5'2"
19
Richmond, CA
California Connections Academy, ‘21 and University of California, ‘27
Specialty: Singles
Daughter of Arthur Liu and the oldest of five siblings, Selina, Julia, Joshua and Justin
Was the youngest U.S. figure skating national champion in history, winning the title at age 13 in 2019
First U.S. female figure skater to land a quadruple jump in international competition
Member of the Youth Court in Oakland, CA, helping underage youth with criminal records
Enjoys film, dancing and going to the beach
Alysa Liu is an American figure skater and Olympian who made history as one of the youngest and most accomplished skaters of her generation. Born in Clovis, California, she began skating at age five and quickly became a standout in the sport. At just 13 years old, she won the 2019 U.S. National Championship, becoming the youngest skater ever to do so. She defended her title in 2020, solidifying her place among the country’s top skaters.
Liu competed at the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022, finishing seventh in the women’s singles event, the highest among the U.S. competitors. She also won a bronze medal at the 2022 World Championships, becoming the first U.S. woman to reach the world podium since 2016. Known for her technical prowess, she was the first U.S. female skater to land a quadruple jump in international competition.
During the COVID-19 quarantine, her local ice rinks shut down, disrupting her training schedule. She also experienced a growth spurt at the time. These changes caused Liu to do some self-reflection, from which she ultimately decided she wanted to spend more time with her family. She finished out the 2022 season and then announced her retirement from competitive skating.
Two years later, Alysa decided to make her return to figure skating, carefully selecting her own team, costumes, music and program aesthetic. Her first competition back on the rink occurred at the U.S. figure skating national championships, where she placed second.
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