Plano’s Amber Glenn has been skating toward this moment for most of her life. At 26, the North Texas athlete is heading to the 2026 Winter Olympics after delivering a historic performance that cemented her place among the sport’s elite.

A Historic Three-Peat On The National Stage

Glenn captured her third consecutive U.S. title at the 2026 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships in St. Louis, a feat no American woman has achieved since Michelle Kwan. Her free skate earned a personal-best 150.50, with a combined total score of 233.55 — more than 16 points higher than her previous career high.

She stood out immediately in the short program as the only skater to successfully land a triple Axel, widely considered the most difficult triple jump in women’s skating. In the free skate, Glenn added a triple flip–triple toe combination and a triple loop in the bonus-laden second half of her program. Her performance built to a powerful finish during a choreographic step sequence skated to Madonna’s “Like a Prayer,” drawing a roaring response from the St. Louis crowd.

A Long Road To The Olympics

For Glenn, the milestone comes after years of steady progress rather than overnight success. The upcoming games will mark her first Olympic appearance, making the moment especially meaningful after more than a decade competing at the national and international levels.

The U.S. Olympic women’s team was announced on Jan. 11, following the conclusion of the championships. Glenn was selected alongside Alysa Liu and Isabeau Levito to represent the United States in Milan next month.

Team USA Takes Shape

In total, 16 athletes were named to the U.S. Olympic figure skating team, including three men, three women, three ice dance teams and two pairs teams. Selections were based on performances over the past two competitive seasons, with consistency and results at major events playing a key role.

Glenn’s dominant showing in St. Louis made her case unmistakable, reinforcing her status as one of the most reliable competitors in the U.S. field.

“I can’t wait to get back home and train,” Glenn told US Figure Skating. “I’m so thrilled to be able to have the privilege of representing my country at the Olympics. I can’t wait. I’m so excited. I hope I can make my country and myself proud.”

Plano Roots, National Success

Born and raised in Plano, Glenn first stepped onto the ice in 2004. She trained for years at rinks in McKinney and Frisco but relocated to Colorado Springs in 2022 to continue her development. Her North Texas ties run deep — her father, Richard Glenn, serves as a sergeant with the Plano Police Department.

As she prepares to take the Olympic ice in Italy, Glenn carries both her hometown pride and a résumé that now places her among the most accomplished American figure skaters of her generation.

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