Alysa Liu

Alysa Liu is a Chinese-American figure skater representing the United States. She is newsworthy due to her participation in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. After stepping away from the sport at 16, feeling burnt out and wanting more control over her career, she has made a comeback. Recent articles highlight her carrying US medal hopes into the concluding women's free skate at the Olympics. She is also discussed in the context of athletes of Asian heritage at the Winter Olympics, alongside Eileen Gu, and how conversations surrounding them sometimes drift from their achievements to political questions. Her return to skating and performance at the Olympics are significant, marking a new chapter in her career where she has more control and skates on her own terms.