Amber Glenn Addresses Social Media Backlash Following Olympic Gold Medal Victory
Key Facts
- Amber Glenn won gold in the figure skating team event on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
- Glenn returned to social media on Tuesday after a break caused by what she described as a "scary amount of hate/threats."
- The athlete defined "woke" as advocating for marginalized communities while representing the United States.
- In competition, Chloe Kim led the halfpipe qualification on Wednesday with a score of 90.25.
- Ilia Malinin leads the men's figure skating short program with a score of 108.16.
- Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych announced he will defy an IOC ban by wearing a helmet honoring slain soldiers.
U.S. figure skater Amber Glenn resumed social media activity on Tuesday to address online harassment and threats following her gold medal victory in the team event. Glenn posted a photo with teammate Alysa Liu on TikTok with a caption stating, "They hate to see two woke b----es winning." She defined the term "woke" as referring to individuals who use their platforms to advocate for marginalized communities in the country they represent.
Historical Context
Glenn’s statements follow a pre-Olympics press conference where she criticized the current U.S. administration, stating it has been a "hard time" for the LGBTQ community and other marginalized groups. She argued that the political climate has forced these communities to support each other more strongly and asserted her right to use her voice as an athlete during troubling times.
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