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Watch Meryl Davis were a perfect blend, and I loved the
waltz, tango, lunge and emotional performances and range
spin across the ice, ice dancing allowed. I was really shy
and you will understand why she is an at that time of my life, but I was not
Olympic Gold Medalist. embarrassed to go out and perform. I
just always loved ice dancing and can’t
Talk with Davis and you will share imagine not doing it.”
experiences as you would with your
best friend. Davis grew up in a suburb of Detroit.
Asked about family sacrifices, Davis
Down‑to‑earth may not be an does not hesitate a second. “Absolutely
attribute associated with celebrities, but there were sacrifices,” she says. “It was
just as Davis and her partner Charlie very expensive for my family and a big
White set new standards on the ice, time commitment.” Even at a young age,
they are now redefining star status. Davis had to make the choice to pass
Naturally beautiful as she runs off to class up birthday parties and sleepovers to
at the University of Michigan or glittering practice at the rink.
gorgeous in full makeup for a performance;
her dark, thick hair flowing down her back “We all put a lot into my training,” she
for a television interview or pulled tight continues. “I am incredibly lucky that my
and up for a competition, Davis shines family supported me.” Davis describes
externally. She glows internally. her mom, a special education teacher, as
an “amazing” woman who traveled with
“I remember thinking Meryl was her when she was 15 or 16 years old so
incredibly nice and very smart, but she wouldn't be alone on the road. “My
had absolutely no idea she was an mom has always been there for me,”
Olympic‑caliber athlete. She never Davis says. “She has definitely been the
mentioned it!” says Amelia Eaton, person I've looked to for guidance.” Davis
a former classmate and creator of says her mom and dad are different, each
thechicagolifeblog. “Her modesty with unique insights and outlooks. “Lucky
doesn’t surprise me, it just speaks to the me that I have not just loving parents, but
genuinely sweet, sincere person she is.” wise ones, too,” she says.
Davis and White are the first U.S. Ice Davis stays in shape with a
Dancing Team to win an Olympic Gold commitment to clean eating and fitness.
Medal. The Gold Medal reinforced their “In training, diet is especially critical,”
reputations as outstanding athletes and she says. “I do eat pretty clean. I have
earned them name recognition status. naturally gravitated to the foods that
Working together since they were 10 keep me healthier.”
years old, the duo is the longest‑running
ice dance partnership in the history of Davis and White follow similar eating
U.S. figure skating. patterns, with emphasis on protein and
carbohydrates and an overall balanced diet
“I fell in love with skating when I was that includes chicken, rice and vegetables.
about 5 years old, then ice dancing
around 9,” Davis recalls. “The disciplines – continued on page 28 –
Photo by Michael Simari SUPERSTAR STATS
• 2014 Olympic Gold Medalists
• First U.S. ice dancing team to win the Olympic Gold Medal
• 2010 Olympic Silver Medalists
• Longest running ice dancing team in U.S. history
• Current world record holders in short dance,
free dance and total combined scores
• 2011 and 2013 World Champions
• Six‑time U.S. Champions (2009‑2014)
• Five‑time (2009‑2013) Grand Prix Final Champions
• Winners of the 2015 Thurman Munson Award
• Athlete Mentors for Classroom Champions
November § December 2015 INSPIRE HEALTH 27
waltz, tango, lunge and emotional performances and range
spin across the ice, ice dancing allowed. I was really shy
and you will understand why she is an at that time of my life, but I was not
Olympic Gold Medalist. embarrassed to go out and perform. I
just always loved ice dancing and can’t
Talk with Davis and you will share imagine not doing it.”
experiences as you would with your
best friend. Davis grew up in a suburb of Detroit.
Asked about family sacrifices, Davis
Down‑to‑earth may not be an does not hesitate a second. “Absolutely
attribute associated with celebrities, but there were sacrifices,” she says. “It was
just as Davis and her partner Charlie very expensive for my family and a big
White set new standards on the ice, time commitment.” Even at a young age,
they are now redefining star status. Davis had to make the choice to pass
Naturally beautiful as she runs off to class up birthday parties and sleepovers to
at the University of Michigan or glittering practice at the rink.
gorgeous in full makeup for a performance;
her dark, thick hair flowing down her back “We all put a lot into my training,” she
for a television interview or pulled tight continues. “I am incredibly lucky that my
and up for a competition, Davis shines family supported me.” Davis describes
externally. She glows internally. her mom, a special education teacher, as
an “amazing” woman who traveled with
“I remember thinking Meryl was her when she was 15 or 16 years old so
incredibly nice and very smart, but she wouldn't be alone on the road. “My
had absolutely no idea she was an mom has always been there for me,”
Olympic‑caliber athlete. She never Davis says. “She has definitely been the
mentioned it!” says Amelia Eaton, person I've looked to for guidance.” Davis
a former classmate and creator of says her mom and dad are different, each
thechicagolifeblog. “Her modesty with unique insights and outlooks. “Lucky
doesn’t surprise me, it just speaks to the me that I have not just loving parents, but
genuinely sweet, sincere person she is.” wise ones, too,” she says.
Davis and White are the first U.S. Ice Davis stays in shape with a
Dancing Team to win an Olympic Gold commitment to clean eating and fitness.
Medal. The Gold Medal reinforced their “In training, diet is especially critical,”
reputations as outstanding athletes and she says. “I do eat pretty clean. I have
earned them name recognition status. naturally gravitated to the foods that
Working together since they were 10 keep me healthier.”
years old, the duo is the longest‑running
ice dance partnership in the history of Davis and White follow similar eating
U.S. figure skating. patterns, with emphasis on protein and
carbohydrates and an overall balanced diet
“I fell in love with skating when I was that includes chicken, rice and vegetables.
about 5 years old, then ice dancing
around 9,” Davis recalls. “The disciplines – continued on page 28 –
Photo by Michael Simari SUPERSTAR STATS
• 2014 Olympic Gold Medalists
• First U.S. ice dancing team to win the Olympic Gold Medal
• 2010 Olympic Silver Medalists
• Longest running ice dancing team in U.S. history
• Current world record holders in short dance,
free dance and total combined scores
• 2011 and 2013 World Champions
• Six‑time U.S. Champions (2009‑2014)
• Five‑time (2009‑2013) Grand Prix Final Champions
• Winners of the 2015 Thurman Munson Award
• Athlete Mentors for Classroom Champions
November § December 2015 INSPIRE HEALTH 27
