Figure skater Amber Glenn recently delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 Finlandia Trophy, scheduled between Nov. 21-23. The American secured the top position in the short skating event, earning 75.72 points.
However, for Glenn, it wasn’t as easy as it seemed on the snow, as the 26-year-old had to withstand less-than-ideal conditions in this sixth leg of the ISU Figure Skating Grand Prix Finland. Despite her difficulties, the short skating podium has solidified her name as one of the frontrunners to win the competition, with the free skating yet to be held.
Amber Glenn Sheds Light on the Difficulties She Faced With Difficult Conditions in Finland
During her short skating event, Glenn outperformed the likes of 2025 World Skating Championships bronze medalist Mone Chiba. This short skating score also marked her best score in the 2025-26 season so far, surpassing her previous best of 73.69 at the 2025 Nebelhorn Trophy.
In a conversation, Glenn explained how she had to adjust to the relatively softer snow in Finland compared to other locations.
She said, “Well, the quality is not bad, but it’s just not what we’re used to. I don’t think it’s slippery, it’s soft, so you slide a lot more. Whereas a lot of us are used to harder ice because we share with hockey skaters and all that. So it’s a little harder to get up in the air.”
“I did notice ahead of the skate that I lost one of my earrings. I don’t know where it went. I’m just glad I saw myself in the mirror before I went out. It would look very silly with one earring,” Glenn further added while revealing her earring mishap.
Further in the conversation, Glenn also shared that she is currently on medication to prevent antibiotics, making her a bit stagnant. Additionally, she noted that this also helped her relax and avoid getting too tense during the competition.
Glenn Gets Honest About Her Aspirations for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics
Glenn recently expressed her optimism leading up to the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, scheduled to be held next February. Notably, the Milan Cortina event will be Glenn’s first appearance at an Olympic Games.
“Last year was a breakthrough year for me, and I want to continue building on it. As long as I keep healthy, keep happy, and keep training, then I know everything will work out, and hopefully I’ll be in Milan with some of my favorite people,” Glenn said while addressing her Olympic approach.
So far in the 2025-26 season, Glenn has had some impressive performances to boast of, including her victories at the Cup of China and CS Nebelhorn Trophy. Additionally, earlier in the year, the 26-year-old was also part of the US team that won the gold medal at the World Team Trophy. Last season, too, Glenn solidified her status as one of the leading American skaters, winning the Grand Prix Final and the US Championships.
