U.S. Figure Skaters Mourn The Florida Shooting Victims

"American figure skater Alexa Scimeca-Knierim broke down in tears following her routine at the Winter Olympics final in Pyeongchang, South Korea." It was mere hours before her performance on ice that 17 people were killed in the Florida school shooting. After the routine, Alexa said, "I was not focused on it while we were skating, but now that we are done, after we’ve skated, there’s an emotional hurt. I am overwhelmed." As many families were hurting back home, this tragic event was also impacting those who were overseas competing in the 2018 Winter Olympic Games. The pair earned the bronze medal in the figure skating team event but failed to medal in the individual scoring event. 

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