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Why is Tara Lipinski famous?
Tara Lipinski, in full Tara Kristen Lipinski, (born June 10, 1982, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.), American figure skater who in 1998 became the youngest female in her sport to win an Olympic gold medal. Lipinski planned for Olympic gold for most of her life.
How many gold medals has Tara Lipinski won?
Awards And Accomplishments
| 1991 | Won gold medal, Roller Skating National Championship, primary division |
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| 1998 | Won silver medal, USFSA National Championship |
| 1998 | Won gold medal, women’s figure skating, Nagano Winter Olympic Games |
| 1999 | Won gold medal, World Professional Championship |
What is Tara Lipinski doing at the Olympics?
Tara Lipinski, an Olympic gold medalist, is a figure skating analyst for NBC Sports Group, working on its coverage of the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, World Championships, the ISU Grand Prix Series, and for NBC Olympics’ coverage of the Winter Games including the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang, South …
What happened Tara Lipinski?
Olympic gold medal figure skater Tara Lipinski is the latest celebrity to move to Pacific Palisades. She retired from competition after winning the gold, and performed for a few years before retiring completely. Since then she has been a skating commentator.
What are Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir doing in Tokyo?
Tara Lipinksi and Johnny Weir Will Host NBC’s Coverage of the Tokyo Olympics Closing Ceremony. As the time for a final medal count of the Tokyo Olympics approaches, NBC has tapped two special guides for the last exciting moments in Japan.
Did Tara Lipinski have a hip replacement?
Lipinski, who now is a figure skating commentator, eventually had surgery to repair a torn labrum (cartilage) in her hip. The labrum cushions the hip joint to help it move easily. The surgery, she says, saved her professional career and ended her pain.