Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Amber Glenn

How Amber Glenn built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Amber Glenn is a highly accomplished American figure skater. She notably secured the 2024-25 Grand Prix Final championship and back-to-back U.S. National titles in 2024 and 2025. Her Grand Prix victories include the 2024 Grand Prix de France and the 2024 Cup of China. Additionally, she is a two-time ISU Grand Prix bronze medalist and a three-time ISU Challenger Series medalist. Glenn has also demonstrated consistency on the international stage, achieving top-ten finishes at three ISU Championships, solidifying her position as a prominent figure in the world of figure skating.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2004: Began Skating

In 2004, Amber Glenn began learning to skate.

2013: Bronze Medal at 2013 Junior Grand Prix Czech Republic

In 2013, Amber Glenn won a bronze medal at the Junior Grand Prix (JGP) event in the Czech Republic.

2013: Bronze Medal at 2013 JGP Czech Republic

In 2013, Amber Glenn won a bronze medal at the Junior Grand Prix event in the Czech Republic.

2014: National Junior Champion and World Junior Championships

In 2014, Amber Glenn became a national junior champion at the U.S. Championships and finished seventh at the World Junior Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria.

2014: 2014 U.S. Junior Champion and 2014 JGP France Bronze Medal

In 2014, Amber Glenn was the U.S. Junior champion and also won a bronze medal at the Junior Grand Prix in France.

2015: Thirteenth at the 2015 U.S. Championships

Amber Glenn finished thirteenth on the senior level at the 2015 U.S. Championships.

2015: Fifth Place at 2015 JGP Latvia

In 2015, Amber Glenn placed fifth at the Junior Grand Prix (JGP) Latvia.

February 2016: Resumed Training with New Coaches

In February 2016, Amber Glenn resumed training after joining Peter Cain and Darlene Cain in Euless, Texas.

2016: Attended 2015 Autumn Classic International

In 2015 Amber attended the Autumn Classic International despite struggles with depression, placing sixth. This event is one she had no memory of beyond her sixth-place finish. She was training in McKinney, Texas under Ann Brumbaugh and Ben Shroats during the 2015-2016 season.

2016: Fifth at 2016 CS Nebelhorn Trophy and Fourth at 2016 CS Golden Spin of Zagreb

In 2016, Amber Glenn placed fifth at the CS Nebelhorn Trophy and fourth at the CS Golden Spin of Zagreb.

August 2017: Worked with Yuri on Ice movie creative team

In August 2017, Amber Glenn worked with the creative team of the Yuri on Ice movie during its production.

2017: Eighth at 2017 CS Lombardia Trophy and Tenth at 2017 Cup of China

In 2017, Amber Glenn finished eighth at the CS Lombardia Trophy and tenth at her first Grand Prix event, the Cup of China.

2017: Eighth at 2017 U.S. Championships and Withdrawal from 2017 World Junior Championships

In 2017, Amber Glenn finished eighth at the U.S. Championships and withdrew from the World Junior Championships in early March.

2018: Sixth at 2018 CS Lombardia Trophy

In 2018, Amber Glenn finished sixth at the CS Lombardia Trophy.

2018: Eighth at 2018 U.S. Championships

In 2018, Amber Glenn finished the season with a second consecutive eighth-place finish at the U.S. Championships.

2019: Seventh at 2019 U.S. Championships and Fourth at 2019 Challenge Cup

In 2019, Amber Glenn was seventh at the U.S. Championships and finished fourth at the Challenge Cup.

2019: Bronze Medal at 2019 CS U.S. Classic and Grand Prix Events

In 2019, Amber Glenn won the bronze medal at the CS U.S. Classic, her first senior international medal. She placed seventh at Skate America and sixth at the Cup of China.

2020: Continued Season

Amber Glenn continued into the 2019-2020 season.

2020: Fourth in Short Program and Ninth at Four Continents Championships

In 2020, Amber Glenn was fourth in the short program at the U.S. Championships and finished ninth at the Four Continents Championships, her first senior ISU championship assignment. She spoke about her recent coming out and the relief it brought.

2020: Fifth Place at 2020 Skate America

In 2020, despite a multi-month hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic and fracturing her orbital bone after passing out during cryotherapy, Amber Glenn placed fifth at Skate America after attempting the triple Axel.

