Summary
Alysa Liu, an American figure skater, finished her 2025–26 season by winning two gold medals at the Winter Olympics in Milan. She was recently named one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2026 for her impact on the sport and beyond.
Key Facts
- Alysa Liu won two gold medals representing the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
- She earned gold in the team event and the women’s free skate.
- She became the first woman to win both events at the Olympics since Sarah Hughes in 2002.
- Liu withdrew from the 2026 World Figure Skating Championships to take a break after the Olympics.
- She was included in TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2026 at age 20.
- Liu is known for her strong personality and skating on her own terms.
- Fans have been inspired by her style and openness since she first gained attention as a young teen.
- After a brief retirement at age 16, Liu returned to the sport and won multiple gold medals.
