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Who is Figure Skating World Champion Alysa Liu at the 2026 Winter Olympics?

Who is Figure Skating World Champion Alysa Liu at the 2026 Winter Olympics?

Summary

Alysa Liu, a figure skater from California, is competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics after previously retiring from the sport. She is the current women's world champion and a favorite to win a gold medal.

Key Facts

  • Alysa Liu is competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.
  • She is 20 years old and from Clovis, California.
  • Liu won her first U.S. national figure skating championship at age 13 and again at age 14.
  • She retired from figure skating after placing third at the world championship in her first Olympic appearance.
  • Liu returned to competitive figure skating and won the 2025 world championship.
  • Her major rivals at the Olympics include U.S. teammate Amber Glenn, Russian champion Adeliia Petrosian, and Japan's Kaori Sakamoto.
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