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Amber Glenn Receives Supportive Message from Olympic Legend
Nancy Kerrigan celebrates Amber Glenn's historic Olympic performance despite missing the podium.
Published on Feb. 21, 2026
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Olympic figure skating legend Nancy Kerrigan sent supportive and congratulatory messages to Team USA's Amber Glenn and her teammates following the conclusion of the women's figure skating competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. While Glenn finished fifth overall, she made history as the first openly queer woman to represent the U.S. in Olympic singles figure skating and the fifth woman ever to land a triple Axel at the Winter Games.
Why it matters
Glenn's performance and historic achievements at the Olympics highlight the growing diversity and inclusivity in figure skating, as well as the sport's continued popularity and ability to inspire the next generation of athletes. Kerrigan's public support for Glenn and the U.S. team also demonstrates the tight-knit community within the figure skating world.
The details
In the women's figure skating competition, Alyssa Liu claimed the gold medal for the U.S., while Japan's Kaori Sakamoto and Ami Nakai won silver and bronze, respectively. Glenn finished fifth overall after a disappointing short program score of 67.39 put her in 13th place. However, she rebounded with the third-best free skating score of 147.52, showcasing her skills and determination.
- The women's figure skating competition wrapped up on Thursday, February 20, 2026.
- Glenn achieved a 67.39 in her short program score to begin the event.
- Glenn scored 147.52 in the free skating portion, the third-best among all competitors.
The players
Amber Glenn
A 26-year-old figure skater from Plano, Texas, who made history as the first openly queer woman to represent Team USA in Olympic singles figure skating and the fifth woman ever to land a triple Axel at the Winter Games.
Nancy Kerrigan
A legendary American figure skater who won a silver medal at the 1994 Winter Olympics and is known for her supportive and celebratory messages to current U.S. figure skaters.
Alyssa Liu
The gold medalist in the women's figure skating competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics, representing the United States.
Kaori Sakamoto
The silver medalist in the women's figure skating competition, representing Japan.
Ami Nakai
The bronze medalist in the women's figure skating competition, representing Japan.
What they’re saying
“RESPECT! Congratulations Amber!”
— Nancy Kerrigan (Instagram)
“WOW. PURE JOY! Congratulations Alyssa!”
— Nancy Kerrigan (Instagram)
“Beautiful! Congratulations Isabeau!”
— Nancy Kerrigan (Instagram)
The takeaway
Amber Glenn's historic performance at the 2026 Winter Olympics, as the first openly queer woman to represent the U.S. in Olympic singles figure skating and the fifth woman ever to land a triple Axel, has inspired the next generation of athletes and showcased the growing diversity and inclusivity in the sport. The supportive messages from figure skating legend Nancy Kerrigan further highlight the tight-knit community within the figure skating world and the shared joy in celebrating the achievements of these remarkable athletes.
