Lynn Kriengkrairut

Lynn Kriengkrairut (Thai: ลินน์ เกรียงไกรรัตน์; RTGS: Lin Kriangkrairat; born October 4, 1988) is an American former competitive ice dancer. With partner Logan Giulietti-Schmitt, she is a two-time (2011–2012) Ice Challenge champion and the 2012 U.S. national pewter medalist.

Lynn Kriengkrairut
Kriengkrairut and Giulietti-Schmitt in 2007.
Personal information
Country representedUnited States
Born (1988-10-04) October 4, 1988
Staten Island, New York
Height1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)
PartnerLogan Giulietti-Schmitt
Former partnerJon Lauten
Former coachIgor Shpilband, Adrienne Lenda, Alexei Gorshkov, Yaroslava Nechaeva, Yuri Chesnichenko
Former choreographerIgor Shpilband, Yaroslava Nechaeva, Yuri Chesnichenko
Skating clubAll Year FSC
Former training locationsNovi, Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Began skating1995
RetiredApril 24, 2014
ISU personal best scores
Combined total141.41
2012 Skate America
Short dance53.89
2012 Skate America
Free dance87.52
2012 Skate America

Career

Kriengkrairut began skating at the age of six and a half.[1] She competed in single skating and solo dance before teaming up with Jon Lauten, with whom she skated for one year.[1]

Logan Giulietti-Schmitt contacted Kriengkrairut after seeing her on IcePartnerSearch.[2] They began skating together in July 2006,[1] agreeing to form a partnership on the second day of a planned three-day tryout.[3] The two were coached by Yuri Chesnichenko and Yaroslava Nechaeva from the start of their partnership.[2] They won the junior bronze medal at the 2007 U.S. Championships in their first season together.

Kriengkrairut/Giulietti-Schmitt received a host invitation to compete at 2010 Skate America where they finished 6th. At the 2011 U.S. Championships, they were in fourth after the short dance but dropped to fifth overall after a fall at the end of their free dance.[2]

At the 2012 U.S. Championships, Kriengkrairut/Giulietti-Schmitt placed fourth in both segments and won the pewter medal. The following season, they were fifth at the 2013 U.S. Championships. They changed coaches in February 2013, joining Igor Shpilband in Novi, Michigan.[4] Kriengkrairut sustained a concussion in late June 2013.[5] The two decided to retire from competition on April 24, 2014.[6]

Personal life

Kriengkrairut is of Thai descent.[3] Her mother is a pediatric neurologist and her father a pulmonologist.[2] She was raised in Bismarck, North Dakota and attended Century High School. In 2004, she underwent surgery after being diagnosed with pulmonary sequestration.[2]

Kriengkrairut studied at the University of Michigan with a focus on brain, behavior, and cognitive sciences.[2] As of April 2014, she intended to apply to medical school.[6]

Programs

(with Giulietti-Schmitt)

Season Short dance Free dance Exhibition
2013–2014
[7][8][5]
  • Quickstep: That Man
    by Caro Emerald
  • Charleston: Jolie Coquine
    by Caravan Palace
2012–2013
[9][10][11]
2011–2012
[8][12]
2010–2011
[8][13]
  • I Belong To You
    by Muse
Original dance
2009–2010
[8][14]
  • Mexican folk: Selections
    by Alejandro Fernandez
Slumdog Millionaire
by A.R. Rahman:
  • Dreams on Fire
  • Mausam and Escape
2008–2009
[8][14]
  • Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
  • I Want To Linger
    by the Andrews Sisters
  • Jingi
  • Kill The Target
    by Tomoyasu Hotei
2007–2008
[14][15]
Russian Gypsy dance:
  • Heyka
    by Oleg Ponomarev
  • Nane Tsokha
    by Valentina Ponomareva
  • Verano Porteno
    by Astor Piazolla
2006–2007
[1][14][16]
  • Primavera Portena
    by Astor Piazzolla

Competitive highlights

(with Giulietti-Schmitt)

International[17]
Event 2006–07 2007–08 2008–09 2009–10 2010–11 2011–12 2012–13 2013–14
Four Continents6th
GP Cup of Russia10th
GP NHK Trophy6th
GP Skate America6th4th
Ice Challenge2nd1st1st
Karl Schäfer Mem.2nd
Nebelhorn Trophy8th6th
U.S. Classic3rd4th
International: Junior[17]
Junior Worlds11th
National[14]
U.S. Championships3rd J.9th8th8th5th4th5th6th
Pacific Coast Sect.1st J.1st1st
GP = Grand Prix; J. = Junior level

References

  1. Mittan, J. Barry (June 20, 2007). "Success Comes Quickly for Junior Dancers". Skate Today. Archived from the original on July 2, 2007.
  2. Walker, Elvin (June 19, 2011). "Kriengkrairut and Giulietti-Schmitt are ready for the spotlight". GoldenSkate. Retrieved June 19, 2011.
  3. Frank, Karen (August 2007). "Lynn Kriengkrairut & Logan Giulietti-Schmitt". ice-dance.com. Archived from the original on October 11, 2007.
  4. "Kriengkrairut and Giulietti-Schmitt Announce Coaching Change". U.S. Figure Skating. February 25, 2013.
  5. Hoyt, Melanie (September 14, 2013). "Kriengkrairut & Giulietti-Schmitt Establish New Training Base in Novi". ice-dance.com. Archived from the original on July 12, 2014.
  6. Brannen, Sarah S. (April 24, 2014). "Kriengkrairut, Giulietti-Schmitt announce retirement". IceNetwork. Archived from the original on April 24, 2014. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
  7. "Lynn KRIENGKRAIRUT / Logan GIULIETTI-SCHMITT: 2013/2014". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on March 26, 2014.
  8. "On the Ice". Official site of Lynn Kriengkrairut & Logan Giulietti-Schmitt. Archived from the original on April 24, 2014. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
  9. "Lynn KRIENGKRAIRUT / Logan GIULIETTI-SCHMITT: 2012/2013". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on August 25, 2013.
  10. Hoyt, Melanie (August 14, 2012). "Kriengkrairut & Giulietti-Schmitt: Standing Tall and Standing Out". ice-dance.com. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014.
  11. Meighan, Cate (November 30, 2012). "Lynn Kriengkrairut and Logan Giulietti-Schmitt: Pushing for A Coveted Spot on the U.S. World Team". Absolute Skating.
  12. "Lynn KRIENGKRAIRUT / Logan GIULIETTI-SCHMITT: 2011/2012". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on April 19, 2012.
  13. "Lynn KRIENGKRAIRUT / Logan GIULIETTI-SCHMITT: 2010/2011". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on October 27, 2010.
  14. "Lynn Kriengkrairut / Logan Giulietti-Schmitt". Ice Network.
  15. "Lynn KRIENGKRAIRUT / Logan GIULIETTI-SCHMITT: 2007/2008". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on May 26, 2008.
  16. "Lynn KRIENGKRAIRUT / Logan GIULIETTI-SCHMITT: 2006/2007". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on March 3, 2007.
  17. "Competition Results: Lynn KRIENGKRAIRUT / Logan GIULIETTI-SCHMITT". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on April 24, 2014.


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