"There have been many memorable moments on my road to Milan, but my short program from 2026 Nationals was the most fun I've ever had skating,"
"My approach to skating versus my approach to competition is quite different,"
"Recently, I've tried to approach competition with the mindset of, 'I'm doing this for me.' I'm the one who wins or loses, falls or lands, and I don't need to pay attention to the expectations others have for me."
Amber Glenn is a three-time U.S. national champion and Grand Prix Final champion who overcame a mental health crisis, a severe concussion, and a positive COVID-19 test that caused her to miss the 2022 Beijing Olympics. She earned a record-setting 83.05 points in the short program at 2026 Nationals with a routine to Madonna's "Like a Prayer," becoming the first American woman in years to win three consecutive U.S. titles. Glenn separates practice from competition by competing for herself, blocking out external expectations, and using a deliberate exhale when the music starts to center herself. She draws outfit ideas from Pinterest and arrived in Italy prepared for the Winter Games.
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