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Quick facts for kids Johnny Weir
Weir at the 2010 GLAAD Media Awards
Born	John Garvin Weir (1984-07-02) July 2, 1984 (age 41) Coatesville, Pennsylvania
Occupation	Figure skater television commentator
Height	1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in)
Johnny Weir Personal information Country represented  United States Began skating 1996 Retired June 25, 2023

John Garvin Weir (born July 2, 1984), known as Johnny Weir, is an American television commentator and former figure skater. He competed in two Winter Olympics (2006 and 2010). He won a bronze medal at the 2008 World Figure Skating Championships. He also earned two bronze medals at the Grand Prix Final. In 2001, he became the World Junior Champion. Weir also won the U.S. National title three times in a row (2004–2006).

He was the youngest U.S. National champion since 1991. In 2006, he was the first skater to win U.S. Nationals three times in a row since Brian Boitano in the 1980s. He was also the first American to win the Cup of Russia in 2007.

Weir grew up in Quarryville, Pennsylvania. He won several horse riding competitions before he started figure skating at age 12. His first coach was Priscilla Hill. He competed in the Junior Grand Prix starting in 1999. He won the 2001 Junior World Championship. The next season, Weir competed as a senior for the first time. He placed sixth at the U.S. Nationals. The 2003–2004 season was a big turning point for Weir. He trained with Tatiana Tarasova and won his first national title at 19.

At the 2006 U.S. Nationals, Weir made history. He was the first male skater to win three U.S. titles in a row in almost 20 years. He finished third at the 2007 U.S. Nationals. After that, he changed coaches from Priscilla Hill to Galina Zmievskaya for the 2007–2008 season. At the 2008 U.S. Nationals, he tied for first place with Evan Lysacek. However, Lysacek was named champion because he won the free skate. Weir placed fifth at the 2009 U.S. Nationals. This was the first time since 2003 that he did not qualify for the World championships. He almost quit figure skating before the 2009–2010 season. But he qualified for the 2010 Winter Olympics by winning bronze at the 2010 U.S. Nationals. Weir stopped competitive figure skating in 2013. He joined NBC as a commentator for the Sochi Olympics in 2014. He worked with sports commentator Terry Gannon and fellow skater Tara Lipinski. In 2014, they became NBC's main figure skating analysts. They have commentated for skating in two Olympics.

Weir had a classical skating style. He was known for being a "very lyrical skater" and an "entertaining artist." He often designed his own costumes. He also worked closely with his designers. Later, he became known for his fashion choices as a broadcaster. His costume choices and honest opinions sometimes caused disagreements with U.S. Figure Skating. This is the main organization for the sport in the U.S.

Early Life and Start in Skating

Johnny Weir was born on July 2, 1984, in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. He is the oldest son of John and Patti Weir. He has a younger brother, Brian. Weir grew up in Quarryville, Pennsylvania, a rural town.

Weir's father competed in horse riding events. Johnny was also a skilled rider. By age nine, he had won several horse riding competitions. He even competed in the Devon Horse Show with his Shetland pony, Shadow. His family moved to New Britain, Connecticut, so he could train. He later said that horse riding helped him understand his body. This prepared him for figure skating.

Weir started skating when he was 12 years old. Soon after, his family moved to Newark, Delaware, in early 1996. This was so he could be close to his training rink and coach. Weir was a good student at Newark High School. He graduated in 2002. He also studied linguistics at the University of Delaware before leaving.

How Johnny Started Skating

In 1992, Weir and his family watched Kristi Yamaguchi win a gold medal. This was at the Albertville Winter Olympics. His parents bought him used figure skates. He taught himself to skate on a patch of ice near their home. When it was warmer, he practiced jumps on roller skates in his basement. In 1994, he was inspired by Oksana Baiul at the 1994 Winter Olympics. For Christmas, his parents bought him new skates. They also bought him group lessons at the University of Delaware. He had a natural talent for jumping.

By age 12, Weir was doing single Axels after a week of lessons. By age 13, he learned all single and double jumps. He also learned his first triple jump, the salchow. At 12, he began training with Priscilla Hill. She had coached many skaters. According to sports writer Barry Mittan, Weir started training later than most elite skaters. But this was not a problem for him. Weir decided to stop horse riding. He could not do both sports, and his family could not afford both. They moved to Delaware so Weir could train with Hill.

