MERYL AND CHARLIE (interviewed by Charlie and Meryl)


So much has been written about Meryl Davis, 26, and Charlie White, 25. Still, their impressive body of work continues to tell the story: The four-time U.S. champi- ons (they were favored to win their fifth title in Omaha) have earned 12 consecutive Grand Prix Series gold med- als, have won four straight Grand Prix Final titles and are the reigning Olympic and World silver medalists. In 2011, they became the only U.S. ice dancing team to win the World Championships. Since becoming partners in 1997, they have been interviewed hundreds of times. With that in mind, SKATING thought it would be inter- esting to have the dynamic team interview each other. Their questions to one another are as illuminating as their answers.


Charlie, on Meryl


I have always admired Meryl’s level of commitment. It’s hard to find a partner who is willing to sacrifice so much that we have to sacrifice at this level. It just makes every- thing easier when your partner is as committed as you are, and I think that’s definitely what she’s helped bring to this partnership.


Charlie’s questions for Meryl


If you could offer a newborn child only one piece of ad- vice, what would it be? Live well, laugh often, love much. Simple words that I often try to keep in mind.


MERYL AND CHARLIE’S MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS


• Four-time reigning U.S. champions (2009–12)


• 2011 World champions (first American World ice dancing champions)


• Two-time World silver medalists (2010, ’12) • 2010 Olympic silver medalists


• Two-time Four Continents champions (2009, ’11)


• Four-time reigning Grand Prix Final champions (2009–12); just the second


ice dancing team, and the first Americans, to defend their Grand Prix Final title


• 16-time Grand Prix Series medalists (13 gold, three bronze)


• 2008 U.S. silver medalists,


• 2007 U.S. bronze medalists • 2006 U.S. junior champions


• 2006 World junior bronze medalists 22 FEBRUARY 2013


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