Did Tara Lipinski win an Olympic medal?

Did Tara Lipinski win an Olympic medal?

Olympic history Still, when the 1998 Olympic Games came around, Lipinski was picked for the silver medal behind Michelle Kwan. Kwan led after the short programme, but Lipinski’s exuberant long programme won her the first place votes of six of the nine judges and she edged ahead to take the gold medal.

Why were the Russian skaters so upset?

LIVE UPDATES: BEIJING OLYMPICS She said afterward she was upset with the judging and explained that her outburst was due to her “emotional” state at the time as a result of missing her family and dogs.

Is Tara Lipinski at the 2022 Olympics?

STAMFORD, Conn. – Feb. 18, 2022 – NBC Olympics’ figure skating commentators Terry Gannon, Tara Lipinski, and Johnny Weir will host primetime coverage of the Closing Ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics from the Beijing National Stadium this Sunday, Feb. 20 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

Did Valieva lose her gold medal?

Kamila Valieva fell twice as she finished fourth in the women’s figure skating. After being embroiled in a doping controversy, the pressure was too much for the 15-year-old, as her ROC teammates took gold and silver.

Why did Kamila Valieva not win gold?

Kamila Valieva: Russian skater fails to win figure skating medal at Winter Olympics after doping row. Valieva was in first place going into the final round of skating but finished fourth after falling twice – a disappointing result for the 15-year-old caught up in a doping scandal.

What did Valieva coach say?

She was greeted by coach Tutberidze, whose initial words were picked up by cameras. “Why did you let it go?” she said to Valieva. “Explain it to me, why. “Why did [you] stop fighting?