Scott Moir, born on September second, nineteen eighty-seven, is a celebrated Canadian retired ice dancer and coach, renowned for his remarkable partnership with Tessa Virtue. Together, they have achieved unparalleled success in the world of ice dance, becoming the 2010 and 2018 Olympic champions, as well as the 2014 Olympic silver medallists. Their illustrious career includes three World championships and multiple titles at the Four Continents and Grand Prix Final, solidifying their status as one of the greatest ice dance teams in history.
Beginning their partnership in nineteen ninety-seven, when they were just seven and nine years old, Moir and Virtue quickly rose to prominence. They became the first ice dance team from North America to win Olympic gold in two thousand ten, breaking a thirty-four-year European streak. Their achievements include being the youngest ice dance team to win an Olympic title and the first to secure gold on home ice, showcasing their exceptional talent and dedication.
After a brief hiatus from competition, the duo returned in two thousand sixteen, culminating in a triumphant season where they became the 2017 World champions. Their legacy continued to grow as they became the second ice dance team in history to win two Olympic gold medals in individual events at the 2018 Olympics. With over twenty years of skating together, they hold the record for the longest-standing ice dance partnership in Canadian history.
In September two thousand nineteen, Moir and Virtue announced their retirement from competitive ice dancing, leaving behind a legacy that has inspired countless aspiring figure skaters. Their contributions to the sport were recognized in two thousand twenty when they were inducted into the Order of Canada, and in two thousand twenty-three, they received the Order of Sport, marking their induction into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame. Their passionate performances and undeniable chemistry have made them beloved figures in the world of figure skating.