alysa liu Advances to Free Skate as Glenn and Levito Also Move On
In an opening segment that set up a compelling title fight, alysa liu joined Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito in advancing to the free skate at the national championships. Each skater posted a short program performance strong enough to secure a place in the final segment, keeping medal ambitions alive as the competition heads toward its decisive phase.
Short program performances set the stage
The short program separated the field and left no shortage of storylines. Alysa Liu turned in a performance that placed her firmly among the leaders, while Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito both delivered routines that earned them advancement and positioned them to challenge in the free skate. The results reflect a mix of technical execution and presentation that judges rewarded with the scores needed to move on.
Advancing from the short program is a crucial step: it keeps skaters in contention and gives them a clean slate to mount late comebacks or consolidate leads in the free skate. With the free skate still to come, competitors who demonstrated consistency earlier in the day will look to elevate their technical content and polish their programs under greater pressure.
What to expect in the free skate
The free skate will be the deciding test, offering more time and a larger scoring window for skaters to show what they can deliver. Those who advance are typically aiming to maximize both jumping content and program components — choreography, interpretation and skating skills — to climb the standings.
Expect strategic planning from the skaters and their coaches: elements may be arranged to balance risk and reward, with some athletes attempting high-difficulty jumps while others focus on clean execution and performance quality. The final segment often reveals who can handle the pressure and who can turn short-program momentum into podium results.
For fans and observers, the free skate offers a chance to see how each skater manages extended program demands and the mental strain of championship competition. Performances there will determine the medalists and influence selections and momentum heading into the international season.
Broader implications and next steps
Advancing to the free skate keeps each athlete in contention for national honors and can impact future assignments and rankings. The outcome will also provide a barometer for each skater's readiness for international events later in the season. Coaches and teams will use the performances as a basis for adjustments to training plans and competitive strategy.
As the competition progresses, attention will focus on who can deliver under pressure in the free skate and which performances resonate most with judges and audiences. For now, alysa liu, Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito have cleared the first major hurdle — the free skate is next, and the title race is still very much open.
