クリス・クニエリムのインスタグラム(chris_knierim) - 1月13日 02時59分

I’m not very comfortable at telling my story and expressing every emotion I feel. However, I think it is important to share my journey for the last 21 months in hopes that I can inspire at least one person. During the months of 2016 I married the love of my life, but I also felt what it could be like to lose her. It was scary. I was brave outside, but terrified within. I stood by her side helping her get to the second half of the competition season in 2017. I thought the heartache was over after almost a year of pain. In April of 2017, shortly after competing at the World Championships, my father passed away. I was crushed. Devastated. Broken. But again, I was brave on the outside. After all, we were heading into the Olympic season and there was no time to cry. I worked through the days I was empty inside and skated for the pride of my father. I wanted to make his sacrifices for me worth while. I’m proud to represent USA at the Olympics, but more importantly honoring my fathers service in the military. While training for the new season I became severely injured with a knee injury. It prevented me from training my weakest element, jumps, for months. I had to face the music of being unprepared when we competed this season. The hits on social media and criticism on my jumping ability hit me hard. Again, I put my brave shield on and pushed forward. My knee finally started to heal when we prepared for the US Championships. I was ready and feeling confident. When push came to shove, it shoved hard. I failed. Again. I put my brave act on as we accepted our medals, knowing that I did not live up to my capabilities. I stood on the podium honoring my father, wishing he were there. When we returned home to start training for the Olympics when I received a message that my uncle had passed away. Another shot to my heart. Another loss.
I’m left wondering how much more I can handle. What else can be thrown at me? I’m not really sure. What I do know is that WE GET UP. I have a team that supports me even when I don’t wear my armor of bravery. I will continue to do my best because my dad once said, “there is no limit for you two.” Thank you for reading. #wegetup

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