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Glenn wins third straight U.S. Figure Skating Championship.
Summary
Amber Glenn won her third consecutive U.S. Figure Skating title with a combined score of 233.55, finishing ahead of Alysa Liu and Isabeau Levito, and all three are expected to be named to the U.S. Olympic team.
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Amber Glenn won the ladies' title at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in St. Louis on Friday, taking her third straight national crown. She opened her free skate with a signature triple Axel and was nearly flawless, finishing with a combined score of 233.55. Reigning world champion Alysa Liu placed second and Isabeau Levito was third. The championships were the last major competition before next month's Winter Olympics in Italy.
Key results:
- Amber Glenn (26) won the U.S. title with a combined score of 233.55.
- Alysa Liu finished second with a combined score of 228.91.
- Isabeau Levito placed third with a combined score of 224.45.
- All three skaters are expected to be named to the U.S. Olympic team on Sunday, as reported.
- Glenn is the first woman to win three straight U.S. titles since Michelle Kwan won eight from 1998 to 2005.
- In pairs, Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov won their second consecutive national title with a score of 207.71; Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea were second and Katie McBeath and Daniil Parkman third.
Summary:
Glenn's victory secures a third straight national title and places her among the skaters expected for the upcoming U.S. Olympic team announcement. The event also confirmed repeat pairs champions Efimova and Mitrofanov; the official Olympic team naming was reported as scheduled for Sunday.
