Beauty of the Day. Tara Lipinski is a girl with a strong character.

Beauty of the Day. Tara Lipinski is a girl with a strong character.

A strong sports story of a charming TV journalist.

Her story in figure skating is phenomenal and unique. Although to claim that there are at least two identical destinies in professional sports is inherently wrong. 20 years ago, at the Olympics-98 in Nagano, the fragile 15-year-old Tara became an Olympic champion. Anyway, words will only be superfluous here, just watch the video.

In figure skating, the victories of teenagers are no surprise to anyone. However, against the background of her rivals Lipinski looked like a child. American tabloids were not shy in expressions, calling the newly elected champion a “circus piglet”. And how many rumors there were that the tears in the girl’s eyes during the award ceremony were the result not only of the fact of victory, but also of media harassment in the United States. Be that as it may, this is how Tara Lipinski’s character was tempered.

It would seem that here it is: a grandiose start, the beginning of a great sports career, but she was only 17 when during one of the ice shows there was a relapse of a hip injury.

Even then it became clear that there would be no second Olympics. Young Tara decided to leave professional sports and devote herself to a career in film and television.

Many things have changed, but the sports and fit figure of the champion remained unchanged.

Contrary to all fears, after leaving the big sport a few gained pounds went Lipinski only for the good.

Now Tara Lipinski is one of the most sought-after sports broadcasters in the United States, she recalls with pleasure her debut at the Olympics and regularly comments on international competitions.

Tara spends a lot of time with her family, travels and continues to train in the gym and on the ice.

According to the girl herself, training on the ice is gentle and gives her not only physical but also moral satisfaction.

Among other things, this year Tara will co-host the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games in Pyeongchang.

Tara Lipinski, contrary to all expectations, did not turn into a one-day star. She found her way and, when her favorite skates had to be put aside, managed to look at the situation from the right angle, turning all the disadvantages into advantages. We can only admire her!