Chris Knierim

Christopher Knierim (born November 5, 1987) is an American former pair skater. With his wife, Alexa Scimeca Knierim, he is a 2018 Olympic bronze medalist in the figure skating team event, a two-time Four Continents medalist (2016 silver, 2014 bronze), a three-time Grand Prix medalist (1 silver, 2 bronze), and a three-time U.S. National Champion (2015, 2018, 2020). At the 2018 Winter Olympics, the Knierims became the first American pair, and the second pair ever in history, to perform a quad twist at the Olympic Games.

Personal life Christopher Knierim was born November 5, 1987, in Tucson, Arizona. When he was six months old, his mother DeeDee began dating her future husband, Jeffrey Knierim, who adopted Chris.

In July 2025, the Knierim's welcomed a son, Braxton Jeffery Knierim.

Skating career

Early career Knierim started skating at age 12.

Scimeca/Knierim won SKATING magazine's 2015 Readers’ Choice Skaters of the Year Award, also known as the Michelle Kwan Trophy.

2015–2016 season: First Grand Prix medals and silver at Four Continents Scimeca/Knierim began their season at 2015 Nebelhorn Trophy where they won the silver medal behind reigning Olympic champions Tatiana Volosozhar / Maxim Trankov.