Alysa Liu Hints at Possible 2030 Olympics Return

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Alysa Liu, the 20-year-old figure skating gold medalist from the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, hinted during the Closing Ceremony that she may target the 2030 Olympics in France. While Liu said she has "no plans to leave" the sport "yet," she stopped short of committing to a return in 2030, noting the event is still a long way off.

Why it matters

Liu's comments suggest she still has the passion and drive to compete at the highest level of figure skating, despite having already achieved the pinnacle of the sport with dual gold medals in 2026. Her potential return to the Olympics in 2030 would be a major storyline, as she would look to cement her legacy as one of the greats of the sport.

The details

During the Closing Ceremony, NBC's Andrea Joyce asked Liu directly if she wants "to come back for another one," presumed to mean another Olympic gold medal. Liu avoided answering the question directly, but said she has "no plans to leave" figure skating "yet" and "can't imagine not skating next year." While Liu stopped short of committing to the 2030 Olympics, she acknowledged the event is still a long way off, suggesting she may be keeping the possibility open.

• Liu won dual gold medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina.
• The 2030 Winter Olympics are scheduled to take place in France.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Liu's comments suggest she may be considering a run at the 2030 Olympics in France, but she has not made any firm commitments yet. Her future plans will likely become clearer in the coming years as she continues her figure skating career.