Marcus Thompson
Senior correspondent for The Athletic who covers figure skating and provides on-the-ground reporting from Milan about the Olympics and the U.S. team's prospects.
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Feb 12, 2026 • 50min
Olympian Alysa Liu Doesn’t Care About the Medals
Marcus Thompson, senior correspondent for The Athletic covering figure skating, brings on-the-ground Olympic perspective. Alysa Liu, Olympic-level skater and 2025 World Champion who retired at 16 then returned, shares her comeback. They discuss Milan’s Olympic mood, the U.S. women’s medal drought, Alysa’s signature jump combo and program choice, and what reignited her love for skating.
