Why did Alysa Liu withdraw from the 2026 World Figure Skating Championships after winning Olympic gold as Sarah Everhardt steps in
Alysa Liu withdrew from the 2026 World Figure Skating Championships weeks before the event despite winning two Olympic gold medals in Milan-Cortina. Reports from AnythingGOE confirmed her decision, and Sarah Everhardt will now represent the United States. Liu’s choice follows her usual post-Olympic pattern, where she steps away from competition to rest, reconnect with friends, and enjoy life outside skating.
Alysa Liu withdrew from the 2026 World Figure Skating Championships weeks before the event despite winning two Olympic gold medals in Milan-Cortina. Reports from AnythingGOE confirmed her decision, and Sarah Everhardt will now represent the United States. Liu’s choice follows her usual post-Olympic pattern, where she steps away from competition to rest, reconnect with friends, and enjoy life outside skating.
