At the age of fourteen, Tara Lipinski became the youngest figure skater to have ever won gold at the Winter Olympics in 1998. As if that wasn’t impressive enough, she was also a World Champion and a two-time Grand Prix Final Champion at the peak of her career in the late 90’s.
Since her retirement in 2002, she has appeared in many television series including At Home with Tara Lipinski, 7th Heaven, Generation Jets, and The Metro Chase. Most recently, she was also featured in an episode of the music reality competition, Lip Sync Battle.
With how popular and successful she is, one can’t help but wonder- how successful is she financially? How much has she earned over the years? As a former Olympian, did she receive any notable endorsements offers? From our research, Tara Lipinski’s current net worth is around the $4 million mark. Where did most of this money come from? Stick with us- we’ll be trying to address this issue below.
Tara Lipinski’s Net Worth 2018 – $4 Million
How did Tara Lipinski Make Her Money & Wealth?
Born on June 10, 1982, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Tara Lipinski spent the majority of her youth in New Jersey. After learning technique from roller skating coaches in the area, she took up ice skating at the age of six. Determined to master various skills, it wasn’t uncommon for her to be on the ice by 4:00 am, prior to the start of school. Thanks to her hard work, however, she eventually made it to the national championships by the time she was nine.
A few years later, she rose to prominence after winning the 1994 US Olympic Festival competition as a junior skater. That same season, she also participated in the World Junior Championships and US Championships.
The following season, she became the first female skater to land a triple loop-triple loop jump combination in competition. With that, she successfully won the US Championships at the age of fourteen. Continuing her streak, Lipinski subsequent finished firsts at the World Championships.
From there, her popularity only increased further after she won the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. Skating to a piece of music from the animated film, Anastasia, she finished second in the SP, behind Michelle Kwan. Despite this, she was able to turn things around in her FP- with the help of a triple toe, half loop, triple Salchow sequence, and successfully win gold.
Since her retirement in 2002, Lipinski has appeared in several TV shows (naturally, she’d be paid decently for each project). Some of these titles include At Home with Tara Lipinski, Generation Jets, 7th Heaven, Still Standing, The Metro Chase and What’s New, Scooby-Doo?Â
In addition to that, she had also landed a number of endorsements over the years. For instance, she has worked with the brands DKNY, Snapple, McDonald’s, Kodak, Coca-Cola, Smuckers, Target, and Campbell’s Soup, to name a few.
Since then, she has also published two biographies titled, Triumph On Ice, and Totally Tara- An Olympic Journey.
Tara Lipinski’s Personal Life and FAQ
Is Tara Lipinski Married?
Last summer, she married a television producer named Todd Kapostasy in South Carolina.
Does Tara Lipinski Have Any Children?
No, as far as we know, Tara Lipinski does not have any children.
Did Tara Lipinski Go to College?
Though it’s known that she trained at the facilities in the University of Delaware, it’s unclear whether or not she has pursued a degree at the institution.
What is Tara Lipinski Famous For?
As a figure skater, Tara Lipinski is perhaps best known for being the youngest to have ever won an Olympic Gold medal for the ladies’ singles event at the 1998 Winter Games.
Where Does Tara Lipinski Live now? Photos of Tara Lipinski’s HouseÂ
Tara Lipinski currently lives with her husband New Jersey. Further information on her locations is not available
What Kind of Vehicle Does Tara Lipinski Drive?
Information on Tara Lipinski’s vehicle is unavailable at this time.
How Much Money Did Tara Lipinski Make Last Year?
Information on Tara Lipinski’s annual earnings for 2017 is not available
Recent Events
As mentioned earlier, the former figure skater recently appeared in the fourth season of Lip Sync Battle, where she was featured alongside Johnny Weir. Prior to that, she had made an appearance in the TV series, Superstore in 2016.
Want to see more from the former Olympic champion? You can follow Tara Lipinski on a few social media platforms- for instance, you can find her on Twitter and Instagram at @Taralipinski. On Facebook, you can also like her official fan page by clicking here.
