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Tara Kristen Lipinski born June 10, 1982 is an American former competitive figure skater. She represented the United States in international competition and won the gold medal in Women’s Singles at the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics. She is also the 1997 World Champion and a two-time Champions Series Final champion.
Quick Bio
- Full Name: Tara Kristen Lipinski
- Date of Birth: June 10, 1982
- Age: 43 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: Caucasian
- Profession: Former Competitive Figure Skater, Sports Commentator
- Discipline: Women’s Singles
- Olympic Team: United States
- Height: 5 feet 1 inch (155 cm)
- Weight: Approximately 88 lbs (40 kg) during competitive career
- Net Worth: Not publicly disclosed
Early Life, Family & Education
Tara Lipinski was born on June 10, 1982, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She began roller skating at age three and transitioned to figure skating at age nine. She later trained in Detroit, Michigan under coach Richard Callaghan.
Parents & Siblings
Her father is Jack Lipinski and her mother is Patricia Lipinski. There are no publicly confirmed siblings.
Education
Tara Lipinski took figure skating lessons and training while attending school.
She studied through private tutors while training intensively and took classes at the University of Delaware skating program as part of her early training before focusing full time on skating.
She graduated from River Oaks Academy in Houston in 2000.
Career
World Junior Champion (1996): Lipinski won the 1996 World Junior Figure Skating Championships.
World Champion (1997): She won the gold medal at the 1997 World Figure Skating Championships at age 14.
1998 Nagano Winter Olympics: Lipinski won the gold medal in Women’s Singles at age 15. She landed a triple loop–triple loop combination in her free skate.
Retirement (1998): She retired from competitive skating later in 1998 due to hip injuries.
Major Achievements
- Olympic Gold Medal – Women’s Singles (1998)
- World Champion (1997)
- World Junior Champion (1996)
- Two-time Champions Series Final Champion (1997, 1998)
Injuries & Comeback
Lipinski experienced hip injuries in 1998 that led to her retirement from amateur competition. She later underwent hip surgery.
Books
Tara Lipinski has published books recounting her skating career and Olympic experience. Notable titles include:
- Triumph on Ice – Autobiography about her rise in figure skating and Olympic journey, first published in 1997. ISBN-13: 9780553097757.
- Totally Tara: An Olympic Journey – A book detailing her preparation and experiences leading up to the 1998 Winter Olympics.
Movies & TV Shows
- Ice Angel (2000) – TV movie; role: Tracy Hannibal
- The Metro Chase (2003) – Feature film; acting role
- Are You Afraid of the Dark? – Guest appearance on TV series
- Malcolm in the Middle – Guest appearance on TV series
- Superstore – Guest appearance on TV series
- Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? – Voice/guest appearance on TV series
- Night Court – TV series appearance
- Other TV guest roles including: Touched by an Angel, Kidding, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, Still Standing, 7th Heaven
Physical Measurements
- Height: 5 feet 1 inch (155 cm)
- Weight: Approximately 88 lbs (40 kg) during competitive career
- Body Type: Athletic
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Brown
Salary & Net Worth
- Net Worth: Approximately $25,000,000 (USD) as of 2026
- Income Sources: Competition prize money, professional tours, endorsements, TV commentary, speaking fees
Relationship, Husband & Children
Relationship, Husband & Children
Tara Lipinski married Todd Kapostasy in June 2017 in Charleston, South Carolina.
Tara Lipinski has one daughter:
- Name: Georgie Kapostasy
- Born: October 2023 (via surrogacy)
Social Media
- Instagram: @taralipinski
- Twitter (X): @TaraLipinski
Trivia
- Became the youngest individual Winter Olympic gold medalist at age 15 in 1998.
- Won her World Championship title at age 14 in 1997.
- Known for landing a triple loop–triple loop combination.
- Transitioned to broadcasting after retiring from competitive skating.
FAQs
How old is Tara Lipinski?
43 years old as of 2026.
How tall is Tara Lipinski?
5 feet 1 inch (155 cm).
How much is Tara Lipinski’s net worth?
Approximately $25,000,000 (USD) as of 2026.
How old was Tara Lipinski when she won Olympic gold?
15 years old at the 1998 Winter Olympics.
What major titles did Tara Lipinski win?
Olympic Gold Medal (1998), World Championship (1997), World Junior Championship (1996).
Are Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir married to each other?
No. They are not married to each other. They are professional colleagues and longtime friends who work together as figure skating commentators.
