Mikkeline Kierkgaard Explained

Mikkeline Kierkgaard
Country:Denmark (singles)
Germany (pairs)
Birth Date:25 May 1984
Birth Place:Hundested, Denmark
Partner:Norman Jeschke
Coach:Knut Schubert
Beganskating:1987
Retired:2005

Mikkeline Kierkgaard (born 25 May 1984) is a Danish former competitive figure skater. Competing for Denmark in ladies' singles, she qualified to the free skate at five ISU Championships and finished in the top ten at the 2000 European Championships. She later competed in pairs with Norman Jeschke for Germany.

Personal life

Kierkgaard was born in Hundested, Denmark. Her younger sister, Anemone Kierkgaard, was also a competitive skater.

Career

Kierkgaard began skating at age three. 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.

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.

Programs

Ladies' singles

SeasonShort programFree skating
2001–2002Light My Fire
Harp Concerto
1999–2000Light My Fire
Rondo Capriccioso

Pairs with Jeschke

SeasonShort programFree skating
2004–2005Austin Powers (soundtrack)
Paradies of Pain
2003–2004Austin Powers (soundtrack)
Forrest Gump (soundtrack)

Results

Ladies' singles for Denmark

International
Event
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International: Junior
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National
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J = Junior level

Pairs with Norman Jeschke for Germany

International
Event2003–2004
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National
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