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“SHE NEEDED A SECOND.” Amber Glenn is explaining the moment that went viral. After a difficult skate at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Japan’s Kaori Sakamoto was visibly emotional near the boards. As cameras moved in, Glenn stepped between Sakamoto and a cameraman — briefly shielding her while she gathered herself. The clip spread quickly, with fans praising the gesture. Now Glenn says it wasn’t dramatic — it was instinct. She explained that in high-pressure moments, athletes deserve space before the world zooms in. According to her, Sakamoto simply needed a breath, not a lens inches from her face. What looked like a split-second move has since become one of the most talked-about sportsmanship moments of the Games.

Amber Glenn stood up for a fellow Olympian in a low moment. The Team USA figure skating star shielded Japan’s Kaori Sakamoto from a cameraman after the latter made a …

“SHE NEEDED A SECOND.” Amber Glenn is explaining the moment that went viral. After a difficult skate at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Japan’s Kaori Sakamoto was visibly emotional near the boards. As cameras moved in, Glenn stepped between Sakamoto and a cameraman — briefly shielding her while she gathered herself. The clip spread quickly, with fans praising the gesture. Now Glenn says it wasn’t dramatic — it was instinct. She explained that in high-pressure moments, athletes deserve space before the world zooms in. According to her, Sakamoto simply needed a breath, not a lens inches from her face. What looked like a split-second move has since become one of the most talked-about sportsmanship moments of the Games. Read More