Alysa Liu Just Changed Figure Skating Forever

In a sport that can be scary and stressful, she proved it doesn’t have to be that way.

When Alysa Liu smiles, the whole figure-skating world smiles with her. GABRIEL BOUYS/Getty Images Copy Link Share Share Comment Gift Story Only Slate Plus members can gift Slate stories. Become a member to share 10 free articles a month. Copy Link Share Share Comment Gift Story Only Slate Plus members can gift Slate stories. Become a member to share 10 free articles a month. I didn’t let myself believe she could win. I told myself I would be over the moon if Alysa Liu simply got a bronze medal. My heart has been broken too many times by wishing that my favorite would win gold in women’s figure

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