History of Amber Glenn in Timeline

Amber Glenn is an accomplished American figure skater. Her achievements include a 2026 Olympic Games team event gold medal, the 2024-25 Grand Prix Final champion title, and three U.S. national championships (2024-2026). She has also earned six ISU Grand Prix medals and five ISU Challenger Series medals. Furthermore, she has achieved top-ten finishes in five ISU Championships, marking her as a significant presence in the world of figure skating.

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1928: Oldest American Woman to Qualify

In 2026, at age 26, Amber Glenn became the oldest American woman to qualify for an Olympic singles team since 1928.

1928: Oldest U.S Women's Singles Skater to Qualify for the Olympics Since 1928

In 2026, at age twenty-six, Amber Glenn became the oldest U.S women's singles skater to qualify for the Olympics since 1928.

October 28, 1999: Amber Glenn's Birth

On October 28, 1999, Amber Elaine Glenn was born. She is an American figure skater.

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2002: Inspiration from Sarah Hughes

In 2002, Amber Glenn was inspired to pursue figure skating competitively after watching Sarah Hughes win the gold medal in women's singles at the Winter Olympics.

2003: Consecutive U.S. National Titles

In 2003, Amber Glenn began her streak of winning three consecutive U.S. National titles, a feat not achieved by an American woman since Michelle Kwan.

2008: Previous Bypassing of Nationals Placements

The selection of the 2021 World Championships team was the first time since 2008, when Katrina Hacker was bypassed in favor of Kimmie Meissner, that the selected ladies team in a non-Olympic year did not follow Nationals placements (for age-eligible skaters).

2010: Alissa Czisny Wins Grand Prix Final

In 2010, Alissa Czisny won the Grand Prix Final, a feat that Amber Glenn would not accomplish until almost fifteen years later.

2012: Second Place at U.S. Championships

In 2012, Amber Glenn placed second in the novice category at the U.S. Championships, finishing behind Karen Chen.

2013: Bronze Medal at ISU Junior Grand Prix

In 2013, Amber Glenn made her junior international debut at the ISU Junior Grand Prix in the Czech Republic, where she finished third overall, winning the bronze medal.

2013: JGP Czech Republic Bronze Medal

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

May 2014: Athlete Alumni Ambassador Award

In May 2014, U.S. Figure Skating named Amber Glenn as the recipient of the 2014 Athlete Alumni Ambassador (3A) overall award.

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

In 2014, Amber Glenn became the U.S. Junior Champion and also won a bronze medal at the JGP in France.

2014: World Junior Championships

In 2014, Amber Glenn finished seventh at the World Junior Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria, ranking fifth in the short program and eighth in the free skate.

2014: Expectations Following Title Win

In 2014, Amber Glenn later noted that the expectations following her U.S. Championships title win contributed to subsequent challenges with her mental health. The success of prior junior champions added additional pressure.

2014: U.S. Championships Title

In 2014, Amber Glenn won the U.S. Championships after placing first in both segments of the competition. Her total score of 186.51 was the highest ever recorded for a junior lady at the U.S. Championships under the ISU Judging System at the time.

2015: Senior Level at U.S. Championships

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

2015: Inpatient Treatment and Personal Struggles

In 2015, Amber Glenn placed fifth at the JGP Latvia, after which she was admitted for inpatient treatment due to struggles with depression, an eating disorder, and her sexuality.

February 2016: Resumption of Training

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

2016: Nebelhorn Trophy and Golden Spin of Zagreb

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

2016: Autumn Classic International

With her first international senior assignment at the 2015 Autumn Classic International pending, she decided to leave the inpatient facility to attend. She would later describe the event as a "disaster" that she had no memory of beyond her sixth-place finish.

August 2017: Involvement with Yuri on Ice Film

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

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2017: Lombardia Trophy and Cup of China

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

2017: Withdrawal from World Junior Championships

In 2017, Amber Glenn withdrew from the World Junior Championships in early March due to "personal reasons."

