Tessa Virtue is a Canadian retired ice dancer who, along with partner Scott Moir, achieved unprecedented success in the sport.
She is the 2010 and 2018 Olympic champion, 2014 Olympic silver medalist, three-time world champion, three-time Four Continents champion and eight-time Canadian national champion.
She is also the only ice dancer in history to win a Super Slam, winning all major international competitions during her senior and junior career.
She is considered one of the greatest ice dancers ever and the most decorated Olympic figure skater ever.
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- Full name: Tessa Jane McCormick Virtue
- Date of birth: May 17, 1989
- Age: 34 years old
- Female
- Place of birth: London, Ontario, Canada
- Nationality: Canadian
- Occupation: Retired ice dancer, entrepreneur, speaker, author
- Height: 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
- Parents: Kate and Jim Virtue
- Siblings: 4
- Spouse: Morgan Rielly
- Children: Not applicable
- Relationship status: Engaged
- Net worth: 5 million USD
Early Life & Education
Tessa Virtue, now 34 years old, was born on May 17, 1989 in London, Ontario, Canada.
She is the youngest of five children of Kate and Jim Virtue, both of whom are lawyers. She grew up in a close-knit family of four, including Kevin, Casey, Jordan, and Matthew Virtue.
She began skating at the age of six and was paired with Scott Moir, then nine, in 1997 by coach Carol Moir, Scott’s aunt. They trained at Ilderton Skating Club and then at the Detroit Skating Club.
Virtue attended Holy Names High School in Windsor, Ontario and graduated in 2007. She then enrolled at the University of Windsor, where she studied psychology.
She then transferred to the University of Western Ontario, where she completed her degree in 2014. She also received an honorary doctorate of laws from the University of Western Ontario in 2018.
Personal life
Tessa Virtue is engaged to Morgan Rielly, a Canadian professional ice hockey player who plays for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL).
They met through mutual friends and have been dating since 2019. They confirmed their engagement in a podcast in January 2023. They live together in Toronto and have a dog named Ziggy.
Virtue was previously rumored to be romantically involved with her ice dancing partner, Scott Moir, but they always denied it and insisted that they were just friends and partners.
Their strong bond and chemistry has attracted millions of fans worldwide. They have been skating together for over 20 years and have shared many memorable moments on and off the ice.
Career
Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir have had remarkable careers as ice dancers. They are the first North Americans to win an Olympic gold medal in ice dancing, which they did at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada.
They also won a gold medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, becoming the first ice jumpers to win two Olympic gold medals.
They also won the silver medal at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia and the gold medal in the team event at the 2018 Winter Olympics. They are also three-time world champions, having won each year. 2010, 2012 and 2017.
They are also three-time Four Continents champions, having won in 2008, 2012 and 2017. They have won the Grand Prix Final title twice, in 2016 and 2017, and are eight-time Canadian National Champions, from 2008 to 2010, 2012-2014, 2017-2018.
They are also the 2006 World Junior champions and the 2006 Junior Grand Prix champions. They are known for their creative and expressive programs, such as the Moulin Rouge free dance in 2018, the Carmen free dance in 2018. 2013 and Mahler’s free dance in 2010.
They have set many world records during their career, including highest scores for original dance, short dance, free dance and total combined score.
They have also received many awards and honors, such as the Lou Marsh Trophy, the Order of Canada and Olympic flag bearers.
After performing on the Rock the Rink tour across Canada, they announced their retirement from competitive skating in September 2019.
Since then, they have been involved in various projects, such as coaching, producing, hosting, and performing in ice shows, such as the Thank You Canada Tour and Rock the Rink Tour.
They have also been involved in philanthropy, supporting causes such as the Special Olympics, the Canadian Cancer Society and the Ronald McDonald House.
Net value
According to various sources, Tessa Virtue has an estimated net worth of around $5 million.
She has earned the majority of her wealth from her successful career as an ice dancer and her endorsements, sponsorships, appearances, and speaking engagements.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @tessavirtue17
- Twitter name: @tessavirtue
