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Olympic figure skater Brian Boitano is more than just a champion on the ice; Gold medalist Brian Boitano is a winner on the ice, in the kitchen and on air. His career spans the worlds of food, skating, and entertainment. 

Boitano’s competitive record is unmatched. He holds over 50 skating titles, including four national titles, two world titles, the Olympic title, and more professional titles than any other skater in the history of the sport. He was the star of Food Network and Cooking Channel’s, “What Would Brian Boitano Make” and started the trend of celebrity cooking shows. Boitano published a popular cookbook of the same name, and his show was named one of the top 10 Food Network shows to watch by TV squad. His HGTV series, “The Boitano Project”garnered the highest ratings for a home improvement series. 

Boitano has provided commentary on skating competitions and shows for ABC, NBC, ESPN, and Turner. He has hosted Hallmark’s home show and more recently was an expert commentator for NBC’s Olympic Ice.

Boitano's list of accomplishments includes winning a primetime Emmy award and producing more than 30 TV specials. Boitano is a member of the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame, The World Skating Hall of Fame and the U.S. Skating Hall of Fame. He is an author, keynote speaker, and philanthropist, with his Youth Skate program in its 26th year. 

In 2020, Boitano opened his first Boitano’s Lounge in Lincoln, Nebraska in the Kindler Hotel. Coming up, he looks forward to hosting pop-up Boitano’s Lounges at this year’s 2026 U.S. National Figure Skating Championships and the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.