Amber Glenn threw down a spectacular triple Axel to open her short program at the Olympics and scored a 147.52, bringing her total score to 214.91.

Alysa Liu put on an exceptional short program, Amber Glenn struggled after a strong start, and Isabeau Levito had a clean performance.

Amber Glenn didn’t speak to reporters after her Winter Olympics short program but did post a photo with a positive outlook on her experience.

Amber Glenn threw down a spectacular triple Axel to open her short program at the Olympics and scored a 147.52, bringing her total score to 214.91.

MILAN — The Olympics took Amber Glenn's joy away. On Thursday night, she made herself find it.