Biography - A Short Wiki
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Adam Rippon’s full names are Adam Richard Rippon, and he is an American former figure skater. He started his skating career in 1999 and retired in 2018, where he had been skating with the skating club of New York. He is popular for having won quite a number of championships both in the US and outside the US.
Career Highlights
Read about Adam Rippon's career and accomplishments in the following section.
Rippon began skating when he was ten years, and in 2000 he began to be coached by Yelena Sergeeva, which lasted for seven years until 2007. He won his first silver medal in 2004-05, which was the 2005 US Championships. He also participated at Triglav Trophy in 2005 in the junior division, where he won a gold medal. He participated in several other junior championships, and in 2007 he left Sergeeva and joined Nikolai Morozov in February the same year.
Family and Personal Life
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Rippon is currently single. He opened up about him being gay on 2nd October 2015. He has a close relationship with his mother and honored her for her support and inspiration she put in him, which led to his success. Before becoming gay, he was in a relationship with Yuna Kim, a fellow skater, when they were at their training in Toronto. Yuna was the South Korean Olympic champion.
| Wife's/Spouse's Name | N/A |
|---|---|
| Children/Kids | No |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating) | N/A |
| Civil Status | Single |
Nationality, Net Worth and Other Facts
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| Full/Real Name | Adam Richard Rippon |
|---|---|
| Gender (Biological) | Male |
| Age (as of today) | 33 years |
| Date of Birth | November 11, 1989 |
| Place of Birth | Scranton, Pennsylvania |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 1.7 m, 5 feet 7 inches |
| Weight | 65 kg, 143.5 lbs |
| Net Worth / Wealth | $5 million |
| Occupation | Figure Skater |
Height, Weight, and Age
Adam Rippon's height is pretty average measuring 1.7 m. Adam Rippon weighs 65 kg. Being born on November 11, 1989, translates to an age of 33 years as of todays date (June 5, 2023).
Quotes
I’ve gotten so many messages I could even get emotional thinking about it, but I’ve gotten so many messages from young kids all over the country that my story’s resonated with them.
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I remember seeing people who I thought were so confident and exuberant. I remember being young and watching Oprah and being like, ‘Damn. That lady is so confident. She can talk to anybody.’
Adam Rippon
There’s no such thing as a wardrobe malfunction – only a wardrobe opportunity.
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Sometimes when you’re not confident in yourself, to see someone who doesn’t care – and I don’t care anymore. I really don’t care – it gives you that confidence.
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I think I’ve shown the world I’m a fierce competitor, yes. But I’ve also shown them that I’m a fierce human being.
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