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flag Olympic skater Amber Glenn drew backlash after winning gold, facing threats over her LGBTQ+ comments and a copyright dispute over her music.

flag Olympic gold medalist Amber Glenn faced backlash after winning the team event at the 2026 Winter Games, drawing online threats over her comments on LGBTQ+ rights and political climate. flag She also became embroiled in a copyright dispute when Canadian artist Seb McKinnon accused her of using his song “The Return” without permission, highlighting the complex and inconsistent process skaters face in securing music rights. flag The issue stems from the International Skating Union’s 2014 rule change allowing modern music, which has led to increased licensing challenges. flag While U.S. flag Figure Skating claims to assist with permissions, it remains unclear if they were involved in Glenn’s case. flag Despite the controversy, many athletes and fans defended her, emphasizing music’s vital role in figure skating’s artistry.

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