Tara Lipinski
Birthday:
10 June 1982, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Birth Name:
Tara Kristen Lipinski
Height:
155 cm
Only child of Jack and Patricia Lipinski. Her father is an oil executive, and her mom is a homemaker. Tara began roller skating at age 3, and won several championships. She turned to ice skating when she was 6, and she and her mom moved to Detroit so Tara could seriously train for international competitions. Her dad remained in Texas, and frequentl...
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Only child of Jack and Patricia Lipinski. Her father is an oil executive, and her mom is a homemaker. Tara began roller skating at age 3, and won several championships. She turned to ice skating when she was 6, and she and her mom moved to Detroit so Tara could seriously train for international competitions. Her dad remained in Texas, and frequently visited Michigan. She became the youngest person to win a gold medal at the U. S. Olympic Festival, when she was 12. In 1997 she became the youngest person ever to win the U. S. national championship and the youngest ever to win the World Championships. In 1998 she won the Olympic gold medal, at age 15, making her the youngest skater to win that medal. After the Olympics, Tara turned professional. Today, she skates in professional competitions and Stars on Ice. She has said that she would like to continue to act.Head-lined her own tour called Tara Lipinski's Miracle Match Tour to raise money for leukemia. Hosted a five city fashion show for Limited Too called Passion for Fashion. Made guest appearance on Wheel of Fortune dressed as a genie and donated her winnings to the Boys and Girls Club of America. Show less «
The sound of the blades on the ice in the morning is like smelling fresh coffee.
The sound of the blades on the ice in the morning is like smelling fresh coffee.
I didn't think I'd become an actress after the Olympics, but then I did a little bit and I really enjoyed it.
I didn't think I'd become an actress after the Olympics, but then I did a little bit and I really enjoyed it.
I can't even imagine what it's like and right now I'm like in shock, I can't believe that I'm Olympic Champion.
I can't even imagine what it's like and right now I'm like in shock, I can't believe that I'm Olympic Champion.
"Every time I'm out there, I'm grateful. It's more of a feeling of just being lucky. And maybe that shows in my skating." (On having sucessf...Show more »
"Every time I'm out there, I'm grateful. It's more of a feeling of just being lucky. And maybe that shows in my skating." (On having sucessful hip surgery, which prevented a career ending injury) Show less «
It used to be that I wanted to be taller. Once I made 5-foot-1, I was happy.
It used to be that I wanted to be taller. Once I made 5-foot-1, I was happy.
Over the years, God and St. Therese have kept me going no matter how bad things were.
Over the years, God and St. Therese have kept me going no matter how bad things were.
"I'll be on a plane or something saying, 'Oh, my gosh, can you believe it?' I have to think about it to really realize it's happened." (On w...Show more »
"I'll be on a plane or something saying, 'Oh, my gosh, can you believe it?' I have to think about it to really realize it's happened." (On winning the Olympic Gold Medal) Show less «
You're the ones I'm skating for.
You're the ones I'm skating for.
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