to constant camera flashes. But nothing is quite like the Met Gala, not to mention her stunning outfit.

Figure Skating News / Total Pro Sports / May 5

Alysa Liu Was Visibly Shaken As Man Tried Jumping Over Barriers At Met Gala Before NYPD Took Him Out During Wild Scene

Alysa Liu was nearly the victim of a ruined Met Gala moment after one man tried breaking into the event while she was on the red carpet. The man, a protester, had designs on leaping over a barrier right in front of the figure skater, who looked a bit put off.

Figure Skating News / Athlon Sports / April 15

U.S. Figure Skater Alysa Liu Speaks Out on Exciting Career Move

Alysa Liu’s legacy at the Olympics has been firmly established, and nothing can undo it. She has become an icon both in the United States and among Asians after representing them at the 2026 Winter Olympics last February, where she won two gold medals.

Figure Skating News / Athlon Sports / April 11

U.S. Figure Skater Alysa Liu Reacts to Exciting Announcement

Alysa Liu continues to rise in popularity following her incredible showing at the 2026 Winter Olympics last February, during which she won two gold medals.

Figure Skating News / Athlon Sports / April 9

Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn News Announced on Wednesday

Something big is coming to Midtown Manhattan in New York City this spring. A major announcement on Wednesday involving Olympic stars Alysa Liu and Amber Glenn has generated excitement among fans.

Figure Skating News / Athlon Sports / April 7

Alysa Liu Has Three Words After Exciting Update Away From Figure Skating

The Alysa Liu hype train just keeps on going. It has been well over a month since the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics ended, but the United States figure skating star continues to reap the benefits of her success in the Games.

Alysa Liu News / College Sports Only / March 21

Fernando Mendoza Shoots His Shot With Olympian Alysa Liu

It doesn’t seem like Fernando Mendoza has come down from the high of winning a national championship and Heisman Trophy just yet. Mendoza, 22, is a fellow Epic Partner with 20-year-old Alysa Liu, who became an Olympic Champion in figure skating at this year’s Winter Games.

Figure Skating News / Athlon Sports / March 9

U.S. Figure Skater Alysa Liu Apologizes for Controversial Comment

Alysa Liu came out of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics as a global sensation. This is after the 20-year-old dominated the field to win two gold medals in her second Winter Games appearance.

Figure Skating News / Larry Brown Sports / March 6

Alysa Liu speaks out about getting chased to her car by a fan

Alysa Liu is quickly learning the price of fame. The United States women’s figure skating star Liu took to Instagram this week to share a story about a troubling fan encounter that she had at the airport.

Figure Skating News / Athlon Sports / February 28

U.S. Figure Skater Alysa Liu Reveals Olympics 'Crush'

United States figure skater Alysa Liu is not dating anyone. At least this was what she revealed in January during an interview with Cosmopolitan. Liu said that “I love being single” and that she sees herself “being single for a very long time.” So much has happened since then, though.

Figure Skating News / Athlon Sports / February 26

ISU Makes Official Alysa Liu Announcement After Winter Olympics

Alysa Liu barely has the time to soak in her historic success from the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. The United States figure skating star came home with two gold medals.

Figure Skating News / HerSportsNation / February 23

Alysa Liu Reveals the Surprising Reason She Doesn’t Want to Rule Fortnite

After an Olympic gold medal, Alysa Liu knows exactly what she wants. In a recent interview with USA Today, the “halo hair” athlete was given two choices.

Olympics News / Larry Brown Sports / February 20

Alysa Liu had six-word message after her gold-medal performance

Alysa Liu captured Olympic gold in women’s figure skating at the 2026 Winter Games in Milan, delivering a joyful, near-flawless free skate that ended a 24-year drought for the United States in the event.

Four years after scandal, Olympic women's figure skating delivers an utterly redemptive podium

Top takeaways from Olympic women's figure skating: Alysa Liu's glorious gold, Japan's big night, more

Olympics News / Athlon Sports / February 19

Olympics Reacts to Alyssa Liu's Behavior After Winning Free Skate

United States figure skater Alysa Liu made it 2-for-2 on Thursday after an incredible performance in the free skate of the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / February 19

Alysa Liu Drops F-Bomb Live After Olympic Free Skate — Fans React

Alysa Liu delivered the performance of a lifetime during free skate at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Thursday, February 19. The pro figure skater headed into the final round of competition in third place after Tuesday’s short program, but officially won gold by the end of Thursday night.