Olympic champ Lipinski to turn pro 4/7/98
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Tara goes pro for her family
Tara goes pro for her family - 4/8/98

FIGURE SKATING: Lipinski lacing up for pro debut 4/13/98
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Along with her gold medal came a lot of ad campaigns.  Tara is involved with Chrysler, Minute Maid, Barbie, Snapple, and DKNY.

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One of the main reasons that Tara decided to turn pro was so that she would have more time to spend with her family.  Her family consists of her father, Jack, her mother, Pat, and their five dogs, Camelot, Lancelot, Mischeif, Brandi, and Coco.
 
For a long time, the Lipinskis were split up.  Her dad lived in Texas, where he worked, and Her mom and Tara lived in Michigan, where Tara trained.  The whole family went through a lot of sacrifices, and they should be applauded.  Now that Tara is a professional skater, they can spend more time together.
 
Tara also loves spending time with her friends.  Tara and her friends love to go shopping, talk on the phone, and just hang out.