Tara Kristen Lipinski (born June 10, 1982)[3] is an American figure skater, actress, and sports commentator. A former competitor in ladies' singles, she is the 1998 Olympic champion, the 1997 World champion, a two-time Champions Series Final champion (1997–1998), and the 1997 U.S. national champion. She is the youngest ever to win a World Figure Skating title,[4] having done so at the age of 14 years, 9 months and 10 days.