Kimmy Repond — Biography
Kimmy Vivienne Repond entered the world on October 18, 2006, in Basel, Switzerland. Her parents, René and Claudia, pursued careers in management consulting and law, respectively. Kimmy, who is of Swiss heritage, grew up with three older sisters—Sidonie, Jérômie, and Caline—all of whom are accomplished figure skaters. Her sister Jérômie also serves as her coach. The spark for Kimmy's own skating journey ignited at the young age of four, inspired by her sisters. She found herself captivated by the sport's blend of music, emotional expression, and the freedom it offered. Kimmy attended a British school in Switzerland, completing her studies in 2023, and is fluent in both German and English. Away from the ice, she finds joy in playing the piano, demonstrating her culinary skills by claiming the title of family chef, and tending to animals, including her three cats and her sister's dog. Her dedication extends to animal welfare, and she embraces a lifestyle that is nearly vegetarian. Kimmy's engaging presence is also felt on Instagram, where her account, @kimmy_repond, boasts over 140,000 followers. Here, she curates content spanning figure skating, modeling, and her personal lifestyle, notably featuring a reel set to Lana Del Rey's "Radio." Her presence on YouTube, under the handle @kimmyrepond, is minimal, and she has not established a significant following on TikTok.
Kimmy Repond's competitive figure skating career commenced with her international debut at the 2021 Junior Grand Prix in Slovakia. This was followed by her securing a second Swiss junior national championship title in 2022. She achieved seventh place finishes at both the 2022 and 2023 World Junior Championships, a performance that earned her the distinction of being the top junior woman in Europe in 2022. The year 2022 marked her transition to senior-level competitions, where she claimed a silver medal at the 2022 CS Budapest Trophy and a bronze at the 2022 CS Ice Challenge, navigating these successes despite sustaining a partial foot fracture. In 2023, she achieved a significant milestone, capturing a bronze medal at the European Championships in Espoo while setting personal best scores. Later that year, she made her debut at the senior World Championships, finishing in eighth place. Her 2023-2024 season saw her earn a silver medal at the CS Nebelhorn Trophy and a tenth-place finish at the Grand Prix de France. The 2025 European Championships in Tallinn saw Kimmy set a new personal best in her short program, scoring 68.68. However, two falls in the free skate led to an overall fourth-place finish. She concluded
Kimmy Repond's competitive figure skating career commenced with her international debut at the 2021 Junior Grand Prix in Slovakia. This was followed by her securing a second Swiss junior national championship title in 2022. She achieved seventh place finishes at both the 2022 and 2023 World Junior Championships, a performance that earned her the distinction of being the top junior woman in Europe in 2022. The year 2022 marked her transition to senior-level competitions, where she claimed a silver medal at the 2022 CS Budapest Trophy and a bronze at the 2022 CS Ice Challenge, navigating these successes despite sustaining a partial foot fracture. In 2023, she achieved a significant milestone, capturing a bronze medal at the European Championships in Espoo while setting personal best scores. Later that year, she made her debut at the senior World Championships, finishing in eighth place. Her 2023-2024 season saw her earn a silver medal at the CS Nebelhorn Trophy and a tenth-place finish at the Grand Prix de France. The 2025 European Championships in Tallinn saw Kimmy set a new personal best in her short program, scoring 68.68. However, two falls in the free skate led to an overall fourth-place finish. She concluded
