Tanith Belbin is a professional ice skater and was born on July 11th, 1984 in Kingston, Ontario. Belbin is an Olympic Ice Dancer representing the United States at the 2010 Winter Olympics Since she was born into a skating family, Tanith was introduced to skating at age 3. http://www.mahalo.com/tanith-belbin#cite_note-10
Tanith, met Ben Agosto in 1998 after both of their coaches thought the partnership of these two would lead to success. After a quick two hour practice together, they realized they had instant chemistry. Then, they formed a team that would lead to quite a journey.http://www.tanithandben.com/biography_taniths.html
During the 2005-2006 season, Tanith and Ben placed 1st in the U.S. Championships, Grand Prix, and Skate America. This rose them to second place at the World Championship and qualified them for the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy. They are the most decorated skating duo having won five U.S. championships and four world championship medals in addition to their Olympic silver. http://www.tanithandben.com/biography_taniths.html
Tanith Belbin Topless in Men's Health Magazine
Tanith has had some photo shoots in her career as well. Most recently, she posed topless for Men's Health in their 2010 Tech Guide edition. The magazine called her America's hottest Olympic athlete(hard to argue that).via Men's Health
Tanith Promotional Photo
Additionally, in 2009 Tanith posed for a portrait during the NBC/USOC Promotional Photo Shoot. The shoot was for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. Tanith also posed for portraits with her partner Ben Agosto in the NBC/USOC Promotional Photo Shoot.
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Fast Facts
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Full Name
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Date of Birth
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Representing Country
America
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Olympic Sport(s)
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First Olympics
2006-Torino, Italy
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Olympic Medals
1-Silver
