“I HAD IT”: Amber Glenn Breaks Down After Costly Short Program Error in Milan

Amber Glenn, Team USA’s figure skating star, had a heartbreaking performance at the 2026 Winter Olympics after a critical mistake in the women’s short program left her in 13th place. Despite starting strong with an impressive triple Axel that earned over 10 points, things took a devastating turn when Glenn “popped” a planned triple loop into a double. The error led to an “invalid element” and zero points for the jump, dropping her down the leaderboard significantly.

Visibly distraught, Glenn couldn’t hold back tears as she exited the ice, telling her coach, “I had it,” after seeing her score of 67.39. The mistake was a tough blow for the three-time U.S. champion, who had been in excellent form leading into the event.

However, it’s not all bad news for Glenn. She is already a 2026 Olympic gold medalist, having helped Team USA win the team figure skating event earlier in the month, proving her skill and resilience.

Glenn has also faced personal challenges outside the rink. She recently announced she would be taking a break from social media due to the “scary amount of hate and threats” she received after speaking out on LGBTQ+ rights. During a press conference, Glenn shared her thoughts on the difficulties the LGBTQ+ community has faced under the current administration, expressing hope to use her platform to encourage others to “stay strong.” Despite the online harassment, Glenn vowed to continue using her voice for causes she believes in, although she is now limiting her online presence for mental health reasons.

As the first openly queer woman to represent Team USA in figure skating, Amber Glenn remains a strong advocate for authenticity and inclusion, even in the face of adversity. Despite her short program setback, Glenn’s journey is far from over, and her courage both on and off the ice continues to inspire.