Mikkeline Kierkgaard
Mikkeline Kierkgaard (born May 25, 1984) is a Danish figure skater.
Personal life
Kierkgaard was born in Hundested, Denmark. Her younger sister, Anemone Kierkgaard, was also a competitive skater.[1]
Career
Kierkgaard began skating at age three.[1] She initially competed as a single skater in Denmark. She was a two-time Danish junior national champion and was the 2000 Danish national champion. Her 7th place finish at the 2000 European Figure Skating Championships set a record as being the highest placement for a Danish lady at any ISU Figure Skating Championships, and was the first top-ten finish for a Danish lady since Ester Bornstein placed 8th at the 1934 European Championships.[1][2]
Because of injury, Kierkgaard switched from single skating to pair skating. She teamed up with Norman Jeschke in 2002 to compete for Germany. They were the 2004 German bronze medalists but were unable to compete internationally that season due to International Skating Union rules regarding country changes. Their partnership eventually ended due to Kierkgaard's injuries.
In 2001, Kierkgaard was the skating double for Claire Danes in It's All About Love.[2]
Programs
(singles career)
| Season | Short program | Free skating |
|---|---|---|
| 2001–2002[2] | Light My Fire by Jim Morrison |
Harp Concerto by R. Gliere performed by London Symphonic Orchestra |
| 1999–2000[1] | Light My Fire by Jim Morrison |
Rondo Capriccioso Saint-Saens |
(pairs career with Jeschke)
| Season | Short program | Free skating |
|---|---|---|
| 2004–2005[3] | Austin Powers (soundtrack) by George S. Clinton |
Paradies of Pain by Frank Nimsgern |
| 2003–2004[4] | Austin Powers (soundtrack) by George S. Clinton |
Forrest Gump (soundtrack) by Alan Silvestri |
Results
Ladies' singles for Denmark
| International | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event | 1997–98 | 1998–99 | 1999–00 | 2000–01 | 2001–02 |
| Worlds | 11th | 14th | |||
| Europeans | 7th | ||||
| Skate America | 8th | ||||
| Nebelhorn | 6th | ||||
| Nordics | 1st | ||||
| International: Junior | |||||
| Junior Worlds | 26th | 13th | 12th | ||
| National | |||||
| Danish Champ. | 1st J. | 1st J. | 1st | ||
| J. = Junior level | |||||
Pairs with Norman Jeschke for Germany
| International | |
|---|---|
| Event | 2003–2004 |
| Nebelhorn Trophy | 6th |
| National | |
| German Championships | 3rd |
References
- 1 2 3 4 Mittan, J. Barry (2000). "Denmark's Kierkgaard Makes History". Archived from the original on May 12, 2012.
- 1 2 3 "Mikkeline KIERKGAARD: 2001/2002". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 2010-03-08.
- ↑ "Mikkeline KIERKGAARD / Norman JESCHKE: 2004/2005". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 22 June 2009.
- ↑ "Mikkeline KIERKGAARD / Norman JESCHKE: 2003/2004". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 6 April 2004.
External links
- Mikkeline Kierkgaard's Homepage
- Mikkeline Kierkgaard / Norman Jeschke at the International Skating Union
- Mikkeline Kierkgaard at the International Skating Union
- Mikkeline Kierkgaard & Norman Jeschke A Fan Page