Pictured is Addison Trail alumna Alexa Knierim (class of 2009), with her husband and former pairs figure skating partner, Christopher Knierim. Photo by Jay Adeff/U.S. Figure Skating
On Feb. 7, pair skater and Addison Trail alumna Alexa Knierim (class of 2009) earned a silver medal with Team USA in the figure skating team event during the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games. (Due to an investigation, the medal ceremony has been delayed.)
Knierim also won a bronze medal in the figure skating team event during the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games.
For more information about Knierim, read the Shaw Local article by Chris Kudialis at https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/sports/2022/02/07/addison-pair-skater-alexa-knierim-earns-a-second-straight-olympic-medal-in-team-event/.