Olympic medalists Alexa and Chris found chemistry on—and then off—the ice.
Figure skating pairs need trust, communication, and chemistry to be successful. Considering the parallels with a romantic relationship, it’s fitting that figure skaters Alexa Scimeca Knierim and Chris Knierim, 2018 Olympic bronze medalists and two-time US champions, are a couple both on and off the ice.
The athletes started dating one month after teaming up in 2012, then married in 2016. Furthermore caught up with the Knierims ahead of the US Figure Skating Championships in Detroit last month to talk workouts, their opposing stances on carbs, and the secret to staying both petite and strong.