Kirsten Olson
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Kirsten Olson | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Country represented |
 United States |
| Born |
20 October 1991 Burnsville, Minnesota |
| Residence | Savage, Minnesota |
| Height | 166 cm (5.45 ft) |
| Coach | Page Lipe |
| Choreographer | Tracy Keefer, Rohene Ward |
Kirsten Olson (born 20 October 1991) is a former American figure skater and actress. As an actress, Olson played the role of Nikki Fletcher, the 'Jumping Shrimp,' in the Disney movie Ice Princess (2005). As a figure skater, Olson placed fifth on the novice level at the 2005 United States Figure Skating Championships and came in ninth at the junior level at the 2007 Nationals. She represents the Starlight Ice Dance Club in the Twin Cities, Minnesota and is coached by Page Lipe. Though she no longer skates competitively, Olson has been coaching for the last few years. Olson graduated from Burnsville High School in 2010.
Competitive highlights
| Event | 2004-2005 | 2005-2006 | 2006-2007 | 2007-2008 | 2008-2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Championships | 5th N. | 9th J. | 7th J. | 13th J. | |
| NACS Kansas City | 1st J. | ||||
| Midwestern Sectionals | 2nd N. | 3rd J. | 2nd J. | 3rd J. | |
| Upper Great Lakes Regionals | 3rd N. | 1st J. | 1st J. | 3rd J. |
- N = Novice level; J = Junior level
Filmography
| Film | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role |
| 2005 | Ice Princess | Nikki Fletcher |
External links
- Kirsten Olson at the International Skating Union
- USFSA's feature on Ice Princess
- UnseenSkaters Interview
- 2007 Nationals profile
- Tracings.net profile
- Kirsten Olson at the Internet Movie Database
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike; additional terms may apply for the media files.