Olympic champions Chris Knierim and Alexa are skating into a new chapter of their lives as they eagerly await the arrival of their first child, a baby boy, following a fertility struggle.
- March 17, 2025
AceShowbiz - Former Olympic figure skating champions Chris Knierim and Alexa Knierim are adding parents to their resumes. The dynamic duo, who clinched a bronze medal for Team USA at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, announced via Instagram on March 16 that they are expecting a baby boy.
The couple revealed that their journey to parenthood was made possible through in vitro fertilization (IVF), sharing the news in a heartfelt post that featured the hashtags #ivfbaby and #July, hinting at a summer due date.
"Our baby boy is 23 weeks along! We are eagerly anticipating the joyful moments that await us. 🩵" Alexa, 33, wrote.
The announcement was accompanied by beautiful photos of the couple on a beach, with Alexa tenderly cradling her baby bump in a white-and-blue floral dress. Meanwhile, Chris, 37, kept it casual in a navy polo and khaki shorts.
Chris and Alexa's love story began in 2012 when they first paired up as skating partners. Just a month later, their professional relationship blossomed into a romantic one.
Chris proposed to Alexa in 2014, and two years later, the couple tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in Colorado Springs, officiated by their then-coach Dalilah Sappenfield. Their wedding was also graced by the presence of fellow Olympic skaters Ashley Wagner and Adam Rippon.
The Knierims' achievement at the 2018 Olympics was historic, as they became the first married pair to represent Team USA at the Olympics since 1998. They retired from competitive skating as partners in 2020.
Throughout their journey, the couple has faced significant challenges. Alexa has been candid about her struggle with a rare, life-threatening gastrointestinal condition that left her weighing just 80 pounds before their wedding. She underwent three surgeries to address the illness, with Chris providing unwavering support.
"It was a hard year, but it made us grow in ways I don't think we could have if we didn't go through the traumatic experience," Alexa said in a 2018 interview. Chris echoed her sentiments, emphasizing that their hardships had only strengthened their bond.
As they prepare to welcome their baby boy, Chris and Alexa continue to inspire their fans with their resilience, love, and dedication, both on and off the ice. Their story is a testament to enduring love and the power of partnership, proving that together, they can overcome any obstacle.
