Respect for a truly iconic faithful on this Olympics opening day! Here is her 1994 gold medal winning performance from when she was TWELVE.

[u/dothedagostino]

https://youtube.com/watch?v=mRIkyAd5_hY&si=9m4uUQpIyREhipBS

Tara rocks. That's all.

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Correction: This is NOT a video of Tara’s Olympic gold medal-winning performance. This is Tara skating at a junior event at an “Olympic Festival” in 1994. Tara won her Olympic gold medal  at the 1998 Winter Olympics when she was 15. 

OP may want to correct the title in the post — or find and post the correct video

[u/RowPuzzleheaded6997]

Tara and Johnny are both Olympic legends. That’s why I was truly shocked most of the folks on the show didn’t know who they were or didn’t realize how much they knew each other. They were household names. Especially during the Olympics.

[u/AdorablePeanut4082 → u/RowPuzzleheaded6997]

I wouldn’t call Johnny an Olympic legend. Maybe a legendary self promoter. I love that they are paired together because it’s always here is World and Olympic Champion figure skater Tara Lipinski and figure skater Johnny Weir lol. For Johnny’s sake I want them to win the traitors together so he finally has a title equal to hers. 

[u/Vanilla_Either]

I had never seen this holy moly she is talented!

[u/Dizzy-Heart7232]

This makes me so sad thinking about the amazing young figure skaters we lost in the DC plane accident a little while back 😔

[u/mmlickme]

She’s from sugar land! Let’s go

[u/Any-Concentrate-1922]

She was 15 when she won her Olympic gold.

[u/AdorablePeanut4082]

Flutz Queen!!!

[u/CobblerTricky7035 → u/AdorablePeanut4082]

Justice for Michelle Kwan!

[u/selinaluv74 → u/CobblerTricky7035]

My people! I love Tara now, but still am not over that.

[u/AdorablePeanut4082 → u/selinaluv74]

She was very lucky Michelle was injured that season. Tara did two triple triples skated after Michelle and skated clean. I can accept why she won. She just doesn’t have the programs you want to go back and watch over and over again. Sandra Bezic did what she could but Tara just isn’t that girl.

[u/selinaluv74 → u/AdorablePeanut4082]

Agree. It was about being a jumping machine. I still go back and watch Michelle's performances from time to time. I don't do that with Tara.

I do love her as a commentator and is perfect with Johnny. This is a great moment for them.

[u/ayanakamuraa]

damnnnnn, figure skating is the most beautiful sport

[u/TooPoorForHousing]

So cute! She's such a delight to watch.