2018: Lombardia Trophy

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

2018: U.S. Championships Result

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

2019: U.S. Championships and Challenge Cup

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

2019: Skate America and Cup of China

In 2019, Amber Glenn was selected as the host pick for Skate America, where she placed seventh. She was later added to the Cup of China, finishing sixth overall. These events marked the first time she competed in two Grand Prix assignments in a single season.

2019: Bronze Medal at CS U.S. Classic

In 2019, Amber Glenn won the bronze medal at the CS U.S. Classic, marking her first senior international medal.

November 2020: Public Revelation of ADHD Struggles

In November 2020, Amber Glenn publicly shared her struggles of being an elite-level athlete with ADHD.

2020: U.S. Championships and Four Continents Championships

In 2020, Amber Glenn placed fifth at the U.S. Championships, earning her an assignment to the Four Continents Championships, where she finished ninth and set a new personal best total score of 190.83. Reflecting on her decision to come out as pansexual, she noted the openness relieved her of a significant burden.

2020: Cryotherapy Injury and Skate America

In 2020, after a multi-month hiatus from training due to the coronavirus pandemic, Amber Glenn fractured her orbital bone and sustained a concussion during cryotherapy. Later, she placed fifth at Skate America, executing a turn in between her triple-triple jump combination.

2021: Silver Medal at Golden Spin of Zagreb

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

2021: Sixth Place at 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. She went on to finish seventh at the NHK Trophy.

2021: Silver Medal at U.S. Championships

In 2021, Amber Glenn won the silver medal at the U.S. Championships, her highest-ever placement at the event. She revealed that she had been suffering from a foot infection during the competition.

2021: Competitive Debut and Skate America

In 2021, after withdrawing from the Cranberry Cup, Amber Glenn made her full competitive debut at the CS Finlandia Trophy, where she placed tenth. She then competed at Skate America, not attempting a triple Axel due to practice difficulties.

2021: World Championships Team Selection Controversy

In 2021, despite her silver medal at the U.S. Championships, Amber Glenn was not selected for the World Championships team; instead, bronze medalist Karen Chen was chosen. Glenn was named first alternate.

2022: U.S. Championships and Olympic Team Alternate

In 2022, Amber Glenn struggled at the U.S. Championships, testing positive for COVID-19 and withdrawing. She was named as an alternate for the Olympic team. She was disappointed about her performance, particularly as she felt it was expected of her to make the team.

2022: Bronze Medal at Skate America

In 2022, Amber Glenn won a bronze medal at Skate America, her first Grand Prix figure skating medal. She declared that she was "not playing it as safe" as she had at her first event. She finished eleventh overall at the NHK Trophy.

2023: Bronze Medal at U.S. Championships

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

2024: U.S. National Champion

In 2024, Amber Glenn was crowned U.S. National Champion and the Grand Prix Final champion, marking significant achievements in her figure skating career.

2024: The Washington Post Profile

In a 2024 profile in The Washington Post, Amber Glenn revealed that her psychiatrist had told her to stop skating indefinitely.

March 2, 2025: Participated in "Legacy on Ice"

On March 2, 2025, Amber Glenn participated in "Legacy on Ice", an ice show organized by U.S. Figure Skating that paid tribute to lives lost aboard American Eagle Flight 5342. Glenn's performance was also dedicated to her grandmother, who recently died on February 28.

2026: Olympic Games Team Event Gold Medal

In 2026, Amber Glenn won a gold medal in the Olympic Games team event, and she was also named U.S. National Champion for the third time.

2026: Glenn Criticizes Trump Administration's LGBTQ Policies

In 2026, days before the Winter Olympics Team Event, Amber Glenn criticized the second Trump administration's approach to the LGBTQ community during a pre-Olympic news conference. As a queer woman, Glenn highlighted the challenges faced by the LGBTQ community and other communities, emphasizing the importance of mutual support and resilience.

2026: Winter Olympics Selection

In 2026, upon her selection for the Winter Olympics, Amber Glenn became the first openly queer woman to represent the United States in Olympic singles figure skating.

2026: Wins Third Consecutive National Title

In January 2026, at the U.S. Championships, Amber Glenn won her third consecutive national title after both a record-setting short program and first place in the free skate. She was then named to the 2026 Winter Olympic team.