Brian Boitano is an American figure skater known for winning multiple U.S. National Championships, World Championships, and becoming the 1988 Olympic champion. Brian Boitano is the creator of the “Tano Lutz” jump, in which the skater raises their left arm during a Lutz. Brian Boitano became the first American to land a triple axel in competition in 1982. He began skating at the age of 8. He first retired from completive skating 1988, but after a change of rules he was allowed to competitively skate again and officially retired in 1994. Brian Boitano has made several television and film appearances during his career.