2021: Named First Alternate for 2021 World Championships

Despite winning the silver medal at the 2021 U.S. Championships, Amber Glenn was named first alternate for the 2021 World Championships, as U.S. Figure Skating opted to name bronze medalist Karen Chen to the team.

2021: Silver Medal at 2021 CS Golden Spin of Zagreb

In 2021, Amber Glenn concluded the fall season by winning the silver medal at the CS Golden Spin of Zagreb.

2021: Sixth Place at 2021 Skate America

In 2021, Amber Glenn placed sixth overall at Skate America with a score of 201.02, breaking 200 points internationally for the first time, and later finished seventh at the 2021 NHK Trophy.

2021: Tenth Place at 2021 CS Finlandia Trophy and 2021 Skate America

In 2021, Amber Glenn placed tenth at the CS Finlandia Trophy and began the Grand Prix at Skate America, where she did not attempt a triple Axel after practice difficulties.

2021: Silver Medal at 2021 U.S. Championships

In 2021, Amber Glenn won a silver medal at the U.S. Championships, her highest placement at the event, despite being unable to successfully land a triple Axel and suffering from a foot infection.

2022: Bronze Medal at 2022 Skate America

In 2022, Amber Glenn won a bronze medal at Skate America, her first Grand Prix figure skating medal, and finished eleventh at the NHK Trophy.

2022: Withdrawal from 2022 U.S. Championships and Olympic Team Alternate

In January 2022, Amber Glenn struggled at the U.S. Championships, tested positive for COVID-19, withdrew before the free skate, and was named as an alternate for the Olympic team.

2023: Seventh Place at 2023 Four Continents Championships

In 2023, Amber Glenn finished seventh at the Four Continents Championships, citing feeling sick and making jump errors, but was glad to maintain a decent mental state.

2023: Twelfth at 2023 World Championships and Gold Medal at 2023 World Team Trophy

In 2023, Amber Glenn finished twelfth at the World Championships and won a gold medal with Team USA at the World Team Trophy.

2023: Bronze Medal at 2023 Grand Prix of Espoo

In 2023, Amber Glenn won the bronze medal at the Grand Prix of Espoo, rebounding after a disastrous short program with a personal best score in the free skate.

2023: Bronze Medal at 2023 U.S. Championships

In 2023, Amber Glenn won the bronze medal at the U.S. Championships, expressing happiness with her performance and the crowd support.

2024: 2024 Grand Prix de France and 2024 Cup of China champion

In 2024 Amber Glenn became the 2024 Grand Prix de France and 2024 Cup of China champion and the 2024 U.S. national champion. She also finished within the top ten at three ISU Championships.

2024: Gold at Lombardia Trophy

In 2024, Amber Glenn started the season by winning gold at the Lombardia Trophy.

2024: Withdrawal from Four Continents Championships and World Championships

In 2024, Amber Glenn was preemptively assigned to the Four Continents Championships but withdrew to focus on the World Championships in Montreal. At the World Championships, she placed ninth in the short program after a fall but finished tenth overall, citing the need to reset and plan a better free skate layout for the next year.

2024: 2024 U.S. Champion

In 2024, Amber Glenn won the U.S. Championships, becoming the first openly queer U.S. women's champion, despite a performance she felt was not her best.

2024: Cup of China Victory and Grand Prix Final Qualification

In 2024, at the Cup of China, Amber Glenn landed a triple Axel in the short program and finished in second place. She won the free skate and the overall competition, qualifying for the Grand Prix Final, after landing eight triple jumps, including a triple Axel.

2024: Grand Prix de France Victory

In 2024, at the Grand Prix de France, Amber Glenn landed a triple Axel in the short program, achieving the highest score ever for an American woman (78.14). Despite errors in the free skate, she won the title, becoming the oldest American woman to win a Grand Prix for the first time at 25.

2025: 2024–25 Grand Prix Final champion & 2025 U.S. national champion

In 2025, Amber Glenn became the 2024–25 Grand Prix Final champion and the 2025 U.S. national champion. She also finished within the top ten at three ISU Championships.

2025: Second National Title at U.S. Figure Skating Championships

In January 2025, Amber Glenn competed at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, where she finished third in the short program and won her second national title after landing a clean triple Axel in the free skate. Her final score was 216.79 points.