Tessa Virtue

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Records

Tessa Virtue's career is marked by a remarkable collection of accolades that distinguish her as one of the most accomplished figures in the history of ice dancing. Her five Olympic medals, including three golds, make her the most decorated figure skater in Olympic history, a testament to her longevity and consistent performance at the highest level of the sport. The achievement of a 'Super Slam,' winning every major junior and senior competition, highlights a truly dominant career trajectory.Beyond the medals, Virtue's contributions to figure skating include pioneering innovative choreography and setting new standards for artistic expression in ice dance. She and Scott Moir were the first North American ice dancers to win an Olympic gold medal, breaking a long-standing European tradition. Her induction into the Order of Canada and Canada's Sports Hall of Fame reflects her significant cultural impact and enduring legacy within Canadian sport.

AwardsTessa Virtue, alongside Scott Moir, garnered an exceptional collection of awards throughout their distinguished ice dance career. They are two-time Olympic champions, securing gold medals in 2010 and 2018, and also earned an Olympic silver medal in 2014. Their competitive record includes three World Championship titles, which they won in 2010, 2012, and 2017. Additionally, they claimed three Four Continents titles and were champions at the Grand Prix Final during the 2016–17 season. The duo also boasts eight Canadian national championships, underscoring their consistent dominance in their home country.

Honours & Distinctions

Order of Canada

Government of Canada·2020

Inducted into the Order of Canada for her outstanding achievements in figure skating and for inspiring Canadians.

Canada's Sports Hall of Fame

Canada's Sports Hall of Fame·2023

Inducted as part of the Class of 2023, recognizing her exceptional athletic career.

Records & Feats

Most Decorated Figure Skater in Olympic History

Olympic Record·2018

Tessa Virtue, with Scott Moir, holds five Olympic medals, making her the most decorated figure skater in the history of the Olympic Games.

Only Ice Dance Team to Achieve a 'Super Slam'

Career Milestone·2018

Virtue and Moir are the sole ice dance team to have won every major junior and senior competition, including Junior Worlds, World Championships, Four Continents, Grand Prix Final, and the Olympic Games.

Youngest Ice Dance Team to Win an Olympic Title

Olympic Record·2010

At the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, Virtue and Moir became the youngest ice dance team to win an Olympic gold medal.

First North American Ice Dancers to Win Olympic Gold

Historic First·2010

Their victory at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics marked the first time a North American ice dance team won an Olympic gold medal.

First Perfect 10.0 for Program Component Score under ISU Judging System

Judging Record·2008

Virtue and Moir earned the first perfect 10.0 in a program component score, highlighting their artistic impact.