US EditionU.S. Olympic figure skating champion Liu withdraws from world championships
- With the world championships set for March 24-29 in Prague, U.S. Figure Skating named Sarah Everhardt to replace Olympic champion Alysa Liu.
- Last month Alysa Liu won Olympic gold at the Milano Cortina Games, and she has now withdrawn from the World Championships scheduled later this month.
- Sarah Everhardt, second alternate, moved up after finishing fifth at U.S. Senior Nationals on Jan. 09, 2026, when first alternate Bradie Tennell declined.
- Alysa Liu, the reigning world champion, will not defend her title after withdrawing, meaning the defending champion will not compete in the U.S. Worlds entry list.
- After a brief retirement and strong return, Liu joins a list of notable skaters who have opted out of the championships, including Japan's Olympic pairs champions Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara.
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