History of Amber Glenn in Timeline

"Amber Elaine Glenn is a successful American figure skater. Her accolades include a 2024 U.S. national championship, two ISU Grand Prix bronze medals, and three ISU Challenger Series medals. She has consistently placed in the top ten at three ISU Championships, demonstrating her high skill level in the sport."

October 28, 1999: Birth

Amber Elaine Glenn was born on October 28, 1999. This date marks the beginning of her journey in the world of figure skating.

2004: Start of Skating Journey

Amber Glenn's passion for skating ignited in 2004 when she began learning to skate, marking the beginning of her remarkable journey on the ice.

2013: Junior Grand Prix Medalist

Amber Glenn's early career showed promise as she won bronze medals at the ISU Junior Grand Prix events in 2013.

May 2014: Athlete Alumni Ambassador Award

In May 2014, Amber Glenn's achievements were recognized as she was named the recipient of the prestigious 2014 Athlete Alumni Ambassador (3A) overall award by U.S. Figure Skating.

2014: U.S. Junior Champion

In 2014, Amber Glenn secured the title of U.S. Junior champion, a testament to her talent and dedication in figure skating.

2015: Senior Level Debut

Amber Glenn transitioned to the senior level in 2015, showcasing her skills at the U.S. Championships where she finished thirteenth.

2015: Challenges and Reevaluation

In 2015, Amber Glenn faced personal challenges, including struggles with depression that led to a mental hospital admission. Despite these difficulties, she competed in the Autumn Classic International, later describing it as a "disaster" due to her mental state. This experience led her to take a break from skating to prioritize her well-being.

2016: Break and Reevaluation

During 2016, Amber Glenn took a step back from competitive skating to focus on her mental health and reevaluate her goals, demonstrating her resilience and commitment to personal well-being.

2017: Work with "Yuri on Ice" Team

In August 2017, Amber Glenn contributed to the production of the "Yuri on Ice" movie by working alongside its creative team, demonstrating her diverse interests and influence.

December 2019: Openly LGBTQ+ Identity

As of December 2019, Amber Glenn made history by becoming the only openly LGBTQ ladies' figure skater on Team USA, inspiring many with her courage and authenticity.

November 2020: Collaboration with "Yuri on Ice"

In November 2020, Amber Glenn revealed her involvement with the creative team of the popular anime movie "Yuri on Ice" during its production in August 2017, showcasing her connection to the world of animation and skating.

2022: Start of 2022-2023 Season

Amber Glenn began her season with a bronze medal at the Cranberry Cup and then placed fourth at the Lombardia Trophy. At Skate America, she achieved a personal best in her short program, winning her first Grand Prix medal. At the NHK Trophy, she struggled in the short program but performed better in the free skate, ultimately finishing eleventh overall in 2022.

2023: 2023 Skate America and Grand Prix of Espoo

Amber Glenn achieved a personal best in the short program at Skate America, landing her first triple Axel in competition. Despite a challenging free skate, she secured fifth place overall. At the Grand Prix of Espoo, she recovered from a difficult short program to win the bronze medal with a personal best free skate in 2023.

2023: 2023 Four Continents Championships

Amber Glenn placed fourth in the short program but faced challenges in the free skate at the 2023 Four Continents Championships. Despite feeling unwell, she maintained a positive mindset and finished seventh overall in 2023.

2023: 2023 U.S. Championships

At the 2023 U.S. Championships, Amber Glenn overcame an error in the short program to deliver a strong free skate performance. She expressed satisfaction with her bronze medal win and the overall experience in 2023.

2023: 2023 World Championships and World Team Trophy

At the 2023 World Championships, Amber Glenn finished twelfth despite an error in the free skate. She then joined Team USA for the World Team Trophy, where she contributed to the team's gold medal win in 2023.

2024: 2024 World Championships

After withdrawing from the Four Continents Championships, Amber Glenn finished ninth in the short program at the World Championships. Despite landing a triple Axel in the free skate, errors in the second half of the program resulted in a tenth-place finish overall in 2024.