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Alysa Liu’s Dad Explains Why She Retired From Figure Skating at 16

Alysa Liu’s Dad Explains Why She Retired From Figure Skating at 16

Summary

Alysa Liu, a talented figure skater for Team USA, retired at age 16 after feeling burned out and unhappy. After taking a break, she returned to skating on her own terms and achieved great success, including winning a gold medal at the Winter Olympics.

Key Facts

  • Alysa Liu retired from figure skating at 16 after the 2022 Beijing Olympics due to exhaustion and unhappiness.
  • Her father, Arthur Liu, indicated she was traumatized and suffering from PTSD related to skating.
  • Liu returned to skating a year later, setting her own rules for training and performance.
  • Since returning, she won first place at the 2024 Budapest Trophy and second at the 2025 U.S. Championships.
  • Alysa Liu became a member of Team USA and won a gold medal in the team event at the Winter Olympics.
  • Liu is part of a popular skating trio called the "Blade Angels" with Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito.
  • The trio is competing in the short program and free skate final at the Olympics, aiming for more medals.
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