Amber Glenn has rebounded from disaster in her short program performance to deliver a free skate routine that is truly worthy of an Olympian! The 26-year-old has delivered one of the most compelling arcs of the figure skating competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. A mix of heartbreak and astounding resilience, Glenn made a remarkable comeback from receiving a score of zero during her short program to skating a season-best score in her free skate routine.
Glenn took to social media to share a powerful and provoking message about her Olympic experience just minutes following her free skate. Here is what she had to share with the world about her time at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.
Amber Glenn Has ‘Given it Her All’ on the Olympic Ice
GettyAmber Glenn of Team United States reacts after competing in Women’s Single Skating – Free Skating on day thirteen of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Ice Skating Arena on February 19, 2026 in Milan, Italy.
Taking to her Instagram, Glenn shared a powerful message about her Olympic experience through reposting a drawing from the account @raccdaily depicting a raccoon that is exhausted, laying on the ground, and appears to be completely depleted.
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The world has witnessed Amber’s emotional ups and downs from the 2026 Winter Olympics, from failing to complete her triple loop jump during her short program and receiving a penalty that knocked her out of medal contention to her final routine in the women’s free skate that earned her a season high score.
Amber Glenn’s Olympic Arc Has Been One of the Most Remarkable of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games
GettyUSA’s Amber Glenn (L) reacts in the kiss and cry area after competing in the figure skating women’s single free skating final during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on February 19, 2026.
Skating a redeeming routine during her final Olympic performance, Amber Glenn knew she had delivered a personal best performance on the ice as she raised her arms in resounding victory.
Her coach, Damon Allen, also knew she had skating to personal perfection. Moments after her final skate, Glenn had an emotional reaction alongside her coach in the ‘kiss and cry’ area of the arena where competitors await their scores. The Plano native earned a score of 147.52 on her free skate performance, ultimately totaling her Olympic score to 214.91. For a brief moment, she was in first place and leading the competition before the second half of athletes in the women’s free skate competition took to the ice. Ultimately, fellow Team USA skater Alysa Liu won the gold medal in a shocking performance of athletic finesse that showed just how talented and resilient all of the ‘Blade Angel’s really are – both on and off the ice.
Now Amber Glenn has given it her all and the world has celebrated her triumphant Olympic finale with her from start to finish!
Amber Glenn Issues Powerful Message About Her Olympic Experience