Alysa Liu Announces Return to Competitive Figure Skating
The 18-year-old Olympic athlete and historic jumper ends her retirement, eyeing the 2024-25 season.
- Alysa Liu, a two-time U.S. figure skating champion and Olympic athlete, announces her return to competition after nearly two years of retirement.
- At 18 years old, Liu is known for her historic achievements, including being the youngest skater to land a triple axel and the first American woman to land a quadruple Lutz.
- Liu last competed at the 2022 Winter Olympics and the world championships, where she won a bronze medal before retiring.
- She has not confirmed whether she will aim for the 2026 Olympics but plans to compete in the 2024-25 season.
- U.S. Figure Skating expresses strong support for Liu's return, highlighting her potential to build on her past successes.