But as women's figure skating opens a new era with a minimum age limit of 17, 20-something champions could soon become common again. Four months later, the ISU announced the increased minimum age limit "for the sake of protecting the physical and mental health, and emotional well-being of the skaters." NBC's Johnny Weir called the ISU's decision to raise the age limit "clever." It took Glenn time to develop not only the physical tools but, more important, the mental tools for this stage. Under constant scrutiny in a judged sport that often pits girls against one another from a young age, Glenn struggled with anxiety, depression and an eating disorder.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 17, 2026 11:12 UTC