Scott Moir
He and Tessa Virtue redefined ice dance with their electric chemistry, becoming the most decorated Olympic figure skaters in history.
Born 1987 (age 39)·Canadian ice dancer·Birthday: September 2·Millennials
Biography
Scott Moir grew up in the small town of Ilderton, Ontario, on a rink built by his family. His partnership with Tessa Virtue, formed when he was nine and she was seven, would become the most successful in ice dance history. Their career was a narrative of relentless evolution, from youthful prodigies to artists who fused intricate technical skill with raw, theatrical emotion. After winning Olympic gold in Vancouver in 2010, they faced injuries and a temporary retirement, only to return with a mature, powerful style that captivated the world again in PyeongChang in 2018. Their final performance, a passionate rendition of Moulin Rouge, sealed their legacy not just as champions but as storytellers who pushed their sport's athletic and artistic boundaries. Post-retirement, Moir has turned to coaching, aiming to instill the same fiery partnership magic in a new generation.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Scott was born in 1987, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Scott Was Born
The biggest hits of 1987
#1 Movie
Three Men and a Baby
Best Picture
The Last Emperor
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Scott's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1987Born
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1992Started school
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
2000Became a teenager
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Could drive
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2005Could vote
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Turned 21
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2017Turned 30
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 39 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won three Olympic gold medals (2010, 2018 individual, 2018 team) and two Olympic silver medals (2014 individual and team) with partner Tessa Virtue.
- Secured three World Championship titles (2010, 2012, 2017) in ice dance.
- Captured eight Canadian national championships, dominating the domestic scene for over a decade.
- Became the first ice dance team to win Olympic gold on home soil at the Vancouver 2010 Games.
Did You Know?
He and Virtue are the youngest ice dance team ever to win an Olympic gold medal, achieving it in Vancouver when he was 22 and she was 20.
His uncle coached him and Virtue in their early career, and his mother sewed many of their costumes.
He is a passionate fan of hockey, particularly the Toronto Maple Leafs, and played the sport competitively as a child.
He and Virtue were appointed to the Order of Canada in 2020 for their contributions to sport.
“We just wanted to leave our sport better than we found it.”
