Alysa Liu Teases Creative Next Steps After Epic Winter Olympics Run

Two-time Olympic gold medalist plans to pursue fashion, storytelling, and self-expression beyond the ice.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Two-time Olympic gold medalist figure skater Alysa Liu is hinting at her plans to pursue creative endeavors after her historic Winter Olympics success. Liu, who became the first American woman to win individual Olympic gold since 2002, told E! News that she has "work that I want to put out" and is "really into fashion" as well as "storytelling" and "expressing" herself.

Why it matters

Liu's inspiring journey and trailblazing achievements at the Winter Olympics have made her a role model for athletes who want to stay true to themselves. Her plans to explore creative outlets beyond skating could further cement her status as an inspirational figure who transcends the sport.

The details

At just 20 years old, Liu has already cemented her legacy as one of the greatest American figure skaters of her generation. After taking a break from the sport in 2016, she returned at 18 and was able to regain her elite form, winning gold medals in both the 2026 and 2030 Winter Olympics. In her interview, Liu emphasized the importance of "individuality" and having the "space to express" oneself, which aligned with her own experience of being able to tailor her training and program to her preferences.

  • Liu won gold medals at the 2026 and 2030 Winter Olympics.
  • She spoke about her future plans in an interview with E! News in February 2026, shortly after her second Olympic triumph.

The players

Alysa Liu

A two-time Olympic gold medalist in figure skating, who became the first American woman to win individual Olympic gold since 2002.

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What they’re saying

“I have work that I want to put out. I have creative ideas. I'm really into fashion and I love to express myself in any way and sharing my story and my life experiences. I love storytelling and I love hearing other stories from other people, too.”

— Alysa Liu (E! News)

“There needs to be more individuality. People deserve the space to express themselves and I'm glad that people are looking to me as inspiration to do that. Success looks different on everybody and it can mean different things to people.”

— Alysa Liu (E! News)

What’s next

Liu did not provide specific details on her upcoming creative projects, but indicated that she plans to pursue fashion, storytelling, and other forms of self-expression beyond her figure skating career.

The takeaway

Alysa Liu's inspiring journey and trailblazing achievements at the Winter Olympics have made her a role model for athletes who want to stay true to themselves. Her plans to explore creative outlets beyond skating could further cement her status as an inspirational figure who transcends the sport.