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Alysa Liu Skates for Olympic Berth After Self-Directed Comeback

Selection for Milan-Cortina will be decided after this week’s U.S. Championships.

Overview

  • The 20-year-old returned to competition in March 2024, inspired by a skiing trip, following a 2022 retirement at 16.
  • She captured the 2025 World Championship in Boston, then added gold at the ISU World Team Trophy and the Grand Prix Final in Nagoya.
  • She is competing at the national event with strong credentials and is widely expected to make Team USA, though selection is not yet official.
  • Since her return, Liu has taken greater control over music, costumes, and training, crafting programs to fit her own vision.
  • Liu describes this phase as fully for herself, while coach Phillip DiGuglielmo calls it a reboot that reflects her increased agency.