Amber Glenn Shares ‘Exhausted’ Message After Missing Podium Again at 2026 World Championships
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- U.S. figure skating star Amber Glenn placed sixth at the 2026 World Figure Skating Championships in Prague after a free skate marred by multiple errors, missing out on her first-ever Worlds medal.
- Glenn experienced a challenging season, including a disappointing 13th-place short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics, but rebounded to finish fifth overall there.
- Despite her struggles, Glenn expressed pride in her achievements, notably landing a triple axel and competing in her fourth consecutive World Championships.
- Fellow American skaters Isabeau Levito and Sarah Everhardt also failed to reach the podium, while Japan’s Kaori Sakamoto won the World title.
- Glenn received strong fan support and applause in Prague, highlighting her resilience and popularity despite recent setbacks.
