Meet Tara Lipinski: Olympic Figure Skater and ‘The Traitors’ Star
Tara Lipinski, an Olympic figure skater, is gaining attention as a contestant on Season 4 of The Traitors. Competing alongside her longtime friend Johnny Weir, Lipinski has made a significant impact during this season of the reality show.
Her Current Role in The Traitors
In The Traitors, Tara Lipinski competes as a Faithful. Both she and Weir are navigating the challenges of the game together. As Episode 8 airs, fans can still see them in the running. This season features 23 participants, including celebrities from various fields.
Notable Contestants
- Mark Ballas (Dancing with the Stars)
- Kristen Kish (Top Chef)
- Erin Nam (Singer)
- Donna Kelce
- Porsha Williams (The Real Housewives of Atlanta)
- Lisa Rinna (The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills)
- Colton Underwood (The Bachelor)
- Others from Survivor, Love Island, and more
Biography and Early Life
Tara Lipinski was born on June 10, 1982, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She spent her childhood in Sewell, New Jersey. Lipinski began roller skating at the age of three and became a national champion by age nine. She transitioned to figure skating shortly afterward, training at the University of Delaware.
Her family relocated several times during her early life as her father’s job changed, eventually moving to Michigan for her training.
Figure Skating Achievements
Throughout her skating career, Lipinski garnered numerous accolades. She won a silver medal at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in 1994. Additionally, she became the youngest athlete to win gold at the Olympic Festival that same year.
In 1997, at just 14, Lipinski became the youngest skater to win a U.S. Championship title. This achievement set the stage for her subsequent victories, including her Olympic gold medal in 1998.
The Olympic Journey
Lipinski made her Olympic debut in Nagano, Japan, in 1998. Competing against renowned athletes like Michelle Kwan, Lipinski secured the gold medal in Women’s Singles. At only 15 years old, she remains the youngest individual gold medalist in Winter Olympics history.
Broadcasting Career
After retiring from competitive skating in 1998, Lipinski pursued a broadcasting career. She began commentating for Universal Sports in 2010 and NBC in 2011, covering various figure skating competitions.
In 2014, she made her Olympic broadcasting debut alongside Johnny Weir and Terry Gannon, continuing to provide analysis in subsequent Olympic games, earning a Sports Emmy in 2024.
Additional Ventures
- Podcast: Tara & Johnny (2016-2018)
- Producer: Meddling: The Olympic Skating Scandal That Shocked the World (2021)
- Various television appearances in shows like 7th Heaven and Malcolm in the Middle
Personal Life
Tara Lipinski married sports producer Todd Kapostasy in June 2017, with Johnny Weir by her side as a bridesman. After facing infertility challenges, the couple welcomed their daughter via surrogacy in 2023.
Fans of Tara Lipinski can catch her on The Traitors, airing Thursdays at 9/8c on Peacock.
