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Scott Moir

Scott Moir is a Canadian former ice dancer from London, Ontario, best known for competing with Tessa Virtue.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Scott Moir is a Canadian former ice dancer from London, Ontario, best known for competing with Tessa Virtue. Together they became the most decorated figure skaters in Olympic history, winning five Olympic medals, including three golds.

Early life and partnership

Scott Patrick Moir was born in London, Ontario, on September 2, 1987. He began skating with Tessa Virtue in 1997, forming one of the most successful ice dance partnerships in the sport.

Competitive career

Moir and Virtue won Olympic gold in 2010, followed by silver medals in 2014 and two more gold medals in 2018. Their results made them the most decorated figure skaters in Olympic history.

Major titles

Beyond the Olympics, the duo won three World titles, three Four Continents titles, the Grand Prix Final, and multiple Canadian championships. These results established them as one of the dominant teams in ice dance.

Post-competition role

Later sources describe Moir as a coach and head coach/manager at the Ice Academy of Montreal’s Ontario campus. These roles indicate his continued involvement in figure skating after competition.

Key facts

  • Scott Moir is a Canadian former ice dancer from London, Ontario.
  • He and partner Tessa Virtue won five Olympic medals (three gold, two silver).
  • They were the first North American ice dancers to win Olympic gold in 2010.
  • The pair also won three World Championships and three Four Continents Championships.
  • Moir later became a coach at the Ice Academy of Montreal’s Ontario campus.
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Canadian context

Scott Moir is a prominent Canadian winter-sports figure and one of Canada’s most successful Olympic athletes, with major results that helped define Canadian figure skating.[2][4][11]

Frequently asked questions

Who is Scott Moir?
Scott Moir is a Canadian former ice dancer best known for skating with Tessa Virtue and winning five Olympic medals.
When was Scott Moir born?
He was born on September 2, 1987, in London, Ontario, Canada.
What did Scott Moir win at the Olympics?
He won three gold medals and two silver medals across the 2010, 2014, and 2018 Winter Olympics.
Who was Scott Moir’s skating partner?
His long-time partner was Tessa Virtue.
Is Scott Moir retired from competition?
Yes. Later biographical sources describe him as a retired ice dancer and coach.
What is Scott Moir’s connection to Canada?
He was born in Ontario and represented Canada internationally throughout his ice dance career.

References

  1. The Canadian Encyclopedia — https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/tessa-virtue-and-scott-moir
    Supports: Birthplace, partnership, and Olympic medal record.
  2. Team Canada / Olympic.ca — https://www.olympic.ca/team-canada/scott-moir/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, hometown, Olympic achievements.
  3. Olympedia — https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/119121
    Supports: Full name, birth details, affiliation, and Olympic medal totals.
  4. International Skating Union — https://isu-skating.com/figure-skating/skaters/pairs/tessa-virtue-scott-moir/
    Supports: Team formation and early partnership details.
  5. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Tessa-Virtue-and-Scott-Moir
    Supports: Olympic firsts and pair biography.
  6. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3200409/bio/
    Supports: Retired status and competitive achievements.