Pat Lipinski was the epitome of the stage mother from hell. She took any negative feedback from judges as an attack on her daughter. She criticized judges freely, made scathing remarks about other skaters' coaches, raked Tara's competitors over the coals and didn't hesitate to share her views with the press.
After the 2002 Olympics, the Olympians were invited to the White House, where one member of the team would present the president with a team jacket. The athletes voted to choose the one who would do the presentation. When they picked Kwan, Pat Lipinski made a scene, screaming that her daughter should have been selected.
After the 2002 Olympics, the Olympians were invited to the White House, where one member of the team would present the president with a team jacket. The athletes voted to choose the one who would do the presentation. When they picked Kwan, Pat Lipinski made a scene, screaming that her daughter should have been selected.