Irina Rodnina: “Alysa Liu’s success would not have been possible without Russian figure skaters.”
Three-time Olympic champion Irina Rodnina stated that American skater Alysa Liu’s success would not have been [...]
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva: “Alysa Liu was very talented even as a child, doing quadruple jumps. That’s why today she can afford to skate with ease: when you’re confident in your content, you feel a sense of freedom.”
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva discussed how she maintained motivation amid intense competition and commented on the [...]
Sofia Akatieva: “Alysa Liu is a special athlete. Not everyone can take such a break and return to elite sport at a high level. I think, above all, it comes down to a love for figure skating. It’s not a trend or an episode – it’s the foundation.”
Sofia Akatieva shared her emotional experience watching the recent Olympics, praised Alysa Liu’s unique comeback, [...]
“I don’t really understand the general admiration for taking things so lightly, just having fun and enjoying it. For me, the focus is more on the mastery of the skater.” Adeliia Petrosian on Alysa Liu’s approach to skating
Adeliia Petrosian finds Alysa Liu’s approach to skating interesting but says she is not personally inspired by it, [...]
Bestemyanova: “I absolutely agree with the judges. Chock-Bates’ dance wasn’t enough for Olympic gold. They chose the wrong theme and didn’t skate as passionately as their chosen Spanish music suggested.”
Natalia Bestemyanova reflects on the 2026 Olympic tournament in Italy, discussing the challenges faced by Russian [...]
Eteri Tutberidze: “Only Medvedeva had a philosophy like Alysa Liu’s – she truly enjoyed competitions and interacting with others.”
Eteri Tutberidze compares Alysa Liu’s philosophy to that of Evgenia Medvedeva, emphasizing the importance of [...]
Laura Lipetsky: “There has been a rumor circulating that I did not allow Alysa to drink water during training. This is simply not true.” and “She was never forced to do anything. She was self driven and loved to skate.”
Laura Lipetsky denies claims that she forbade Alysa Liu from drinking water during training. original source: [...]
“You could sense her love for what she does, as if it was written all over her. She wasn’t fighting with herself. She simply showed what she was capable of.” Anton Sikharulidze on Alysa Liu
Anton Sikharulidze, President of the Russian Figure Skating Federation, praised American skater Alysa Liu’s programs [...]
“What sets her apart is that she enjoys the moment. Alysa is happy with what she has. That’s what our athletes lack. They don’t know how to be grateful for what they have.” Eteri Tutberidze on Alysa Liu
Eteri Tutberidze explained how Russian athletes differ from American Alysa Liu, who won at the 2026 [...]
Tatiana Tarasova: “Trusova has done far more for world figure skating than Olympic champion Liu. She moved the sport forward, you understand.”
Tatiana Tarasova said that 2022 Olympic silver medalist Alexandra Trusova has done far more for figure skating than [...]
Daniil Gleikhengauz on Alysa Liu: “It’s hard for Russian figure skaters to be so relaxed and enjoy themselves – the whole country expects them to win.”
Choreographer and coach Daniil Gleikhengauz on the performance of American Alysa Liu, who won gold at the 2026 Milan [...]
Alexander Zhulin: “It’s hard to accept that Liu is an Olympic champion, but Valieva is not.”
Alexander Zhulin stated that he cannot call Alysa Liu the strongest figure skater in the world. original source: [...]
Alexander Zhulin: “If Valieva hadn’t received a four-year ban, she would have easily torn everyone apart at this Olympics. But today, Liu skated amazingly.”
Alexander Zhulin shared his thoughts on the level of women’s figure skating at the 2026 Olympic Games original [...]
Massimo Scali: “Alysa has this incredible ability to turn pressure into joy. That’s why, in the most important moments, she’s able to show her best qualities.”
Coach Massimo Scali shared his thoughts on Alysa Liu’s victory in women’s figure skating at the 2026 Milan [...]
Evgeni Plushenko: “Alysa Liu delivered a championship-worthy performance – flawless in every sense of the word. Watching her, it felt like she could skate five free programs in a row without getting tired!”
Plushenko Reflects on the Women's Singles Event at the 2026 Olympics original source: Sport-Express [...]
Alysa Liu: “I absolutely adore my new dress – it might be my favorite one ever! I was eager to show it off to the audience. But imagine how silly I would have looked in this dress if I didn’t win today.”
American figure skater Alysa Liu celebrated her triumph in women’s figure skating at the 2026 Milan Olympics, [...]
Evgeni Plushenko: “Alysa Liu was outstanding. Her skating was truly feminine – light, airy, and with flawless spins.” and “Japanese skaters – Nakai, Sakamoto, and Chiba – they deserve the highest praise. Their skating skills are phenomenal.”
Evgeni Plushenko’s Thoughts on the Women’s Short Program at the 2026 Milan Olympics original source: [...]
“They’re an impressive trio.” Kaori Sakamoto on US Olympic representatives in women’s singles
Kaori Sakamoto is eagerly preparing for her final Olympics in Milano-Cortina, expressing excitement about competing [...]
“I always wanted to do MacArthur or the individual free skate event.” Alysa Liu plans to return to last year’s free skate for the 2026 Olympics
World figure skating champion Alysa Liu plans to return to last year’s free skate program for the 2026 [...]
Alysa Liu for Cosmo: “This Olympics is going to be very different than the last, for sure, in many different ways. I was 16 last time and I didn’t really love skating that much. I didn’t like my programs. This time, I’m really passionate about it.”
Alysa Liu’s Return: Passion, Growth, and Olympic Dreams original source: Cosmopolitan [...]
Alysa Liu: “I don’t plan to attempt a triple axel in the free skate because I simply haven’t enough time to work on it. It might sound funny, but I didn’t realize how little time I had left before Nationals.”
Alysa Liu announced she will not attempt a triple axel at the U.S. Nationals. original source: Sports by Maya [...]
Alysa Liu: “I don’t do things just to win. I love risky things. I like the triple axel itself, and just imagining what my program would be like if I included it excites me.”
On December 6 in Nagoya, the Grand Prix Final press conference began late at night, but a large number of media [...]
Alysa Liu: “I keep working hard on the triple axel, and I hope that at Nationals I’ll be able to include it in my program.”
American figure skater Alysa Liu spoke with 2015 world champion Elizaveta Tuktamysheva during the Grand Prix Final in [...]
Massimo Scali: “Now Alysa is a world champion, and things have changed a bit. Suddenly, everyone was interested in us: interviews, filming, events. Everyone wanted to give us advice on how to train and live.”
Alysa Liu’s Coach on How the World Championship Win Affected Her Preparation original source: Sports by Maya [...]