Kirsten Olson

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Kirsten Olson
Born (1991-10-20) October 20, 1991 (age 32)
Burnsville, Minnesota, U.S.
Height166 cm (5.45 ft)
Figure skating career
CountryFlag of the United States (23px).png  United States
CoachPage Lipe

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.

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Competitive highlights

Event2004-20052005-20062006-20072007-20082008-2009
U.S. Championships 5th N.9th J.7th J.13th J.
NACS Kansas City1st J.
Midwestern Sectionals 2nd N.3rd J.2nd J.3rd J.
Upper Great Lakes Regionals 3rd N.1st J.1st J.3rd J.

Filmography

Film
YearFilmRole
2005 Ice Princess Nikki Fletcher

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