Olympic hero Alysa Liu to sit out figure skating season before 2027 return

• US star plans to return for 2027-28 season

• Liu will continue training during year away

• Skater says break makes the most sense'

Olympic champion Alysa Liu will sit out the 2026-27 figure skating season, taking another break from competition while continuing to train ahead of a planned return the following year.

The 21-year-old American announced her decision on social media, saying she wanted time to recalibrate" and develop her skating away from the demands of competition.