Adam Rippon is an American former figure skater whose full name is Adam Richard Rippon. He began skating in 1999 and retired in 2018 when he was a member of the New York Skating Club. He is well-known for winning numerous championships both in and out of the United States.
He has skated for various continents and won the four continents championship in 2010. When he first started out, he won a lot of junior championships. He has also won bronze and has appeared on Dancing with the Stars, where he competed alongside professional dancer Jenna Johnson and emerged as the winner.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Adam Rippon |
| Real Name/Full Name: | Adam Richard Rippon |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 32 years old |
| Birth Date: | 11th November 1989 |
| Birth Place: | Scranton, Pennsylvania |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 m) |
| Weight: | 65 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Gay |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | N/A |
| Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | No |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | N/A |
| Is Adam Rippon Gay?: | Yes |
| Profession: | Figure skater |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $5 million |
Adam Rippon Biography
Adam Rippon was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania on November 11, 1989. He was born into an Irish Catholic family as the first of six children. He was born with severe hearing loss, which necessitated surgery before completing his first year at Yale University. Fortunately, he was able to regain his hearing.
His parents divorced when he was 15 years old, in 2004. His mother’s name is Kelly, and she was a former skater and dancer who taught him to skate when he was young, and he skated for the first time when he was ten years old.
Rippon has not revealed anything about his educational background.
Adam Rippon Age, Height, Weight
Adam Rippon was born on November 11, 1989, He is 32 years old as of 2024. He stands 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 m) tall and weighs 65 kg.
Career
Adam Rippon began skating at the age of ten, and in 2000 he began working with Yelena Sergeeva, who coached him for seven years until 2007. In 2004-05, he won his first silver medal at the 2005 US Championships. He also competed in the junior division of the Triglav Trophy in 2005, where he won a gold medal. He competed in several other junior championships before leaving Sergeeva in 2007 to join Nikolai Morozov in February of the same year.
Rippon has never missed a single championship since 2007, which happens every year. During the 2007-08 season, he competed in the ISU Junior Grand Prix, where he won a gold and silver medal, qualifying him for the finals. He won another gold medal and went on to compete in the 2008 US Championships, where he won the junior title.
In the 2008-09 season, he made his senior debut. He sprained his ankle and had to miss some training during the 2009-10 season, and he finished sixth overall that year. During the 2010-11 season, he finished fifth at the 2011 US Championships, while in the 2011-12 season, he finished fourth out of four continents and thirteenth overall.
In September 2012, Rippon switched coaches and began working with Rafael Arutyunyan. He was supposed to compete in the 2013 four continents, but he had to withdraw due to an ankle injury. His next victory came in 2016 when he won another gold medal at the US Championships. He was forced to withdraw from the 2017 US Championships due to an ankle fracture. In November 2018, he announced his retirement from figure skating.
Adam Rippon Achievements and Awards
Rippon has won numerous gold, silver, and bronze medals throughout his career. He has also won numerous championships, making him very popular. In 2005, he became the first junior athlete to win a gold medal. After winning a gold medal, he was the first man to break 200 points at the junior level.
Adam Rippon’s Net Worth in 2024
Adam Rippon net worth is estimated to be $5 million as of February 2024. He earned his entire income as a professional figure skater. He has won numerous championships and medals, which have earned him a much money. Aside from skating, he also competed in and won Dancing with the Stars with Jenna Johnson.
Rippon has done quite well for himself. He was very committed to his career, which allowed him to achieve so much. He was also very disciplined, and the support he received from his family also contributed significantly to his success in his career.
Adam Rippon Relationship Status
Adam Rippon is currently unattached. On October 2, 2015, he revealed that he was gay. He has a close relationship with his mother and has honored her for her encouragement and support, which has led to his success. Prior to coming out as gay, he was in a relationship with Yuna Kim, a fellow skater, while they were training in Toronto. Yuna won the Olympic gold medal for South Korea. Rippon was one of Elizabeth Warren’s Democratic Party campaigners for her seat in 2020.
