Alysa Liu: A Champion's Journey

Alysa Liu began skating at the age of 5, dedicating over a decade to the sport

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Liu represented Team USA at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, finishing seventh, and later secured a bronze medal at the World Championships the same year.

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In April 2022, at the age of 16, Liu announced her retirement from competitive figure skating, expressing satisfaction with her accomplishments.

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In 2025, Liu made a stunning comeback, winning the World Championships in Boston at 19, becoming the first American woman to do so since 2006.

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Alysa Liu's journey from prodigy to champion showcases her resilience and dedication, inspiring future generations in the world of figure skating.

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In April 2022, at the age of 16, Liu announced her retirement from competitive figure skating, expressing satisfaction with her accomplishments.

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Alysa Liu: A Champion's Journey

Alysa Liu began skating at the age of 5, dedicating over a decade to the sport

Liu represented Team USA at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, finishing seventh, and later secured a bronze medal at the World Championships the same year.

In April 2022, at the age of 16, Liu announced her retirement from competitive figure skating, expressing satisfaction with her accomplishments.

In 2025, Liu made a stunning comeback, winning the World Championships in Boston at 19, becoming the first American woman to do so since 2006.​

Alysa Liu's journey from prodigy to champion showcases her resilience and dedication, inspiring future generations in the world of figure skating.

In April 2022, at the age of 16, Liu announced her retirement from competitive figure skating, expressing satisfaction with her accomplishments.

In 2025, Liu made a stunning comeback, winning the World Championships in Boston at 19, becoming the first American woman to do so since 2006.