The Brief
- Plano native Amber Glenn helped Team USA win gold in the figure skating team event at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
- Glenn gave the team crucial points to stay in competition for the overall top prize in the event. Ilia Malinin pushed the team in front of Japan to win the gold medal.
- Later during the Olympics, Glenn will have a chance to win an individual gold medal in solo figure skating events.
MILAN, Italy – A Metroplex native helped Team USA take home a gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.
Glenn is golden
What we know:
Plano native Amber Glenn was a part of the U.S. Olympic Figure Skating Team that won the gold medal in the figure skating team event. She made her Olympic debut in the Feb. 8 event.
Glenn participated in the free skate during the team event final, placing third after her performance. Though she did not come in first individually, her performance netted Team USA eight overall points to help the United States stay in contention for the overall gold.
Ilia Malinin gave Team USA enough points during his final skate to win the event with 69 overall points. Japan finished in second with 68 points, while Italy came in third with 60 points. …