Overview
- The U.S. figure skater told reporters it has been a hard time for LGBTQ+ Americans under the current administration and said she aims to encourage people to stay strong.
- Glenn said she received a "scary amount" of hate and threats and will limit social-media use for her wellbeing, while vowing to keep using her voice.
- At 26, the three-time U.S. champion is making her Olympic debut and is scheduled for the team free skate on Sunday, with the women's individual event starting Feb. 17.
- Outsports identifies Glenn, who is pansexual, as the first openly queer woman to represent the U.S. in Olympic women's singles figure skating.
- Her stance drew widespread online praise and support from figures like Adam Rippon, as other Team USA athletes voiced political unease during the Milan Games.