Tara Lipinski Brings Daughter Georgie, 2, to 2026 Winter Olympics

The Olympic gold medalist and figure skating analyst says she wants her daughter to see a mother who "chases her dreams and shows up fully for her."

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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Tara Lipinski, the 1998 Olympic figure skating gold medalist, is bringing her 2-year-old daughter Georgie to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, where Lipinski is serving as a figure skating analyst. Lipinski says she wants her daughter to see a mother who "chases her dreams and shows up fully for her" rather than having to choose between her career and family.

Why it matters

Lipinski's decision to bring her young daughter to the Olympics highlights the challenges working mothers often face in balancing their careers and family responsibilities. Her message about wanting Georgie to see her pursuing her professional passions resonates with many women who have historically had to make difficult choices between work and family.

The details

After winning Olympic gold in 1998, Lipinski launched a successful broadcasting career, joining the NBC Olympics coverage team in 2014. She says becoming a mom in 2023 only fueled her desire to succeed in her career, noting "I want my daughter to grow up watching her mom pursue her dreams and enjoy the work she is passionate about." Lipinski almost turned down a spot on the reality show The Traitors in 2025 due to concerns about being away from Georgie, who was just 1.5 years old at the time.

  • Tara Lipinski won Olympic gold in figure skating in 1998.
  • Lipinski joined NBC's Olympics coverage team as a commentator in 2014.
  • Lipinski gave birth to her daughter Georgie in 2023.
  • Lipinski almost turned down a spot on The Traitors in 2025 when Georgie was 1.5 years old.
  • Lipinski is serving as a figure skating analyst at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina.

The players

Tara Lipinski

An Olympic gold medalist in figure skating who is now a figure skating analyst for NBC's Olympics coverage.

Georgie

Tara Lipinski's 2-year-old daughter whom she is bringing with her to the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Todd Kapostasy

Tara Lipinski's husband.

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What they’re saying

“Maybe I don't want to choose. For so long, women weren't given that option. I want my daughter to see a mother who chases her dreams and shows up fully for her.”

— Tara Lipinski (Instagram)

“I can do both, in my own way at the same time.”

— Tara Lipinski (Instagram)

“I want my daughter to grow up watching her mom pursue her dreams and enjoy the work she is passionate about, so she knows her future dreams also have no limits.”

— Tara Lipinski (Modern Wellness Guide)

The takeaway

Tara Lipinski's decision to bring her young daughter Georgie to the 2026 Winter Olympics highlights the challenges working mothers often face in balancing their careers and family responsibilities. Her message about wanting Georgie to see her pursuing her professional passions resonates with many women who have historically had to make difficult choices between work and family.