At the Milano Cortina 2026, no one burned brighter than Amber Glenn. Just days after wiping away tears from a heartbreaking short program, she came back swinging in the free skate, landing that redemptive triple axel like she had something to prove. But it was her final bow at the Exhibition Gala that truly shut Milan down.

by Admin · February 24, 2026

‘That’s Life’: Inside the “fierce and soulful” exhibition routine set to Lady Gaga’s rendition of the Frank Sinatra classic—a performance that became the ultimate middle finger to a “harrowing” individual week.
The Comeback Kid: How Amber Glenn vaulted from 13th to 5th place in the individual event, delivering a “season-best” free skate that nearly snatched a second medal for the Americans.
Team Gold Glory: A look back at her “powerhouse” performance in the team event that secured her first Olympic gold medal alongside the “Blade Angels.”
The Dress That Stole the Show: Why her “edgy” black gala outfit and bold spins have social media calling her the “Queen of Atmosphere” in Milan.
Prague Bound: Why the three-time U.S. champion isn’t hanging up her skates yet, with her sights set on the World Championships next month.

Amber Glenn skates to Lady Gaga and That's Life at Olympics Gala - Outsports

MILAN, ITALY — If there was one athlete who embodied the “incandescent” spirit of the Milano Cortina 2026 Games, it was Amber Glenn. After a week that saw her go from “tears of heartbreak” in the short program to “unbridled joy” in the free skate, Glenn took to the ice one last time on Saturday for the Exhibition Gala to show the world exactly who she is: a fighter.

Trading her competitive burgundy for a “head-turning” black dress, Glenn delivered a routine that was pure Lady Gaga energy. Skating to Gaga’s gritty, rebellious version of “That’s Life,” she reminded the 12,000-strong crowd that even when you’re “shot out of the sky,” you get back up and finish the show.

For Ilia Malinin, Amber Glenn and Alysa Liu, Olympic gala is about messaging, with some fun - The Athletic

FROM 13TH TO THE TOP FIVE: THE REDEMPTIVE ARC

Glenn’s individual Olympic journey was a “visceral” rollercoaster. After a costly error on a triple loop in the short program left her in 13th place, many counted her out. But on Thursday night, she returned with “ice in her veins,” landing a massive triple Axel and a season-best score of 214.91.

“I’m ecstatic,” she said, finally able to smile as she cheered on teammate Alysa Liu for the gold. “I did my job. I enjoyed skating today, and that’s what matters.”