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Olympic hero Alysa Liu to sit out figure skating season before 2027 return
Olympic champion Alysa Liu will sit out the 2026-27 figure skating season, taking another break from competition while continuing to train ahead of a planned return the following year.
TL;DR
- Alysa Liu will not compete in the 2026-27 figure skating season.
- She plans to use this time to train and focus on personal growth and artistry.
- Liu intends to return to competition in the 2027-28 season.
- Her career has previously included early retirement and a comeback to win world and Olympic titles.
- Liu aims to have more agency over her career, focusing on self-expression over results.