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Chris and Alexa Knierim, acclaimed figure skaters, have been sharing both their professional and personal journeys for years. They began skating as a pair in 2012, marking the start of a successful partnership on and off the ice.
Over time, their professional relationship blossomed into something deeper, leading to their marriage in 2016. Now, Chris and Alexa are excited to embark on a new chapter as they prepare to welcome their first child.
The couple revealed their road to having a child entailed in vitro fertilization (IVF) and Alexa is now 23 weeks pregnant. Fans and the figure skating world have welcomed the news. Their off- and on-ice story has been one of devotion and perseverance.
They have been through adversity, including serious health problems, yet have stuck with one another. Now, with the arrival of their baby boy, Chris and Alexa embark on a new chapter in their lives outside their professional competitive skating careers.
Chris and Alexa began as skating mates before becoming life mates
Chris Knierim and Alexa Knierim partnered up as pair skaters in April 2012. Their professional partnership soon developed into a personal relationship, and the two got engaged in 2014.
They tied the knot two years later on June 26, 2016, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Their wedding was performed by their coach, Dalilah Sappenfield, and witnessed by fellow skaters and close friends.
Their ice partnership was famous for its strong synchronization and faith in each other. Being on the ice together as a married couple united them, as they experienced the stresses and victories of the sport together. Their marriage, both as partners and husband and wife, became a fundamental part of their figure skating journey.
The couple found great success in figure skating competitions
Chris and Alexa are a renowned figure skating pair, with different accomplishments throughout their career. Among the most remarkable experiences for them was competing at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, where they helped Team USA claim a bronze medal for the team event.
They were the first married American couple to represent the United States in the Olympics since 1998. Apart from their Olympic debut, they garnered two U.S. national championships and medals at the international level. Their commitment to the sport and skill at carrying out complex elements made them a formidable pair in the world of competitive skating.
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Chris and Alexa struggled with health issues but were supportive of one another
Their experience was not an easy one. In 2016, Alexa encountered a severe gastrointestinal issue that necessitated repeated surgeries and an extended recovery. This was a trying period for both of them since they had to manage Alexa's health alongside their competitive ambitions.
Even in this adversity, they stood by each other during the recovery process. Their capacity to endure personal issues while remaining competitive illustrated their deep connection.
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They made a switch from competitive skating to coaching after announcing they were pregnant
Chris and Alexa made the transition from competitive skating to coaching after retiring from competition in 2020. They stayed in touch with the sport by guiding up-and-coming skaters and passing on their knowledge.
This kept them part of the figure skating community while getting ready for the next phase of their lives. The couple announced on March 16, 2025, that they are having their first child, a baby boy, who will be born in July.
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The couple underwent IVF, and Alexa is 23 weeks pregnant. This announcement has been met with excitement from their fans as they welcome this new chapter of their lives.
Chris and Alexa's path—from skating mates to life mates, and now expecting parents—speaks volumes of their commitment to one another. As they embark on parenthood, they continue to share their tale with those who've witnessed their journey over the years.
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