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Figure skating-Glenn to limit social media use after threats over LGBTQ+ comments
Amber Glenn, the first openly queer U.S. Olympic figure skater, is stepping back from social media after receiving a large volume of threats following her LGBTQ+ supportive remarks.
- On February 7, Amber Glenn, U.S. Olympic figure skater, announced she will limit social media for her wellbeing after receiving `a scary amount of hate/threats` on Instagram Stories.
- At a Feb. 4 press conference she said the LGBTQ community faces hard times and urged solidarity, adding, `It isn't the first time we've had to come together as a community to try to fight for our human rights.`
- The three-time U.S. champion debuted on Sunday, February 8, finishing third in the team free skate to help Team USA women’s figure skating roster take the lead.
- Citing mental-health needs, Glenn said she limited her online presence to maintain focus and reported threats lowered her excitement, while the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee said it reports credible threats to law enforcement.
- Glenn said she will keep using her voice while preparing for February 17, when she is scheduled to compete in the women's individual short program, remaining part of the U.S. medal hunt.
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Amber Glenn got threats, ‘outlandish backlash’ to comments about LGBTQ community
Olympic American figure skater Amber Glenn said that she was taking a step back from social media after receiving “a scary amount of hate/threats” after she shared her feelings about representing the LGBTQIA+ community at the Olympics.
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