Alexa Scimeca-Knierim and Chris Knierim have snagged bronze medals as members of the U.S. figure skating team, and the husband-wife duo took on the world this week in the Olympic pairs competition.
But Scimeca-Knierim has a higher mission than winning gold.
“Even here at the Games, it’s no longer about me. I have fans out there who know that I’m a true believer in the Lord and I’m trying my best to shine his light and let people know that it’s OK to kind of promote him and do things for him, because in the Christian life, that’s kind of what we’re supposed to do,” she told the media over the weekend.
“So I’m treating this competition to glorify God, and my followers know that that’s my purpose. And it makes me happy.”
The Knierims are among the athletes on Team USA, including bobsled team member Elana Meyers Taylor, snowboarder Kelly Clark, speedskater Maame Biney and women’s hockey player Gigi Marvin, who are open about their Christian faith. The Knierims attend a Bible study with athletes and coaches in Colorado Springs, where they live.
“We both share the same thing,” Chris Knierim said of his faith.
