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Amber Glenn's Olympic Outburst Sparks Coverage Controversy

2/20/2026

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Amber Glenn, a U.S. figure skater, faced intense pressure in the 2026 Winter Olympics short program, leading to an outburst after a costly mistake, finishing 13th and qualifying for the free skate.
Viewers criticized NBC's coverage for focusing on her distress.
Swedish curler Oskar Eriksson accused Canadian Marc Kennedy of double-touching the stone.
The accusation sparked heightened scrutiny of sportsmanship and monitoring of gameplay, prompting athletes to voice frustration.

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Amber Glenn, a U.S. figure skater, faced intense pressure in the 2026 Winter Olympics short program, leading to an outburst after a costly mistake, finishing 13th and qualifying for the free skate.
Viewers criticized NBC's coverage for focusing on her distress.
Swedish curler Oskar Eriksson accused Canadian Marc Kennedy of double-touching the stone.
The accusation sparked heightened scrutiny of sportsmanship and monitoring of gameplay, prompting athletes to voice frustration.