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Amber Glenn Calls Out Ex-USA Olympian For French Duo Support Amid Scandal

Amber Glenn Calls Out Ex-USA Olympian For French Duo Support Amid Scandal

Summary

Amber Glenn, a U.S. figure skater, is defending her teammates amidst a controversy over judging at the Winter Olympics. A debate started after a French judge favored a French ice dance team over the U.S. team, leading to discussions of fairness. Glenn disagreed publicly with ex-Olympian Polina Edmunds, who praised the French performance.

Key Facts

  • Amber Glenn is a U.S. national champion in women's figure skating.
  • She helped the U.S. win a gold medal in the team figure skating event.
  • A judging controversy emerged during the ice dance competition at the Winter Olympics.
  • The French ice dance team received higher scores from the French judge, resulting in a gold medal.
  • The U.S. team, with Madison Chock and Evan Bates, received silver medals.
  • Polina Edmunds, a past U.S. Olympian, commented positively on the French performance.
  • Glenn publicly disagreed with Edmunds' comments on social media.
  • Chock and Bates are considering an appeal but think a medal change is unlikely.
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