Alysa Liu is one of the most fascinating personalities in international sport. She made history as a teenager when she became the youngest US champion ever at just 13 years old. After winning a bronze medal at the World Championships, she unexpectedly retired from competitive skating at the age of 16. Two years later, she returned to the ice and went on to become World Champion in 2025, crowning her extraordinary comeback by winning Olympic gold in both the individual and team events in 2026.

However, what makes Alysa Liu so special extends far beyond her sporting achievements. She brings a fresh, personal and carefree approach to figure skating, reaching audiences well beyond the traditional skating community. Her popularity has led her to attend the Met Gala and Paris Fashion Week, and she has also appeared in a music video by Laufey.

Taylor Swift is among her most prominent admirers. Just a few weeks after her Olympic victory, Alysa presented Swift with the ‘Artist of the Year’ award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards. Swift embraced her on stage, publicly praising her discipline, passion, and the joy she has brought to the world through her performances.