Amber Glenn
Awards & Honours
9
Awards Won
5
Honours
5
Covers
4
Records
Amber Glenn's list of achievements is remarkable. She's a three-time U.S. National Champion, a Grand Prix Final Champion, and an Olympic team gold medalist. She made history as the first openly queer woman to represent the U.S. in Olympic figure skating and as the fourth American woman to land a clean triple axel in international competition. At 26, she was the oldest American woman to qualify for an Olympic singles team since 1928, a testament to her longevity and consistency. Her ability to overcome mental health challenges and compete at the highest level has inspired many.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Olympian
Represented the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.
First openly queer woman to represent the U.S. in Olympic figure skating
Broke barriers for LGBTQ+ representation in the sport.
Fourth American woman to land a clean triple axel in international competition
Achieved this technical milestone in her career.
Fifth woman ever to land a triple axel at an Olympics
Landed the jump during the team event in Milan-Cortina.
Oldest American woman to qualify for an Olympic singles team since 1928
At age 26, achieved this distinction.
Magazine Covers
TIME
2026-02-18
"It Was Soul Crushing." Amber Glenn Opens Up About Her Disappointing Olympic Short Program
Teen Vogue
2026-02-19
My Sister Amber Glenn Is Facing Harassment While the World Watches
Forbes
2026-05-08
Amber Glenn Opens Up About Mental Health, Milan-Cortina And Future Plans
Variety
2026-06-01
Magic: The Gathering Superfan Amber Glenn in Talks with Wizards of the Coast
NBC DFW
2026-01-15
How Amber Glenn finds power in authenticity as a bisexual and pansexual Olympian
Records & Feats
First openly queer woman to represent the U.S. in Olympic figure skating
Broke barriers for LGBTQ+ representation at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Fourth American woman to land a clean triple axel in international competition
Achieved this technical milestone.
Fifth woman ever to land a triple axel at an Olympics
Landed the jump during the team event in Milan-Cortina.
Oldest American woman to qualify for an Olympic singles team since 1928
At age 26, achieved this distinction.