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Amber Glenn

Amber Elaine Glenn is an American figure skater from Plano, Texas.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 10, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Amber Elaine Glenn is an American figure skater from Plano, Texas. She is the 2026 Olympic team event gold medallist, the 2024–25 Grand Prix Final champion, and a three-time U.S. national champion (2024, 2025, 2026).

Early life and training

Amber Glenn was born in Plano, Texas, in 1999 and began skating at age five. She later trained in the Dallas area and in Colorado Springs.

Competitive career

Glenn rose through U.S. and ISU competition to become one of the leading American women in singles skating. Her results include multiple national titles, Grand Prix medals, Challenger Series medals, and top-ten finishes at ISU Championships.

Major achievements

Her career highlights include the 2024–25 Grand Prix Final title, three consecutive U.S. championships from 2024 to 2026, and a gold medal in the 2026 Olympic team event.

Technical style and public profile

Glenn is widely known for performing the triple Axel, one of the most difficult jumps in figure skating. She has also been noted for her LGBTQ advocacy and mental health outreach.

Key facts

  • Amber Glenn is a three-time U.S. national champion (2024, 2025, 2026).
  • She won gold in the figure skating team event at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games.
  • She captured the 2024–25 Grand Prix Final title.
  • Glenn has landed the triple Axel in international competition.
  • She has publicly advocated for LGBTQ rights and mental health awareness.
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Canadian context

Amber Glenn has no specific Canada connection in the provided sources, but she is relevant to Canadian readers as a leading North American figure skater and international competitor.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Amber Glenn?
Amber Glenn is an American figure skater from Plano, Texas, known for competing in women's singles and for major international and national titles.
What are Amber Glenn's biggest achievements?
Her biggest achievements include winning the 2026 Olympic team event gold medal, the 2024–25 Grand Prix Final, and three U.S. national titles from 2024 to 2026.
What is Amber Glenn known for technically?
She is known for landing the triple Axel in competition, a jump considered among the most difficult in figure skating.
Where is Amber Glenn from?
She was born in Plano, Texas, United States.
Has Amber Glenn competed at the Olympics?
Yes. She was part of the United States team at the 2026 Winter Olympics and won gold in the team event.
What is Amber Glenn's significance beyond sport?
She has been publicly associated with LGBTQ advocacy and mental health awareness.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amber_Glenn
    Supports: Birth date and place, nationality, major titles, Olympic team gold, and career summary.
  2. U.S. Figure Skating — https://usfigureskating.org/sports/figure-skating/roster/amber-glenn/1134
    Supports: U.S. national titles, Olympic team event gold medal, and athlete biography.
  3. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Amber-Glenn
    Supports: Biography, U.S. national championships, Olympic team gold, triple Axel note, and LGBTQ advocacy.
  4. International Skating Union — https://www.isu-skating.com/figure-skating/skaters/amber-glenn/
    Supports: Birth date, hometown, Olympic team event gold, triple Axel, and mental health advocacy.
  5. Team USA — https://www.teamusa.com/profiles/amber-glenn
    Supports: Birthplace, skating start age, and Olympic results.
  6. Olympics.com — https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/news/amber-glenn-fights-through-long-awaited-winter-olympics-debut
    Supports: 2026 Olympic debut and age-related Olympic context.