Kimmie Meissner

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KIMMIE MEISSNER
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Kimberly Claire "Kimmie" Meissner (born October 4, 1989) is an American figure skater. She is the 2007 U.S. National Champion, the 2007 Four Continents Champion, and the 2006 World Champion. She is the first American and the first lady to simultaneously hold those titles: World, Four Continents, and National.

In 2005, Meissner became the second American woman to land the triple Axel in competition. She was a member of the 2006 Olympic team and was the youngest American athlete to compete at those Games. She finished 6th at the Olympics in February 2006 and won a world championship the following month. As of March 2008, Meissner is ranked 8th in the world. Meissner is currently a part-time student at the University of Delaware. She is a spokesperson for the Cool Kids Campaign, an organization that helps children with cancer.


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Fresh Start for Meissner
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Meissner's misery

American Kimmie Meissner, the world champion in 2006, withdrew from the Grand Prix series last week due to a knee injury. The Maryland native had been slated to skate in the NHK Trophy next month.

"After much thought and consideration for what is best for the U.S. team and my career, it is with great regret that I have decided that I must withdraw from my assigned Grand Prix events," Meissner said.

The knee began bothering Meissner in training earlier this year.

"My knee had become chronically inflamed, swollen and painful," Meissner said. "After some testing, along with an MRI, I was diagnosed with severe patellar tendinitis and a partial dislocation to my right kneecap."

Pulling out of the GP series will likely end any hope Meissner had of competing in the 2010 Vancouver Games.

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