Amber Glenn sets record in women's short program at US nationals, edging Alysa Liu.
In a thrilling turn of events at the US Figure Skating Championships, Amber Glenn has shattered the record for the women's short program, leaving her just ahead of world champion Alysa Liu heading into the free skate. The 26-year-old Glenn's flawless performance earned her a score of 83.05 points, while Liu's impressive display landed her a score of 81.11.
Glenn's show-stopping routine was set to Like A Prayer by Madonna and featured an array of challenging jumps, including a triple axel and triple flip-triple toe loop. Her emotional performance seemed to pay off as she channeled the energy of the crowd into a captivating display that left coaches and judges alike in awe.
"I knew I came here to do my job," Glenn said after her routine, "and I was happy to see that scores were up, scores were good, and I was able to keep them going up. I felt a responsibility to keep it going better and better and better." The score was a significant one, and Glenn's lead over Liu now stands at just 2.34 points.
Isabeau Levito took the third spot with 75.72 points on an opening night that saw several talented skaters showcase their skills. Levito's performance, which included a medley of music honoring Sophia Loren, was met with praise from her coach and the audience alike. "I felt really happy with myself that I did my job," she said. "I feel like I'm in a really good place right now."
The US national championships serve as the last opportunity for skaters to impress US Figure Skating officials before the Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday, where the team will be decided. The stakes are high, and with performances of this caliber, it's clear that these athletes are giving it their all.
In other news, Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov defended their US pairs title with a strong short program performance, leaving them nearly eight points ahead of the field. However, their hopes for Olympic representation remain uncertain due to ongoing visa issues.
In a thrilling turn of events at the US Figure Skating Championships, Amber Glenn has shattered the record for the women's short program, leaving her just ahead of world champion Alysa Liu heading into the free skate. The 26-year-old Glenn's flawless performance earned her a score of 83.05 points, while Liu's impressive display landed her a score of 81.11.
Glenn's show-stopping routine was set to Like A Prayer by Madonna and featured an array of challenging jumps, including a triple axel and triple flip-triple toe loop. Her emotional performance seemed to pay off as she channeled the energy of the crowd into a captivating display that left coaches and judges alike in awe.
"I knew I came here to do my job," Glenn said after her routine, "and I was happy to see that scores were up, scores were good, and I was able to keep them going up. I felt a responsibility to keep it going better and better and better." The score was a significant one, and Glenn's lead over Liu now stands at just 2.34 points.
Isabeau Levito took the third spot with 75.72 points on an opening night that saw several talented skaters showcase their skills. Levito's performance, which included a medley of music honoring Sophia Loren, was met with praise from her coach and the audience alike. "I felt really happy with myself that I did my job," she said. "I feel like I'm in a really good place right now."
The US national championships serve as the last opportunity for skaters to impress US Figure Skating officials before the Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday, where the team will be decided. The stakes are high, and with performances of this caliber, it's clear that these athletes are giving it their all.
In other news, Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov defended their US pairs title with a strong short program performance, leaving them nearly eight points ahead of the field. However, their hopes for Olympic representation remain uncertain due to ongoing visa issues.
. I mean, you've got to give it up for her dedication and hard work, right? It's not easy landing triple axels and triple flip-triple toe loops, that's some serious skills 
. And yeah, she did seem a bit emotional on the ice, but who can blame her when they're giving it their all 
? I'm loving how passionate she is about skating, it's infectious 
. And let's be real, Alysa Liu is an amazing skater too, but sometimes you've got to let the underdog take center stage 
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! Her short program was literally on point and I love how she went for it with that triple axel & triple flip-triple toe loop combo 
. It's gonna be super intense at the free skate, but if she keeps up her performance, who knows? Maybe Alysa Liu will pull off a comeback 
. And omg Isabeau Levito's music choice was EVERYTHING 
- Sophia Loren is an iconic icon! Anyway, these skaters are giving it their all and I'm here for it 
. Can't wait to see how the free skate goes down!
I'm low-key rooting for Glenn to take home that gold medal now 
Can't wait to see what happens at the Olympics!
! The way she channeled the energy of the crowd was pure magic 
. And can we talk about Alysa Liu's music choice? 
"Like A Prayer" by Madonna is a CLASSIC, but maybe not the best fit for her routine 
can you believe Alysa Liu's world champion record just got shot down by some random chick named Amber Glenn? I mean, Like A Prayer is a tough act to follow lol. But seriously though, Amber brought the heat and now she's leading the pack heading into the free skate. Isabeau Levito's Sophia Loren tribute was cute tho 
, I'd've liked to see some more tricks in that routine tbh. The pairs skaters still got it though, Alisa & Misha are solid as always 
. It's like she had this crazy, contagious positivity 
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. These athletes are pushing the limits of what's possible in figure skating, and that's something to celebrate 
! The lead-up to the Olympics is going to be so intense 
, but I'm all for it 
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. It just goes to show how competitive this sport is and how much skill these athletes have. And of course, the fact that Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov are defending their pairs title but still dealing with visa issues adds a layer of complexity to things 
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. The fact that she edged out Alysa Liu by 2.34 points says a lot about how close the competition is, but honestly, who needs drama when you've got a record-breaker like this? 
I'm loving this trend of skaters pushing the limits in the women's short program! Amber Glenn's Like A Prayer routine was insane 
, but gotta wonder if she'll bring her A-game to the free skate 
. And can we talk about how intense it's gonna be at the Milan Cortina Olympics?