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Olympics ice skating icon Alysa Liu makes shock decision on her future
After winning Olympic gold this past winter, figure skater Alysa Liu announced that she will be taking the year off in order to 'recalibrate' after a whirlwind 2026.
TL;DR
- Alysa Liu, Olympic gold medalist figure skater, is taking a year off from competition.
- She announced her decision via Instagram, stating a need to 'recalibrate' and evolve her artistry.
- Liu became an icon after her gold medal win, the first for an American woman in singles since 2002.
- She previously quit due to stress but is not ending her career.
- Liu has also gained attention in fashion, attending the Met Gala and appearing in magazines.