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Skiing
fromTODAY.com
5 days ago

Alysa Liu Says Her Father Was 'Mad' When She Quit Skating. What Happened Next

Alysa Liu quit competitive ice skating at 16 after realizing the intense training regimen was emotionally draining rather than fulfilling, leading her to secretly announce her retirement to avoid being persuaded to continue.
Mental health
fromFortune
1 month ago

Freestyle skier Eileen Gu says she suffered 'post-Olympic depression': 'You can win the Olympics and still just enter the deepest rut of your life' | Fortune

Even elite, record-breaking athletes like Eileen Gu experience burnout, post-Olympic depression, and anxiety despite success, wealth, and public acclaim.
US news
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Alysa Liu's second act: Once burned out by skating, world champ from Richmond setting sights on Olympic glory

Alysa Liu left elite skating to rediscover herself, returned rejuvenated, and now prepares for U.S. championships and a likely Olympic bid.
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