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US skater bails on crucial jump at Winter Olympics
18 Feb
Summary
- Amber Glenn's triple axel attempt led to a failed triple loop.
- The skater's error resulted in invalid elements and a score of 67.39.
- Glenn's performance places her 13th after the short program.
American figure skater Amber Glenn faced challenges during the women's singles short program at the Winter Olympics. While attempting a triple axel, she encountered difficulty with a subsequent triple loop, leading to an invalidated element and a loss of points. This error significantly impacted her chances for a medal.
Glenn's score for the routine was 67.39, positioning her in 13th place after the short program concluded. She expressed her frustration following the performance but later shared a message of resilience on social media. Glenn had also competed in the team event earlier, where the U.S. secured a gold medal, partly due to Ilia Malinin's strong performance.
For the U.S. in the women's singles competition, Alysa Liu remains a strong contender for the podium, currently sitting in third place behind Japanese skaters Kaori Sakamoto and Ami Nakai.
