Alysa Liu, the American figure skater and Olympic champion, has withdrawn from the upcoming World Figure Skating Championships in Prague. This decision, while not uncommon for Olympic champions, allows Liu to take a break from the intense public attention she's been receiving. Sarah Everhardt will replace her on the U.S. team.
Alysa Liu of the United States, center, reacts with other athletes after performing in the figure skating exhibition at the 2026 Winter Olympics , in Milan, Italy, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. Alysa Liu of the United States reacts after performing in the figure skating exhibition at the 2026 Winter Olympics , in Milan, Italy, Saturday, Feb.
21, 2026. Alysa Liu of the United States performs during an exhibition gala at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. Alysa Liu of the United States, center, reacts with other athletes after performing in the figure skating exhibition at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. has decided to withdraw from this month’s world championships, which historically isn’t a surprising move for Olympic champs to make. Still, skipping the opportunity to repeat as world champ might provide a nice break for Liu, who has grown weary of the intense attention she’s drawn“So I land at the airport & there’s a crowd waiting with cameras and things for me to sign,” she posted on Instagram. “All up in my space.”and Isabeau Levito when worlds begin March 24 at O2 Arena in Prague. Bradie Tennell was the first alternate but declined, so Sarah Everhardt will take Liu’s place on the U.S. team. Liu, who retired after the 2022 Beijing Games only to launch a triumphant comeback two years later, became the first American woman since Kimmie Meissner in 2006 to win the world title last year in Boston. She followed up with the first Olympic gold medal for a U.S. woman since Sarah Hughes in 2002 when she stood atop the podium last month. Liu actually came away with two gold medals from Italy; she joined Glenn in helping the U.S. defend its Olympic team title. Liu has quickly become a star, not only because of her success but also because her attitude and style. Once burned out by the sport, she returned with a fresh, happy-go-lucky outlook, and that positive vibe served her well amid the pressure of the Winter Games. And with her distinctive streaked haircut, which is supposed to mimic growth rings on a tree, and prominent frenulum piercing, Liu has eschewed the “ice princess” style of yesteryear for a look that has been embraced by the alt, punk and emo crowd. Back again: Archbishop Mitty takes down SRV to reach sixth consecutive NorCal Open Division championship gameWerner assists on another Bouda goal as Quakes edge Union, improve to 3-0 for first time in MLS history It is common for Olympic athletes to skip the following world championships. The season is long enough with the first events taking place in early fall, and many choose to begin their offseason early after the stress of performing at the Winter Games. Among those who also have withdrawn from worlds are Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, the Olympic pairs champions from Japan; Sara Conti and Niccolo Macii, the pairs team that helped earn team bronze for host Italy; and Loena Hendrickx of Belgium, who has endured a season marked by injuries and finished 14th in the women’s event at the Milan Cortina Games. As for pressing a pause on her new-found fame, the Richmond-born Liu will be feted by her adopted hometown of Oakland next Thursday.Miss Manners: I let the smokers use the room, and some art disappearedMiss Manners: A fellow diner wouldn't let me take the chair her purse was onLos Gatos hotel seized through swift foreclosure as market wobblesHarriette Cole: I can't believe the bride didn't make an exception for me
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