Olympic Icon Oksana Baiul Skates Away From $1.2M Louisiana Mansion Amid Life’S Latest Spin

Oksana Baiul’s SoCal Dreams Hit a Speed Bump in Louisiana

Hey, LA fam, let’s talk about a story that’s got more twists than a Mulholland Drive joyride. Olympic skating queen Oksana Baiul, the Ukrainian sensation who snagged gold at the 1994 Winter Olympics in Norway, is waving goodbye to her jaw-dropping Shreveport, Louisiana, mansion. Listed for a cool $1.2 million, this pad isn’t just a home - it’s a piece of history, but sadly, it’s time for the 47-year-old to glide on to new horizons.

Baiul dropped the news on Facebook with a heavy heart, admitting that her dream of opening a figure skating school in Shreveport just didn’t land the triple axel she’d hoped for. “I can’t make a living here,” she shared, despite vibing with the local crew. After moving to the Bayou State in 2022, her big plans fizzled out, forcing her to chase the ice elsewhere.

Now, she’s setting her sights on Sin City - Vegas, baby! - where she’ll be closer to top-notch facilities and a chance to keep her skating career alive. It’s a classic West Coast pivot, trading Southern charm for neon lights and new opportunities.

A Mansion Fit for a Star - But Not Forever

Let’s dish on this estate, because it’s straight outta a Hollywood period drama. Built in 1925, this Georgian Italianate gem spans 6,000 square feet with five bedrooms, five bathrooms, a sunroom, a library, and seven fireplaces - talk about cozy SoCal winter vibes, even in Louisiana! Outside, you’ve got six garages, sprawling gardens with treehouses, a private 500-square-foot apartment, and a restored cottage. Baiul herself called it “the most beautiful mansion in all of Shreveport.”

She and her team poured three years into restoring this beauty, but sometimes even the prettiest places can’t hold the weight of life’s curveballs. With a net worth that once hit $20 million according to Celebrity Net Worth, Baiul’s seen her fortune take some hard falls, much like those inevitable spills on the rink.

“I’ve made all the money in the world, lost it all, been married, and now I’m divorced - but every fall on the ice taught me how to get back up,” Baiul reflected, showing that resilience is her real gold medal.

Personal Struggles and a Vegas Comeback

On top of the financial grind, Baiul’s personal life has been doing its own set of spins. She recently marked two years of sobriety - big props for that - while also navigating a separation from her husband and former manager, Carlo Farina, as of August. Married since 2012, the couple shares a 10-year-old daughter, Sophia, who’s no doubt along for this wild ride.

After years of touring and living in spots like Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, Baiul’s ready for a fresh start with a Vegas glow-up. Word on the street is she’ll be teaming up with the Vegas Golden Knights to help build and grow skating programs in the area - a move that’s got all the makings of a comeback story we’d binge on Netflix.

This isn’t just a house sale; it’s a chapter closing for a legend who’s faced more ups and downs than a PCH road trip. Here’s hoping Vegas brings Baiul the ice time - and life wins - she’s been chasing. Keep your eyes peeled, West Coast crew, because Oksana’s story is far from over.