Alexa Knierim and Christopher Knierim reclaimed their national title in Greensboro on Saturday night, maintaining first place despite a second-place finish in the free skate. Jessica Calalang and Brian Johnson, who were fifth last year, captured the silver, while Tarah Kayne and Danny O’Shea earned the bronze.
Knierim and Knierim weren’t perfect, but their second-place finish (139.09) in the free skate to “Experience” and “Drop of Fragrance” included a solid triple twist, throw triple loop and throw triple Lutz. The mistake came when Chris fell on the triple toes, and they also only landed double Salchows, but earned a level 4 on the death spiral, two lifts and the pair combination spin. The 2016 Four Continents silver medalists were able to main first overall after a total score of 216.15.
“Redemption always feels good,” said Alexa Knierim. “It was hard last year, being so low, but we worked hard and we hope this pushes us forward. We are elated to retain our title again. It’s quite an honor and we are proud of that accomplishment (third title), but it is not always about the label and the victory of the gold, sometimes it’s what got you there.”
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Knierim and Knierim weren’t perfect, but their second-place finish (139.09) in the free skate to “Experience” and “Drop of Fragrance” included a solid triple twist, throw triple loop and throw triple Lutz. The mistake came when Chris fell on the triple toes, and they also only landed double Salchows, but earned a level 4 on the death spiral, two lifts and the pair combination spin. The 2016 Four Continents silver medalists were able to main first overall after a total score of 216.15.
“Redemption always feels good,” said Alexa Knierim. “It was hard last year, being so low, but we worked hard and we hope this pushes us forward. We are elated to retain our title again. It’s quite an honor and we are proud of that accomplishment (third title), but it is not always about the label and the victory of the gold, sometimes it’s what got you there.”
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Did you watch the event? Which team(s) impressed you the most and why?
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