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Colorado Springs, CO
Kam's skating career began at age 4 when she discovered the sport by watching her brothers enjoying their Learn to Skate classes. Growing up in Alaska, she trained on the same rink as two-time Canadian Olympian Keegan Messing. She began her career as a singles skater before transitioning to pairs.
She formed a partnership with Ian Meyh and relocated to Colorado Springs to train under coach Drew Meekins. The partnership qualified for the 2022 U.S. Junior Figure Skating Championships. The partnership ended in mid-2022, leaving Kam at a crossroads in her skating career.
During this time, Kam met Danny O'Shea, a veteran pairs skater who had technically retired after a decade of elite competition. He stepped in when Kam needed someone to practice with to maintain her skills during this transitional period. They officially partnered together in September 2022, creating one of the most unique pairings in American skating. The nearly 14-year age difference between them became the largest for any U.S. pair to compete at the world championships since at least 1990.
The 2022-23 season marked their competitive debut, medalling at several competitions including a 12th place finish at the 2023 World Figure Skating Championships, a strong result for their first season. They experienced continued success throughout the years. In the 2024-25 season, they became only the fourth U.S. team to qualify for the Grand Prix Final in the last 14 editions.
Beyond competition, Kam’s experiences working with Olympic-level physical therapists and mental health professionals have inspired her interest in working with athletes, particularly female competitors, to emphasize physical and mental well-being in training environments. She actively participates in her team's costume design and creation, bringing her love of fashion and thrifting to their competitive presentations.
In her limited free time, Kam enjoys baking, reading novels, knitting, and high-performance auto driving. She trains her two dogs, Bailey and Bear, and finds balance between the intense demands of Olympic-level pairs skating and the simple pleasures of life outside the rink.
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