Mikkeline Kierkgaard

Background

Kierkgaard was born in Hundested, Denmark.

Career

Kierkgaard began skating at age three. She initially competed as a single skater in Denmark. 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 International Skating Union 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 lieutenant"s All About Love.

(singles career)

(pairs career with Jeschke)

Ladies" singles for Denmark

Pairs with Norman Jeschke for Germany.

Achievements

• She was a two-time Danish junior national champion and was the 2000 Danish national champion.