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2010 Winter Olympics: Meet Johnny Weir, figure skating
We can't predict if Johnny Weir will take home the gold, but he's bound to collect more fans after the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.The figure skater, who's been featured on the Sundance Channel's reality show "Be Good Johnny Weir," is known for his theatrical routines, but also his rather theatrical personality.
We don't want to diminish his accomplishments -- which include being a three-time U.S. National Champion, a 2008 World's bronze medalist and two-time Grand Prix Final medalist -- but it's his costuming, his off-the-cuff remarks and rivalry with Evan Lysacek that has us tuning in for more.
NBC's video library only yielded a snoozer interview, so we turned to the Sundance Channel for clips to illustrate just what we mean.
Check out a promo for "Be Good Johnny Weir."
Here's a clip from the show itself. The banter is just ridiculous.
To be fair, he is more than just silly one-liners and sequins, so here's a look at the hard work he's been doing.
And finally, a look at one of Johnny's routines. Love the face paint and song choice
He's rather good, no?
The 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver will hold its opening ceremony on Friday, Feb. 12.
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i love johnny weir, he is just so talented, i really hope he gates a medal
I'm rooting for Team Weir. Here's sending Johnny some peace, flow, energy, and zen. May a bright aura be with you.
I'll most definitely be rooting for Johnny Weir! A very talented athlete with a very engaging personality, I wish him all the best!!
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Johnny Weir,
You skated so wonderfully and with more grace and light than any of the other men--like Scott Hamilton, I think the judges underscored you--by a LOT! Thanks for the joy you bring to the ice, your gracefulness, and thanks for not being an arm-flailer like E.L. You deserved better marks. Never forget the standing O!
Johnny...i have been following your skating accomplishments for years and years...i love your personality..you are a goof..and a funny man....keep smiling..:)
Johnny, thank you for being such a strong, confident, and, yes, defiant role-model for LGBTQ youth everywhere. I don't know (or care) what your sexual orientation of gender identity are; it's none of our business. But your gender expression is graceful and alive and a gift to the young people out there whose freedom to just be gets squelched every day. So thank you.