In 1998, Tara Lipinski etched her name in history. The athlete was the youngest figure skater to strike gold in the World Championship and Olympics till 2019. Interstingly, years after bidding farewell to her top-notch career, Lipinski recently shared a heartwarming update on social media. The 41-year-old, who had struggled with infertility for the past five years welcomed her new baby via surrogate
Following this update, Tara Lipinski again managed to hit the headlines as the new mom shared a special moment with her new baby on social media. Many Lipinski enthusiasts gushed over the internet’s their new favorite duo as they left hundreds of comments under the viral post.
New update from Tara Lipinksi
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On 31st October, Tara Lpinsky melted the hearts of her fans. The former figure posted her baby girl’s Halloween costume on Instagram with the caption, “Georgie’s 1st Halloween,” accompanied by figure skater and ice emoji. In the picture, Georgie Winter was spotted in a blue ice skating dress and a blue bow resembling the fit the athlete wore during her Olympic win with six out of nine first-place marks. The athlete also posted a photo with Winter and her husband, Todd Kapostasy, as she held a paper with 6.0 written on it. In the last picture, the infant was also spotted in a customized blue and white dress paired with red boots
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Interestingly, this bundle of Joy comes for Lipinski after the figure skater struggled with infertility for five years. In an interview, the 41-year-old, while highlighting her journey, revealed undergoing anesthesia 25 times while suffering five miscarriages. The athlete was also diagnosed with endometriosis and went under the knife twice during this heartbreaking journey. “My life revolves around doctor appointments and procedures”, stated the figure skating legend.
However, now, after years of heartbreak and pain, the athlete is currently enjoying the spooky season with her new baby. Amid this heartwarming post, many fans reacted in the comments section
Fan gush over Georgie Winter
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After the new update of Tara Lipinski’s baby girl, enthusiasts poured their love in the comments section. Many fans compared the baby to the athlete while reminiscing about her record-breaking Olympic journey. As one fan stated, “Omg, is this the gold medal-winning outfit!? ICONIC”
One fan who revealed the one thing missing from the outfit said “She needs bangs circa 1998 and rings on every finger to finish off the look” A fan who compared Georgie to her mother stated “Mini lipinsky”, while one fan who left a three-word message penned down the comment “THIS. IS. EVERYTHING.”
Also read: Had Four Miscarriages”: US Figure Skating Legend Shares Saddening Journey With Years of Infertility
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A fan effortlessly stated, “I’m guessing a copy of one of your costumes but not sure from when- love the outfit with her name and the ruby slippers. Both just priceless. She looks like she likes dressing up too.” After facing the highs and lows of life, Tara Lipsnki truly deserves the appreciation and support from her fans during this new journey. The Lipinski enthusiasts are also girded up for yet another update from the figure skating legend
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