Adam Rippon's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 13, 2026

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Adam Rippon.

Adam Rippon is a retired American figure skater and media personality. He achieved significant success in his career, including an Olympic bronze medal in the team event at the 2018 Winter Olympics, the 2010 Four Continents title, and the 2016 U.S. National Championship. Rippon also competed individually at the 2018 Olympics, finishing 10th. Earlier in his career, he was a two-time Junior World Champion, the 2007–2008 Junior Grand Prix Final Champion, and the 2008 U.S. junior national champion.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2004: 2004-05 Skating Season

In the 2004-05 season, Rippon won the silver medal at the Novice level at the 2005 U.S. Championships.

2005: Silver at U.S. Championships and Gold at Triglav Trophy

In 2005, Adam Rippon won the silver medal at the Novice level at the U.S. Championships and the gold medal at the Triglav Trophy in Slovenia in the junior division.

2007: 2007-2008 Junior Grand Prix Final Champion

In 2007, Adam Rippon competed in the 2007-2008 Junior Grand Prix Final.

2008: 2008 Junior World Champion and Other Achievements

In 2008, Adam Rippon won the Junior World Championships and the U.S. junior national championships. He was also the 2007-2008 Junior Grand Prix Final Champion.

2008: Junior Title at U.S. Championships and Junior Worlds Gold

In 2008, Adam Rippon won the Junior title at the U.S. Championships and was awarded the EDI Award for the best men's free skate. He then won the gold medal at the 2008 Junior Worlds.

2008: Junior Grand Prix Final Gold Medal

In 2008, Adam Rippon won the gold medal at the ISU Junior Grand Prix Final, becoming the first man to break 200 points at a Junior level competition.

2009: Senior Nationals Debut and Junior Worlds Win

In 2009, Adam Rippon made his senior-level national debut at the U.S. Championships, placing seventh. He then won the 2009 Junior World Championships, becoming the first single skater to win two World Junior titles.

2009: 2009 Junior World Champion

In 2009, Adam Rippon won his second Junior World Championship.

2010: 2010 Four Continents Champion

In 2010, Adam Rippon became the Four Continents Champion.

2010: U.S. Championships, Four Continents, and Worlds

In 2010, Adam Rippon finished 5th at the U.S. Championships. He was named as a second alternate for the 2010 Winter Olympics and 2010 World Championships, and assigned to the 2010 Four Continents Championships where he won the gold medal. He was included in the U.S. team to Worlds where he placed 6th overall.

2016: 2016 U.S. National Champion

In 2016, Adam Rippon became the U.S. National Champion.

2016: Gold at U.S. Championships and Worlds Performance

In 2016, Adam Rippon won gold at the U.S. Championships and placed sixth at the World Championships in Boston, skating to a medley of Beatles tunes.

April 13, 2018: Dancing with the Stars Competition

On April 13, 2018, Adam Rippon was announced as a contestant on season 26 of Dancing with the Stars. He and his partner Jenna Johnson won the competition.

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2018: 2018 Winter Olympics and Other Achievements

In 2018, Adam Rippon achieved several milestones, including winning a bronze medal in the team event at the Winter Olympics, finishing 10th in the individual event, and becoming the first openly gay U.S. athlete to qualify for and win a medal at the Winter Games.

2018: First Openly Gay U.S. Winter Olympian and DWTS Win

In 2018, Adam Rippon became the first openly gay U.S. athlete to qualify for the Winter Olympics and win a medal. He also won season 26 of Dancing with the Stars, partnered with Jenna Johnson.

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