Karen Chen has had no choice but to turn into a problem solver. In January 2017, Karen Chen became the first U.S. national champion in five …
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For the Knierims, the Olympic journey is bigger than themselves
Married couple Alexa Scimeca Knierim and Chris Knierim will have the rare chance to compete four times on Olympic ice in PyeongChang. “We’re…
Vincent Zhou is the youngest 2018 U.S. Olympian
Vincent Zhou was born October 25, 2000, making him just 17 – and the youngest U.S. Olympian competing in PyeongChang, South Korea. (The youn…
Cinderella run continues as Bradie Tennell prepares for 2018 Olympics
“There are moments where it’ll hit me and I’ll be like, ‘wow, three months ago I was nobody and now I’m U.S. champion.’ It’s a great feeling…
Adam Rippon’s unwavering dedication to making the Olympics pays off in PyeongChang
All Adam Rippon wanted to do when growing up was learn to figure skate. He’d ask every year for his birthday, which is in November, to go ou…
Older, wiser Mirai Nagasu refreshed before second Olympic appearance
Eight years have passed since the last time Mirai Nagasu has touched Olympic ice. For a female skater, that’s remarkable longevity. Ten year…
New dance champions Hubbell, Donohue feel strong ahead of Olympic debut
After missing the 2014 Sochi Olympics by a little more than two points, Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohue are now “riding a high.” They be…
Nathan Chen plans to put it all together at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics
The only person Nathan Chen is worry about at the PyeongChang Olympics is Nathan Chen. “I want to ultimately experience the Olympics for mys…
Maia and Alex Shibutani ready to reach ‘Paradise’ in PyeongChang
Maia Shibutani and Alex Shibutani, a brother-sister duo, are the most decorated of three U.S. ice dance teams leading into the 2018 Winter O…
North, South Korean figure skating teams practice side-by-side
GANGNEUNG, South Korea – It seemed simple enough: A figure skating practice session in the days leading up to the PyeongChang Winter Olympic…

