Chris Scheels

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameChristine "Chris"•Scheels
Used nameChris•Scheels
Born7 February 1977 in West Allis, Wisconsin (USA)
Measurements160 cm / 54 kg
AffiliationsWASSC, West Allis (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

Chris Scheels was an all-around speedskater who competed at the 1994 Lillehammer Winter Olympics when she was only 17-years-old. She competed four times at the World Junior All-Around (1993-96), winning a bronze medal in 1995, and placing eighth in 1994. In addition to her Olympic appearance, Scheels also competed at the 1995 World All-Around Championships. Scheels stopped skating competitively while still a teenager because of a career ending injury and never reached her full potential.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1994 Winter Olympics Speed Skating (Skating) USA Chris Scheels
3,000 metres, Women (Olympic) 21