Scott Moir
Scott Moir
Scott Moir is a celebrated Canadian figure skater, Olympic champion, and coach, best known for his long-standing ice dance partnership with Tessa Virtue. Born in 1987 in London, Ontario, Moir began skating with Virtue at a young age and together they became the most decorated figure skating duo in Olympic history, winning gold in 2010 and 2018, along with a silver medal in 2014, plus multiple world and continental championships Pantheon.
Although Moir isn’t typically described as a traditional author, he has co-authored a memoir-style book with Virtue titled "Tessa and Scott: Our Journey from Childhood Dream to Gold" (2010), chronicling their decades-long collaboration and personal evolution on and off the ice QuoteTab+15+15TIME+15. After retiring in 2019, he transitioned into coaching and choreography—passing on his deep knowledge of the sport to the next generation of skaters, demonstrating his identity as a mentor beyond performance +9+9+9.
Here are two quotes that capture Scott Moir’s outlook:
“I want to inspire the next generation of athletes, not just figure skaters.” — showcasing his dedication to broader athletic and personal development TIME+15BrainyQuote+15BrainyQuote+15.
“It’s been the joy of my life to have as many laughs as we’ve had along the way.” — reflecting the warmth, camaraderie, and joy at the heart of his partnership with Virtue TIME+4+4+4.