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# Openly LGBTQ+ skater Amber Glenn makes Olympic history
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/openly-lgbtq-skater-amber-glenn-makes-olympic-history/
- Published: 2026-01-19T11:27:40.000Z
- Updated: 2026-01-19T11:27:40.000Z
- Author: Graham Robson
- Tags: News

In a milestone moment for sport and representation, American figure skater **Amber Glenn** has become the first openly LGBTQ woman named to an Olympic women’s singles figure skating team. At 26, the three-time reigning U.S. national champion will make her **Winter Olympics** debut at the **2026 Milan-Cortina Games** after a remarkable season that has captivated fans and critics alike. 

Glenn, who publicly identifies as bisexual and pansexual, secured her Olympic spot by winning her third consecutive **U.S. Figure Skating Championships** title in January, a feat not achieved by a U.S. woman since **Michelle Kwan**. She impressed judges and audiences with record-setting scores, including a standout short programme at the trials. 

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Her selection is being hailed as a landmark for LGBTQ+ visibility in figure skating, a sport long steeped in tradition. While male queer skaters have previously competed at elite levels, Glenn’s presence as an openly queer woman on the Olympic stage marks a new chapter in the sport’s history. 

Beyond her skating achievements, Glenn has become a powerful voice for inclusion and authenticity. She has spoken openly about her experiences growing up in the sport, her journey with mental health, and the importance of embracing one’s identity - both on and off the ice. In doing so, she has inspired a broad spectrum of fans and aspiring athletes around the world