Tara Lipinski
Tara Lipinski
Tara Kristen Lipinski is an American figure skater, actress, and sports commentator. A former competitor in ladies' singles, she is the 1998 Olympic champion, the 1997 World champion, a two-time Champions Series Final champion, and the 1997 U.S. national champion. She is the youngest person – by 32 days – ever to win a World figure skating title, doing so at the age of 14 years, 9 months and 10 days, and the youngest Olympic gold medalist in the individual...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionFigure Skater
Date of Birth10 June 1982
CityPhiladelphia, PA
CountryUnited States of America
Tara Lipinski quotes about
As long as I leave my frustration behind, I know I am moving toward my goal again.
I am very competitive, so when I fail I use what I learned from that mishap to fuel success.
I love to work out. I need to work out! Nothing makes me feel better than walking out of a spin or barre class knowing my body and mind got some attention.
I would say facing the obstacles surrounding the day-to-day pressures of an elite athlete at a very young age was not the easiest task. Learning to deal with the nerves and feeling the pressure of representing my country, all while wanting to achieve my own dreams, was a big obstacle to plow through.
The highlight of my career? The Olympics, of course.
Acting is easier than skating in ia way and harder in other aspects. In skating, you get one chance, and with acting you get to do it over and over.
Career-wise, I was not the most naturally talented ice skater. Of course I had a knack for it , but practice was always the answer for me. I needed to put in the time to get back the confidence that led me to Olympic gold.
It used to be that I wanted to be taller. Once I made 5-foot-1, I was happy.
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 had that feeling of just pure joy and I went out there and put it in my program.
I love stepping onto the ice knowing I can create whatever I want or am feeling that day. It inspires me to be creative and artistic. It's a great therapeutic outlet to utilize both my heart and body at the same time.
I believe in myself and in Saint Therese.