U.S. Figure Skater Amber Glenn Makes Personal Admission About Winter Olympics

In a recent interview, Glenn admitted that competing in the Winter Games was a reality that once felt far beyond her wildest dreams. The figure skating star said that as a child, she never imagined herself skating on the Olympic stage.

“Even as a kid, I never really envisioned it at the Olympics, because I was a six-year-old pessimist being like, ‘I’ll never make it there’,” she said.

According to Glenn, her dream at the time was simpler — perhaps catching a glimpse of herself on television. She thought that if she could see herself on screen, that alone would mean she had succeeded.

“I never thought I'd make it," the Olympian said. "My goal was to make it onto the television to skate.”

Glenn also revealed that after the Olympics, she aims to move on to a new stage on "Dancing With the Stars."

“’Dancing With the Stars,’ for sure," she said when asked about her post-Olympics bucket list. "… I just love everything about it — the costuming, the set design. I can’t wait to see and inquire about that.”

“Dancing With the Stars” is a popular American reality show where celebrities partner with professional ballroom dancers to compete for a trophy.

However, Glenn’s ballroom debut will likely remain on hold as she plans to stay involved in competitive skating. While 2026 could be her only Olympic appearance, she’s not planning to retire from the sport anytime soon.

The Texas native is still set to compete in the 2026 World Figure Skating Championships in Prague in March. The O2 Arena will host the global event, where Glenn hopes to conclude her historic season with another podium finish.