Plano’s Amber Glenn Skates for Olympic Spot at Nationals

At a Glance

• Amber Glenn, 26, from Plano, is a top contender for the U.S. Olympic figure skating team as nationals begin in St. Louis
• The two-time national team member will compete Wednesday (short program) and Friday (long program) with the team announcement Sunday
• Ashley Cain, Glenn’s former training partner, now helps select the Olympic pairs team
• Why it matters: Local fans watch a North Texan chase her Olympic dream after COVID dashed her 2022 hopes

Amber Glenn steps onto the ice in St. Louis this week carrying the hopes of North Texas-and a comeback story four years in the making.

The Road Back

In 2022, Glenn’s Olympic dream collapsed when a positive COVID test forced her withdrawal after the short program.

> “That dream that I had of making the team just slipped through my fingers,” she told News Of Fort Worth at the time.

Now 26, the Plano native trains at StarCenter in Euless and enters nationals as a two-time reigning national team member.

Momentum on Ice

Cain, who competed in Beijing and now sits on the Milano Cortina selection committee, credits Glenn’s recent performances.

• Signature triple axel first landed in Euless five years ago
• Consistent artistry and perseverance
• Strong season momentum heading into nationals

> “She’s well deserving of a spot on this Olympic team,” Cain said.

Next Generation Watching

Ten-year-old Cami Lohmar, skating since age 5, wore Glenn’s “Believe and Breathe” sweatshirt at practice.

> “You need to believe you can do it and you need to breathe so you’re calm,” Lohmar explained.

TV Schedule

Key Takeaways

• Amber Glenn competes for her first Olympic berth starting Wednesday
• Former partner Ashley Cain now helps choose the team
• The Olympic announcement comes Sunday after the competition ends
• North Texas fans can watch on Peacock and NBC 5

Glenn’s journey from COVID withdrawal to Olympic hopeful caps a resilient four-year climb with the finish line in sight.