Winter Olympics 2026: Amber Glenn finds some redemption ... and is left to wait
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Key Points:
- Amber Glenn, the reigning U.S. figure skating champion, delivered a strong free skate performance at the Milan event, bouncing back from a poor short program to take the lead with a total score of 214.91.
- Glenn's routine included a rare and successfully executed triple axel, sparking a joyous reaction from the crowd and marking a redemptive moment after earlier struggles.
- Despite a strong team event where the U.S. won gold, Glenn faced fatigue and performance issues, including a critical error in her short program where she under-rotated a triple loop, resulting in a 13th place standing.
- Glenn and her teammates, known as the "Blade Angels," arrived with high hopes of breaking the U.S. women's
