Brandon Frazier, Mariah Bell Announce Engagement
The retired figure skaters revealed their engagement on Instagram with three photos taken in the Bahamas.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Ice Skating
Brandon Frazier and Mariah Bell, both retired ice skaters, announced their engagement on Instagram on Wednesday, November 4. Frazier, 33, shared three photos from the Bahamas with the caption 'New chapter in life unlocked.'
Why it matters
The announcement comes after the couple publicly shared images of their romance at Laguna Beach in May 2025. Both skaters competed at the Beijing Winter Olympics, where Frazier won gold in mixed team figure skating and Bell finished 10th.
Frazier won gold in mixed team figure skating at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, while Bell finished 10th at the same Games. The couple's ages are 33 and 30 respectively, and no wedding date has been disclosed.
The players
Brandon Frazier
A retired American figure skater who won gold in mixed team figure skating at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and later moved into finance.
Mariah Bell
A retired American figure skater who finished 10th at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and announced her retirement from competition in October 2022.
The details
Frazier proposed on one knee, and Bell's engagement ring features an oval-cut diamond, according to the announcement. Frazier redirected his focus to finance after leaving competitive skating and holds a bachelor's degree from the University of California, Irvine.
Timeline
February 2022: Frazier wins gold at the Beijing Winter Olympics.
October 2022: Bell announces her retirement from competitive skating.
May 2025: The couple publicly shares romance images at Laguna Beach, California.
November 4, 2026: Frazier announces the engagement on Instagram.
Competitive Legacy
Frazier's gold medal in the mixed team event at Beijing 2022 remains the highlight of both skaters' competitive careers. The engagement extends their public profile beyond the rink as both have moved into post-competitive lives.
The engagement carries no direct effect on skating fans, fantasy rosters, or competition schedules because both athletes have retired. Readers following the sport can revisit the Beijing 2022 mixed team results for the event that earned Frazier his gold medal.
The takeaway
The engagement shows how former Olympians often carry their public recognition into new pursuits, with Frazier's move into finance and Bell's post-competition life offering a template. Readers interested in athlete transitions can follow the sport's coverage for similar stories.
Further reading
Explore more Ice Skating news and features for context on the couple's competitive careers.
Source note: This article includes information reported by People.
