Kirsten Olson
Kirsten Olson (born October 20, 1991) is an American former 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 and UW-LaCrosse in 2014.
| Kirsten Olson | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Country represented |  United States |
| Born | October 20, 1991 Burnsville, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Residence | Savage, Minnesota |
| Height | 166 cm (5.45 ft) |
| Coach | Page Lipe |
| Choreographer | Tracy Keefer, Rohene Ward |
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 |
References
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 IMDb
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