Skating to P!nk’s Glitter in the Air, last season’s U.S. National silver medalist Mariah Bell started her short program with a double axel. The 24-year-old, who won a silver medal at Skate America in 2016 and two bronze medals at Grand Prix events last year, also landed a triple flip-triple toe loop combination and a double Lutz. She received a score of 76.48 points.
2018 U.S. National champion Bradie Tennell opened her short program with a double axel. The 22-year-old Illinoisan landed a triple Lutz-triple toe loop combination and triple flip. She earned a total score of 73.29 points and stands second.
15-year-old Audrey Shin opened her short program with a triple Lutz-triple toe loop. With a clean double axel and triple loop, the young skater received a total score of 69.77 points for third place.
Former Olympian Gracie Gold performed her short program to Destiny Child’s Survivor. The 25-year-old started her program with a doubled Lutz and a double axel, and then did a just double flip instead of a needed combination. She earned a total score of 46.36 points.
Results:
- Mariah BELL (USA) – 76.48
- Bradie TENNELL (USA) – 73.29
- Audrey SHIN (USA) – 69.77
- Karen CHEN (USA) – 68.13
- Amber GLENN (USA) – 67.85
- Paige RYDBERG (USA) – 63.91
- Shan LIN (China) – 59.29
- Sierra VENETTA (USA) – 59.28
- Finley HAWK (USA) – 59.12
- Starr ANDREWS (USA) – 57.20
- Pooja KALYAN (USA) – 55.50
- Gracie GOLD (USA) – 46.36
