Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu is taking the season off from figure skating

American figure skater Alysa Liu, who won Olympic gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics, announced on Tuesday, August 26, 2026 that she is taking the entire 2026-27 season off from figure skating. The 21-year-old, who claimed both team and individual gold medals, has stepped away from the sport before but has vowed to return. Liu cited the need for a break following the intense demands in the aftermath of her Olympic success.