US Figure Skater Amber Glenn Sets Record-Breaking Short Program Performance
Amber Glenn solidified her position as the top contender for the US women's figure skating team with a record-breaking short program performance at the national championships in St Louis. On Wednesday, Glenn skated to Madonna's "Like A Prayer" and stunned the crowd with flawless execution of triple axels, triple flips-triple toes loops, and a captivating combination spin.
Her score of 83.05 points surpassed that of world champion Alysa Liu, who had set a new record mere minutes earlier with 81.11 points. Despite the initial upset, Glenn's performance showcased her trademark power and emotion, earning her a standing ovation from the packed audience.
"I knew I came here to do my job," Glenn said in an interview after the competition. "I was happy to see that scores were up, and I was able to keep them going up." Glenn also credited her coach Damon Allen for helping her channel her trademark style into the performance.
Glenn's victory puts her at the forefront of the US women's team, with Alysa Liu narrowly behind. The 20-year-old Liu had a remarkable comeback after stepping away from figure skating due to burnout and went on to become the first American world champion since 2006.
Isabeau Levito took third place in the competition, scoring 75.72 points despite being the defending champion. Her performance was impressive, with style and grace evident throughout her medley of music honoring Sophia Loren.
The US Figure Skating Championships continue with the men's short program on Thursday night, followed by the dance competition. The national team selection for the Milan Cortina Olympics is set to take place on Sunday, with all eyes on Amber Glenn and Alysa Liu as they vie for a spot on the team.
In other news, pairs skaters Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov defended their US title with an impressive short program performance. Their score of 75.31 points left them nearly eight points ahead of the field, but time is running out before the national team selection takes place next Sunday.
The competition has been fierce thus far, with all teams showcasing impressive skills and artistry on the ice. As the event progresses, the tension will only grow as skaters vie for a spot on the US Olympic team.
Amber Glenn solidified her position as the top contender for the US women's figure skating team with a record-breaking short program performance at the national championships in St Louis. On Wednesday, Glenn skated to Madonna's "Like A Prayer" and stunned the crowd with flawless execution of triple axels, triple flips-triple toes loops, and a captivating combination spin.
Her score of 83.05 points surpassed that of world champion Alysa Liu, who had set a new record mere minutes earlier with 81.11 points. Despite the initial upset, Glenn's performance showcased her trademark power and emotion, earning her a standing ovation from the packed audience.
"I knew I came here to do my job," Glenn said in an interview after the competition. "I was happy to see that scores were up, and I was able to keep them going up." Glenn also credited her coach Damon Allen for helping her channel her trademark style into the performance.
Glenn's victory puts her at the forefront of the US women's team, with Alysa Liu narrowly behind. The 20-year-old Liu had a remarkable comeback after stepping away from figure skating due to burnout and went on to become the first American world champion since 2006.
Isabeau Levito took third place in the competition, scoring 75.72 points despite being the defending champion. Her performance was impressive, with style and grace evident throughout her medley of music honoring Sophia Loren.
The US Figure Skating Championships continue with the men's short program on Thursday night, followed by the dance competition. The national team selection for the Milan Cortina Olympics is set to take place on Sunday, with all eyes on Amber Glenn and Alysa Liu as they vie for a spot on the team.
In other news, pairs skaters Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov defended their US title with an impressive short program performance. Their score of 75.31 points left them nearly eight points ahead of the field, but time is running out before the national team selection takes place next Sunday.
The competition has been fierce thus far, with all teams showcasing impressive skills and artistry on the ice. As the event progresses, the tension will only grow as skaters vie for a spot on the US Olympic team.
! she killed it out there on that ice 
, her triple axels were insane 
and her combination spin was so captivating 
. and can we talk about how much she deserves the top spot now? 83.05 points is a new record, for real 
. i'm also loving how she's staying humble about it, like, "i came here to do my job" 
. any way, i'm so rooting for her and alysa liu too 
they're both gonna kill it in the rest of the competition. fingers crossed for amber glenn to take home that olympic spot 
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i loved how she paid homage to madonna's iconic song too, it was like a prayer come true 
! Amber Glenn totally brought her A-game, and I gotta say, that Madonna jam "Like A Prayer" choice is pure genius 
! The triple axels were insane, and I'm dying over her combo spin - it's like she was one with the music (and the ice) 
. Alysa Liu's comeback story is also super inspiring, and I'm stoked to see her going up against Glenn for that spot on the team 
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. Those pairs skaters Alisa Efimova & Misha Mitrofanov, though - they're totally on fire 
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. I was on the edge of my seat watching her skate and I could feel the power and emotion she put into every move. It's clear she's got the skills to back up all those records she's been breaking 
. Alysa Liu is still a strong contender, but Glenn's got this Olympic spot in the bag 
. Can't wait to see what the rest of the competition brings!
Amber Glenn's record-breaking short program performance is a testament to her exceptional skill and dedication to her craft. The fact that she surpassed Alysa Liu's new record mere minutes after it was set speaks volumes about her competitive drive 
. It'll be interesting to see how the men's short program plays out, especially with Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov solidifying their lead in pairs 
. The US Figure Skating Championships are indeed shaping up to be a thrilling event, and I'm curious to see who will ultimately make it to the Milan Cortina Olympics 
and her energy is just infectious 
i loved how she seemed to feed off the crowd's excitement too - it's clear she's got that spark 
! Her record-breaking short program performance was insane – I mean, triple axels and triple flips-triple toes loops are super hard to do, let alone in one go. And her combination spin? Wow, she really brought out the emotions of that song "Like A Prayer" 
. And props to her coach Damon Allen for helping her bring out that iconic style 
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And that combination spin was SO captivating! I was on the edge of my seat the whole time, cheering her on 
. Isabeau Levito had a great performance but Amber was just on another level 
anywayz Amber Glenn's skate was SOOOO fire tho! 
. Figure skating is already super competitive, now everyone's trying to outdo each other? And what's up with all the music changes? I mean, Madonna's "Like A Prayer" on a figure skating performance? It's just too much for me 
. I don't know about Amber Glenn's skills or whatever, but Alysa Liu's comeback is pretty cool, I guess 
, I'm not surprised she took the lead now, she's been on fire all season 
. Liu's comeback is impressive too, but glenn's power and emotion won this round 
. Levito's performance was solid, but like, who didn't see that coming? 
anyway, this competition is getting fierce 
It's almost like she was waiting for the perfect moment to make a comeback! And now she's right behind Amber Glenn in the rankings? Coincidence? 
Maybe someone's pulling the strings from behind the scenes? 
I'm keeping a close eye on this story, guys! 
and now everyone's already talking about Milan Cortina 