Adam Rippon

Adam Rippon, born on November eleventh, nineteen eighty-nine, is a retired American figure skater and a prominent media personality. He made history as the first openly gay U.S. athlete to qualify for the Winter Olympics and to win a medal at the Winter Games, securing a bronze in the team event at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics. His illustrious career includes being the 2010 Four Continents Champion and the 2016 U.S. National Champion, alongside impressive junior accolades such as two-time Junior World Champion and the 2008 U.S. junior national champion.

Rippon's journey in figure skating is marked by his remarkable achievements at both junior and senior levels. He showcased his talent on the world stage, finishing tenth at the 2018 Winter Olympics. His competitive spirit and artistry on the ice have earned him a place among the elite in the sport, culminating in a celebrated career that has inspired many.

Beyond the rink, Adam Rippon has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry. He won season twenty-six of Dancing with the Stars, partnered with professional dancer Jenna Johnson, and has guest-hosted RuPaul's Drag Race. In twenty twenty-one, he starred in MTV's comedy series Messyness and triumphed in the reality competition series Stars on Mars in twenty twenty-three. His engaging personality has also led him to join NBC as a broadcast analyst for the 2024 U.S. Figure Skating Championships.

In addition to his athletic and entertainment accomplishments, Rippon was recognized in the 2018 Time Magazine's annual Time 100 list of the most influential people. He shared his journey and insights in his memoir, Beautiful on the Outside, published in October twenty nineteen, further solidifying his impact both on and off the ice.