Name: Johnny WeirSport: Figure Skating
Discipline: Men
Height: 5'9"
Training Town: Hackensack/Moscow, NJ/Russia
Olympic Highlights:
- 2010 Olympic Winter Games, 6th in men
- 2006 Olympic Winter Games, 5th in men
Career Highlights:
- Three-time U.S. champion (2004-06)
- 2010, U.S. bronze medalist
- 2009, Grand Prix Final bronze medalist
- 2008, Grand Prix Final bronze medalist
- 2008, World bronze medalist
- 2008, U.S. silver medalist
- 2007, U.S. bronze medalist
Fun Facts: Looks up to Lady Gaga and Christina Aguilera ... Hobbies are fashion, music, travel and language ... Jon Heder's character in Blades of Glory was based on Johnny
Learn more:
Ice Network
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“Dancing With The Stars”’ Johnny Weir On Why It’s Unfair He’s Favored To Win
Lisa Costantini Sept. 22, 2020
The two-time Olympic figure skater talks being selected, and the advice he got from Meryl Davis.
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Two-Time Figure Skating Olympian Johnny Weir Selected For “Dancing With The Stars”
Todd Kortemeier Sept. 02, 2020
The 36-year-old is the 34th Team USA Olympian to compete on the show.
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Apolo Ohno Throws Out Virtual First Pitch For Seattle Mariners + 13 More Things We Learned
Joshua Clayton and Sheridan Powell Aug. 03, 2020
The eight-time medalist threw out the virtual first pitch via Twitter for the Mariners last week.
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Former U.S. Soccer Star Heather O’Reilly Welcomes Baby Boy + 14 More Things We Learned
Joshua Clayton and Sheridan Powell June 29, 2020
Former USWNT member Heather O’Reilly and her husband welcomed their son William on June 18th.
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Kwan, Lipinski, Boitano, More Headline Live Show Friday As Skating Family Unites To Fight COVID-19
Nick McCarvel April 15, 2020
The event features nearly two dozen skaters who span generations and nations.
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Team USA’s Top 10 Viral Olympic Moments From This Decade
Lisa Costantini Dec. 23, 2019
Who could forget #PhelpsFace, Chloe Kim’s ice cream and Johnny Quinn’s door?
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20 Years Later, Tara Lipinski Recalls Her Golden Performance And Makes Predictions For PyeongChang
Blythe Lawrence Dec. 14, 2017
The 1998 Olympic women’s figure skating champ is now a commentator for NBC.
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Red, White & Trending: Nov. 18-24
Jamie MacDonald Nov. 25, 2016
Like the holiday itself, there was a lot from which to choose on Thanksgiving — where else are you going to see bobsledders stuck in the snow, Team USA stars lighting up parades in New York and Houston, Allyson Felix running in the snow, Scout Bassett proving there are #NoDaysOff, turkey traditions, non-traditional Thanksgivings around the globe, and so much gratitude in one place? Plus keys to the city for two Rio Olympians from Roswell, New Mexico, Laurie Hernandez crossing over to become a DWTS star, Golden Goggles means high praise for Team USA, a dog treat, Lindsey Vonn is working through her gruesome injury and more.
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Red, White & Trending: April 29-May 5
Jamie MacDonald May 06, 2016
Team USA's women of water polo take a hike (in a Colorado snowstorm) only to be joined days later for an in-the-pool doughnut fest with an Olympic soccer star, May the Fourth takes over timelines, inspirational Paralympic star Brad Snyder adds a title to his resume, Olympic snowboarders have hot springs on their minds, a diving legend pays it forward, Ashton Eaton performs magic, King James makes a celebratory appearance and more.
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Red, White & Trending: Jan. 8-14
Jamie MacDonald Jan. 15, 2016
A little love from self-proclaimed-weirdo Shawn Johnson's fiance, Mikaela Shiffrin's comeback puts an emphasis on "back," Skylar Diggins gives back, Team USA gymnasts (and their abs) rock Rio and more.