After Two-Year Wait, Team USA Figure Skaters Are Awarded Olympic Gold
A ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport elevated the Americans to gold in the figure skating’s team event.
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Height
5'2"
Age
34
Hometown
Addison, IL
Education
College of DuPage (Glen Ellyn, Illinois)
Quick Facts
- Daughter of Tom and Tina
- Has one sister, Alivia, and one brother, Derek
- Began skating with pairs partner Chris Knierim in 2012
- Married Knierim in June 2016
- Enjoys fishing, archery, reading and spending time with her pets.
Olympic Experience
- 2-time Olympian; 2-time Olympic medalist (1 gold, 1 bronze)
- Olympic Games Beijing 2022, gold (Team - Mixed), 6th (Pairs - Mixed)
- Olympic Games Pyeongchang 2018, bronze (Team - Mixed), 15th (Pairs - Mixed)
World Championship Experience
- Most recent: 2023 – silver (Pairs - Mixed)
- Years of participation: Pairs - Mixed 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Medals: 2 (1 gold, 1 silver)
- Gold – 2022 (Pairs - Mixed)
- Silver – 2023 (Pairs - Mixed)
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