Winter Olympics 2026: Amber Glenn finds some redemption ... just not enough for a medal
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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 despite a disappointing short program that left her in 13th place initially.
- Glenn successfully landed a rare triple axel jump, igniting the crowd and showcasing her technical skill, but finished fifth overall after other competitors posted higher scores.
- The U.S. team, including Glenn, Alysa Liu, and Isabeau Levito, arrived with high expectations of ending America's women's figure skating medal drought, but only Liu secured a gold medal.
- Glenn struggled with fatigue and performance issues during the team event, which affected her confidence and results in the individual short program.
- Despite setbacks, Glenn expressed pride in her
