Bradie Tennell is the only lady in the field at the 2019 Geico U.S. Figure Skating Championships who has a national title on her resume, and after scoring 76.60 points to lead after the short program on Thursday in Detroit, Mich., she is in position to defend her crown.
"It's a little bit different," said Tennell of the change from her breakout role last season. "All the young skaters all know me now. The atmosphere is different, and the pressure was different last year because there was more at stake. I love it; I just go out and focus on myself and what I need to do. I went out there and did what I do every day. I just enjoyed my performance. There wasn't much thinking involved, I just go on autopilot and enjoy it."
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Lotsa' young'uns in this event! What are your thoughts on the Ladies' SP?
1. Bradie Tennell 76.60
2. Alysa Liu 73.89
3. Mariah Bell 70.30
4. Amber Glenn 69.86
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