An amazing figure skater and so much more, Tessa Virtue is one of those Olympians that I seemingly cannot get enough of. There was something so beautiful about her ability to convey the emotions of her routine with a grace that was not matched by any other (clearly, Virtue and partner, Scott Moir, took home the gold medal).
The skate that put her on the map was her long-form program with Moir set to a mix of two songs from Moulin Rouge!. With a lift affectionately known as “cunnaliftgus”, the two clinched their spot in the Olympics and took home the gold medal for Canada while also becoming icons of the 2018 Olympics.
Though they have competed in the Olympics since 2010, many just became aware of them with the 2018 Winter Olympics and it is mainly because of this skate:
But that’s not what makes Tessa Virtue an amazing woman. Just today, she’s teaming up with Jessica Mulroney to do an event with Bumble Canada, to connect women with mentors in the world of business. On top of that, she’s partnered with FitSpirit, a nonprofit organization that encourages young girls’ involvement in sports.
Maybe it’s because she’s part of the Barbie collection about female role models or her constant support of women in sports, Virtue is the kind of woman that makes you proud to be a fan of her work.
You can see Tessa Virtue sporadically performing on the ice, and she’s currently planning a North American tour, but spend your time looking at the amazing work she’s doing off the ice. Yes, watching Virtue skate is mesmerizing, but there’s also something so brilliant about her work for young women everywhere. Whether you’re like me and you found out about Tessa Virtue through her skating or if you’re just now learning about her, she’s definitely someone to watch out for.
(image: Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
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