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Alysa Liu taking a break from figure skating while looking ahead to next season
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· August 26, 2026
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Key points She announced this decision on social media, stating she will return for the 2027-28 season. Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu is stepping away from figure skating for the remainder of the 2026-27 season.
Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu is stepping away from figure skating for the remainder of the 2026-27 season. She announced this decision on social media, stating she will return for the 2027-28 season. Liu expressed a desire to challenge herself and allow her skating to evolve with her personal growth.
Liu's decision comes after a significant year, during which she achieved a notable milestone in February. Further details about her break and future plans are available through her social media announcement.
The break is intended to give Liu time to recalibrate and fine-tune her approach to the sport, with plans to return and compete in the future.
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Category: News Published: August 26, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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