The devastating miss came after Glenn had successfully executed one of the most difficult jumps in women's figure skating, the triple axel, which only one other competitor managed to land. Despite this impressive feat, the zero points she received for the missed triple loop dropped her to 13th place, more than 11 points behind leader Ami Nakai of Japan.
The triple loop is considered routine for competitors, making the miss even more costly. Glenn had arrived in Milan with high hopes for gold, supported by a special video message from Madonna whose song "Like A Prayer" accompanied her routine. The miss came just two seconds after her successful triple axel, a moment that likely ended her medal aspirations for the 2026 Games.