Brian Boitano Biography

Fast Facts

• Is the first American figure skater to land a triple axel
• Started skating at the age of eight after seeing a performance of "Ice Follies․"
• Is best known for his on-ice rivalry with skater Brian Orser
• Founded the figure skating show creator White Canvas Productions in 1995
• Was the subject of a song created for "South Park: Bigger Longer & Uncut․"
• Is the first American male athlete to have his own television special
• Is the inventor of the "tano Lutz" in which he raised one arm over his head during a Lutz jump