"So I land at the airport & there's a crowd waiting with cameras and things for me to sign. All up in my space. She said one person even went as far as chasing her to her car. Liu would have performed alongside Olympic teammates Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito when worlds begin March 24 at O2 Arena in Prague."
"Liu, who retired after the 2022 Beijing Games only to launch a triumphant comeback two years later, became the first American woman since Kimmie Meissner in 2006 to win the world title last year in Boston. She followed up with the first Olympic gold medal for a U.S. woman since Sarah Hughes in 2002 when she stood atop the podium last month."
"Liu has quickly become a star, not only because of her success but also because her attitude and style. Once burned out by the sport, she returned with a fresh, happy-go-lucky outlook, and that positive vibe served her well amid the pressure of the Winter Games."
Alysa Liu, a 20-year-old figure skater from Oakland, has withdrawn from the upcoming world championships scheduled for March 24 in Prague. This decision comes two weeks after she won Olympic gold in Milan Cortina, becoming the first American woman to achieve this feat since 2002. Liu cited exhaustion from intense media attention and invasive fan behavior at the airport as reasons for her withdrawal. She also won a team gold medal alongside teammate Amber Glenn. Liu previously won the world title in Boston last year before her Olympic victory. Her comeback to competitive skating after retiring in 2022 has made her a prominent figure in the sport, known for her positive attitude and distinctive personal style.
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