Amber Glenn, a 26-year-old American figure skater, missed the podium at the 2026 Figure Skating World Championships in Prague after a stumble in her free skate. The performance came just weeks after the Winter Olympics, where Glenn had also faced setbacks. In a post-competition interview, she described the experience as emotionally taxing, stating, 'It sucks. What else can I say? I lost focus.'
Glenn had delivered a strong short program, placing third, but errors in the free skate dropped her out of medal contention. Isabeau Levito, another American skater, finished fourth, while Japan's Kaori Sakamoto won her fourth world title before retiring. Glenn later took to social media to thank her supporters, reflecting on her season of 'extreme highs and lows.'
The World Championships, held March 26–30, 2026, served as the final major event of the season, offering athletes a chance at redemption after the Olympics. While some Olympians, like Alysa Liu, skipped the competition, others, including Ilia Malinin, sought to reclaim form. Malinin, who placed eighth in Milan, earned an international personal best in his short program, positioning himself for a potential world title.
Glenn's performance followed a season marked by milestones, including landing a triple axel and competing in the Olympics. Despite the disappointment in Prague, she emphasized her achievements, stating, 'I did what I set out to do six years ago.'