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Olympic Gold Medalist Alysa Liu Has Advice for Aspiring Figure Skaters: "Don't Try to Be the Next Me"
Alysa Liu returned after a two-year break emphasizing rest and joy, helping the U.S. win team gold and capturing individual Olympic gold at the 2026 Winter Games.
- On Feb. 19, 2026, Alysa Liu won the women's singles Olympic gold at Milan, adding to her team gold earlier in the Games, with her breathtaking free skate.
- During her hiatus, Liu climbed to Mount Everest base camp and studied psychology at UCLA before resuming full training in June 2024, after burning out following Beijing 2022 and 'retiring' at 16.
- Emphasizing mindset, Alysa Liu says she focuses on joy, prioritizes recovery and rest, and urges young skaters and athletes to find their own path and take time for themselves.
- Media reaction focused on Liu's celebrations and style, which drew wide coverage and helped redeem U.S. figure skating by beating top contenders Kaori Sakamoto and Ami Nakai.
- Looking ahead, Alysa Liu said she "can't imagine not skating next year" but urges young athletes seeking guidance to be authentic and break through barriers.
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How a relaxed and joyous Alysa Liu won the Gold
In one of the most improbable comebacks in the history of figure skating, Alysa Liu of the United States, who quit the sport after the 2022 Beijing Olympics, reclaimed her career on her own joyous terms and won the gold medal in the women’s competition Thursday at the Milan Cortina Games.
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