10 Facts About Chris Knierim

Christopher Knierim was born on November 5,1987 and is an American former pair skater.

Christopher Knierim was born November 5,1987, in Tucson, Arizona.

Chris Knierim's family lived in Ramona, California, before moving to Colorado Springs, Colorado, in 2006 to focus on Knierim's skating career.

Chris Knierim began a partnership with Brynn Carman in February 2006.

Chris Knierim began a partnership with Andrea Poapst in July 2010.

Chris Knierim underwent surgery that placed a metal plate and nine screws in his ankle.

Alexa Chris Knierim's illness involved regular episodes of vomiting, debilitating pain, difficulties with sleeping, eating or drinking, as well as significant weight loss.

Chris Knierim stated that when his wife initially returned to the ice following surgery, she had to hold his hands just to skate a lap around the rink and could only skate for 10 minutes before having to go home for a nap because it was so physically draining on her body.

The Knierims were on the official entry list for the 2020 World Championships that was released on February 26, but on that same day it was announced that Chris Knierim was retiring from the sport, citing injuries and ongoing bouts of depression that had come to a head at the Four Continents Championships.

Chris Knierim began coaching at the rink at which his wife trains.