Alysa Liu absent from world championships roster

U.S. figure skating star Alysa Liu has unexpectedly withdrawn from the World Figure Skating Championships in Prague, with her spot now taken by second alternate Sarah Everhardt. The reason for her withdrawal has not been disclosed, but it follows a recent incident where a spectator reportedly chased her to her car. Liu, who won Olympic gold in February, previously took time off due to trauma and PTSD related to her experiences before the 2022 Olympics.

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