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Scott Moir

Canadian ice dancer
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Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir perform an ice dance routine in matching black costumes during the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics, with spectators visible in the background.
Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir Canadian ice dancers Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir competing at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

Scott Moir is a Canadian ice dancer, celebrated for his partnership with Tessa Virtue. Together, they are renowned for their historic achievements in the sport.

Key Facts about Scott Moir and Ice Dancing

  • Olympic Success: Moir and Virtue became the first North Americans to win an Olympic gold medal in ice dancing at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games. They later secured a second Olympic gold medal at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Games.1
  • Ice Dancing Defined: Ice dancing is a discipline within figure skating where pairs perform routines similar to ballroom dances, emphasizing intricate footwork and body movements. Unlike pairs skating, ice dancers do not perform jumps or certain types of lifts.23
  • Early Career: Moir and Virtue began skating together at young ages, with Moir being nine and Virtue seven. They trained extensively and achieved success at junior levels, winning the Canadian junior national championship in 2004 and the world junior championship in 2006.4
  • Senior Achievements: They made their senior international debut in the 2006–07 season, quickly earning national championships and world championship medals. Their career culminated in multiple world titles and their two Olympic gold medals before retiring in September 2019.41
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