Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu is taking the season off after her triumph in Milan. The 21-year-old from California made history in February by becoming the first American woman since 2002 to win gold at the Winter Games. She also became the first women's skater to win two golds in the same Olympics, helping the U.S. defend its title in the team event. Liu announced her break on Instagram late Tuesday, saying she wants to challenge herself and evolve her artistry. It's quite common for skaters to take a season off after the Olympics. Liu was scheduled to compete at Skate America in November.