Amber Glenn Continues Her Dominance in the Grand Prix Series, Places First in Women’s Short Program
Helsinki, Finland – Amber Glenn came out in full force at the 2025 Finlandia Trophy, the final stop of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series, capturing first place in the women’s short program with an impressive score of 75.72. Already a gathering storm in the skating world, Glenn aims to remain undefeated in the Grand Prix Series for a second consecutive year.
Glenn’s sensational performance, set to “Like a Prayer” by Madonna, featured a mastery of elements including a dazzling triple Axel that earned her a program-high of 9.60 points. She solidified her prowess with three Level 4 spins, ensuring her continued ascent in the competitive landscape of figure skating.
Former Olympic team event bronze medalist Bradie Tenell found herself in fourth place, scoring 63.92 while performing to “Young and Beautiful” by Lana Del Rey. She showcased technical skills with a Level 4 combo spin and a clean triple loop that highlighted her journey back to the forefront of the sport.
In the pairs event, the American duo of Ellie Kam and Danny O’Shea achieved a solid second with a score of 70.24, only a fraction behind the leaders. Their poignant interpretation of “Hallelujah” by K.D. Lang featured a notable Level 4 Axel lasso lift that garnered high execution marks.
Nipping closely was reigning U.S. champions Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov, delivering a captivating routine to “Cloak and Dagger” that fetched them a personal-best mark of 70.19.
In ice dance, Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik slipped into third place with a score of 78.51, delighting audiences and judges alike with their clean execution derived from their sharp routine, complemented by Level 2 and Level 4 elements.
Other notable competitors included Jason Brown, whose charming combination of artistry and technical finesse on his Riverdance performance placed him fourth among men, while 2025 Four Continents bronze medalist Jimmy Ma faced challenges landing a quad, finishing in 10th.
As the competition heats up, all eyes are on Amber Glenn as she eyes yet another title in the Grand Prix Series, a testament to her unyielding dedication and extraordinary talent on the ice.
