# Alysa Liu pauses skating for personal growth

> Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu steps back from competition to focus on creativity and self-discovery.
- Title: Alysa Liu pauses skating for personal growth | Shortify
- Summary: Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu steps back from competition to focus on creativity and self-discovery. Alysa Liu will skip competitive skating for 2026-27…
- Keywords: alyssa liu, figure skating, olympic gold, seattle, nfl, 2026, 2027, 2028, competitive skating, creative exploration, training routine, grand prix
- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/olympics-news-figure-skating-olympic-hero-alysa-liu-explains-exact-reason-for-putting-competitive-skating-on-hold-until-next-year
- Author: Sayantan Roy
- Published: 2026-10-12T09:15:57+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: alyssa liu, figure skating, olympic gold, seattle, nfl, 2026, 2027, 2028, competitive skating, creative exploration, training routine, grand prix
## Alysa Liu pauses skating
Alysa Liu will skip competitive skating for 2026-27 season to explore creative opportunities.

> I like to kinda be like one hundred in something
## Olympic gold medalist
Liu won Olympic gold in women's singles at Milano Cortina 2026.
## Creative opportunities
Liu explores fashion, design, and storytelling after Olympic success.
## Training continues
Liu maintains technical training while focusing on artistry and creativity.
## Coaches support decision
Coaches Phillip DiGuglielmo and Massimo Scali understand Liu's reasons for pause.

> I came to them, and they totally understood where I was coming from
## Return for 2027-28 season
Liu plans to return to competitive skating for 2027-28 season after personal growth.
## Key takeaway

Alysa Liu will skip competitive skating for 2026-27 season to explore creative opportunities before returning for 2027-28 season.