Amber Glenn's Emotional Moment: The Olympics 2026 Mistake That Brought Tears

Amber Glenn faced a tough moment at the 2026 Olympics as her mistake in the women's singles figure skating short program placed her 13th. Despite starting strong, her scoring issues left her visibly emotional after the event.

Emotional Aftermath

Cameras captured Glenn, 26, as she became emotional following her attempt at a triple toe loop that resulted in zero points on Tuesday. She initially impressed with a triple axel but ended well behind leader Ami Nakai from Japan.

Support From Teammates

Glenn, part of the U.S.'s "Blade Angels" trio and a first-time Olympian, had already won gold in the team event earlier this month. After seeing Glenn's disappointment, teammate Alyssa Liu expressed support for her determination and hard work.

Competitive Field

Liu scored 76.59 and secured third place, while teammate Isabeau Levito earned 70.84 for eighth place. The Japanese skaters topped the leaderboard with Nakai and Kaori Sakamoto achieving first and second places. All competitors will advance to Thursday's free skate program.

Glenn shared her frustration with coach Damon Allen after her performance, yet Allen encouraged her to keep fighting, emphasizing that it's not over yet.