Early Life and Education of Alysa Liu: A Complete Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Alysa Liu. A timeline of key moments.

Alysa Liu is an accomplished American figure skater. She is the 2026 Winter Olympic champion in both women's singles and the team event, the 2025 World champion, the 2022 World bronze medalist, the 2025–26 Grand Prix Final champion, a two-time Grand Prix medalist, a four-time Challenger Series champion, and a two-time U.S. national champion.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1989: Father's Exile to the U.S.

In 1989, Alysa Liu's father, Arthur Liu, a Chinese dissident, went into exile in the U.S. through Operation Yellowbird due to the crackdown on participants in the Tiananmen Square Protests.

August 8, 2005: Alysa Liu's Birth

Alysa Liu was born on August 8, 2005. She is an American figure skater.

June 22, 2020: Coaching Team Change

On June 22, 2020, Alysa Liu announced that her father switched her coaches from Laura Lipetsky to Phillip DiGuglielmo and Massimo Scali.

December 2020: Resuming Training Ultra-C Elements

As of December 2020, Alysa Liu resumed training the triple Axel in preparation for the next season.

December 2020: Jeremy Abbott Joins Coaching Team

In December 2020, Alysa Liu announced the addition of Jeremy Abbott to her coaching team.

June 2021: High School Graduation

In June 2021, Alysa Liu graduated from high school at the age of 15.

2023: Enrolled at UCLA

In fall 2023, Alysa Liu enrolled at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where she is currently studying psychology.

May 2025: Rejoined Stars on Ice Tour

In May 2025, Alysa Liu rejoined Stars on Ice for its U.S. leg.

2026: Stars on Ice Tour

Alysa Liu returned to the Stars on Ice tour for its 2026 season.

2026: Partnerships for the 2026 Winter Olympics

Heading into the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, Alysa Liu partnered with Nike and Samsung Galaxy. She also appeared in a commercial for Gillette Venus.