Will Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir be at the Olympics?
Will Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir be at the Olympics?
TERRY GANNON, TARA LIPINSKI AND JOHNNY WEIR TO HOST PRIMETIME COVERAGE OF 2022 WINTER OLYMPICS CLOSING CEREMONY SUNDAY, FEB.
Are Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski still friends?
These two are BFFs. Johnny and Tara weren’t in competition at the same time, and they met after they had both retired from skating. “Obviously we knew of each other for so many years, skating’s a small world, but we never really had time to connect or build a friendship or a relationship,” Tara told People.
Did Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir wear the Project Runway?
“We got dressed up today. Finally got to wear our [Project Runway] looks!” Tara said on Instagram while sharing Johnny’s TikTok of the duo rocking their outfits.
What are Tara and Johnny doing at the Olympics?
Figure skating is what they do, with Lipinski as the 1998 singles Olympic gold medalist at the Nagano Winter Games and Weir being a three-time U.S. champion and two-time Olympian (2006, 2010). The pair are also fashion icons who have become famous for their dazzling on-air looks, complemented by sparkles and flair.
Why is Tara Lipinski not at the Olympics?
Despite her young age, 1998 was the only year that Lipinski competed in the Olympics. She turned professional later in 1998, which made her ineligible compete in the Olympics again.
Why did Tara Lipinski retire after Olympics?
In March 1998, Lipinski announced her decision to withdraw from the 1998 World Championships, citing a serious glandular infection that required her to have two molars extracted, constant fatigue, and possible mononucleosis.