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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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.
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Red, White & Trending: Aug. 21-27
Jamie MacDonald Aug. 28, 2015
Rival and friend envisions a bright future for Lindsey Vonn, Allyson Felix's game face from Beijing, Amy Purdy is still dancing, #NationalDogDay, stunning winter scenery, Pete and Andre are together again, and more.
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On The Lighter Side: April 27-May 3
Jamie MacDonald May 04, 2015
Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir corner the market on Derby fashion, but they're not alone.
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Top 14 Of 2014: Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games
Paul D. Bowker Dec. 29, 2014
Amazing performances, charismatic athletes and social media made the 2014 Winter Games an event to remember.
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Tara Lipinski, Johnny Weir Keep Things Real At NBC
Amy Rosewater Oct. 22, 2014
Broadcast stars of Sochi will be lead figure skating team through 2018 Winter Games
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Tara and Johnny Share The Rejected Awards Show Categories
April 07, 2014
See which award categories were rejected from Best of U.S.
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Sochi’s Stars Take On Washington For Best Of U.S. Awards Show
Amy Rosewater April 03, 2014
Team USA athletes begin reunion in nation's capital
