Russian Skater Facing Backlash for Comment About Amber Glenn
Summary
Retired Russian figure skater Adelina Sotnikova is facing criticism for comments she made about American skater Amber Glenn's performance at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. Glenn, who was expected to contend for gold, finished in 13th place after mistakenly completing a double loop instead of a required triple loop in her routine.Key Facts
- American skater Amber Glenn was a favorite at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics but finished 13th.
- Glenn successfully landed a triple axel, triple flip, and triple toe loop but faulted on her final jump.
- Her final jump, a double loop instead of the required triple, was marked as "invalid."
- This mistake led to a score of 67.39 for Glenn in the short program.
- Adelina Sotnikova, a retired Russian skater, commented that Glenn's error benefited others.
- Fans criticized Sotnikova's remarks, recalling her controversial gold medal win in 2014.
- Glenn's teammate, Alysa Liu, placed third with a score of 76.59.
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