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Amber Glenn speaks after her final Olympic skate
Summary
Amber Glenn posted a 147.52 free skate and was heard saying "I didn't fall. I didn't fall at the Olympics" as she left the ice; she also helped Team USA win gold in the team event.
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Amber Glenn ended her Olympic run in Milan with a strong free skate after a disappointing short program earlier in the week. She entered Thursday's free skate in 13th place and focused on finishing strongly. Among the first 12 skaters to take the ice, she posted the top score in that group with a 147.52 and had only a minor slip. As she sat beside her coach waiting for her final mark, broadcast microphones captured her smiling remark about not falling.
Key points:
- Glenn entered the free skate in 13th place.
- She scored 147.52, the highest among the first 12 skaters, with a near-flawless performance aside from one minor slip.
- A broadcast mic recorded her saying, "I didn't fall. I didn't fall at the Olympics," as she left the ice.
- NBC commentator Johnny Weir described the skate as "brilliant" and "redemptive."
- Her competitive program at these Olympics is complete; she is scheduled to skate in a non-competitive figure skating gala on Saturday.
- Glenn is a gold medalist after contributing to Team USA's victory in the team event.
Summary:
Glenn closed her individual Olympic competition with a strong free skate that drew positive commentary and a moment of visible relief. Her competitive skates at these Games are finished and she is scheduled to appear in the exhibition gala on Saturday; medal competition is concluded for her at this Olympics.