Weir competed in both singles and pair skating at first. Hill paired him with Jodi Rudden. This helped him focus on other parts of skating. These included spins, stroking, and artistry. Rudden and Weir won regional competitions. They qualified for the Junior Olympics in pairs. In his first year (1997), Weir also finished fourth in singles at the Junior Olympics. He won first place in his region.

During the 1997–1998 season, Weir won regional events as a novice. He placed third in the novice division at the U.S. National Championships. Weir moved up to the junior level in the 1998–1999 season. He competed in regional events. He placed fourth at the U.S. Nationals. Weir said he struggled with nerves during this time. This affected his performances.

Competitive Career Highlights

Early Senior Competitions (1999–2003)

Weir could compete in the Junior Grand Prix in the 1999–2000 season. He placed seventh and second in his two events. At the 2000 U.S. Nationals, he was the only junior to try a triple Axel. He fell but was still in first place after the short program. He fell again in his free skate and finished fifth. Evan Lysacek won, even though he was fifth after the short program.

Weir won the Junior Eastern Sectionals in 1999 and 2000. The next season (2000–2001), Weir competed as a senior. He placed sixth at the U.S. Nationals. He won the Eastern Sectionals as a senior. He was the third alternate for the 2000 Junior Grand Prix final. He won the gold medal at the World Junior Championships at age 16. He was the tenth American to win at Junior Worlds. Lysacek won the silver medal. This was the first time since 1987 that two American men placed first and second. Weir was first after the short program, despite falling on a triple flip. He received high artistic scores.

Weir was ranked 18th in the world in 2001. He placed seventh and fourth in his Grand Prix events in the 2001–2002 season. He also competed in the Goodwill Games. He placed fifth at the 2002 U.S. Nationals. He came in fourth place at the 2002 Four Continents Championships.

The 2002–2003 season was difficult for Weir. He skated in one international event, the Finlandia Trophy. He withdrew from the Cup of Russia. He also withdrew from the 2003 U.S. Championships. He was in second place after the short program. He fell and injured his back early in his free skate. He tried to continue but fell again and injured his knee. He had to withdraw.

Turning Point: 2003–2004 Season

The 2003–2004 season was a "turning point" for Weir. In summer 2003, he trained with Russian coach Tatiana Tarasova. This was for six weeks in Connecticut. Weir's friend, Sasha Cohen, helped him contact Tarasova. Working with Tarasova gave Weir confidence. He moved to a less crowded rink nearby.

His only Grand Prix event that season was the Finlandia Trophy. He skated a clean short program. He was first after the short program but finished second overall. He had to compete in the Eastern Sectionals again. He won first place and secured a spot at the U.S. Nationals.

Weir came to the 2004 U.S. Nationals ready to prove himself. He won first place, his first national title. He was the youngest male skater, at 19, to win since 1991. Weir's short program was clean and elegant. He was in first place after the short program. He also won the free skate. His program was elegant and had solid jumps. After his free skate, the audience gave him a standing ovation. His scores included a perfect 6.0 for presentation. This was the first perfect score for a man at U.S. Nationals since 2000. Weir said he was happy to show everyone what he was made of.

U.S. Figure Skating chose Weir for the World Championships. He finished fifth. He came back from seventh place after the short program. He completed eight "elegant triples" in his long program. His technical scores were good, and his presentation scores were high.

Weir competed in the 2004 Marshall's World Figure Skating Challenge. He came in third place. He toured with Champions on Ice in summer 2004. He toured with skaters like Cohen and Evgeni Plushenko.

Success and Challenges (2004–2005 Season)

Weir continued training with Hill and Tarasova for the 2004–2005 season. For the Grand Prix season, he was assigned the NHK Trophy in Japan and Trophee Bompard in Paris. He also competed in the Cup of Russia. He was ranked fifth-best skater in the world.

Weir won the NHK Trophy, his first Grand Prix title. He earned high scores, beating his competitor Timothy Goebel. Weir's trip to Japan was the first time he met Johnny's Angels. This was a group of fans who supported him. He also won Trophee Bompard. He skated elegantly in his free skate. He did not include any quadruple jumps. Instead, he focused on his artistry and spins. Weir later said his win in Paris showed his rise on the international stage.

Weir placed second after Plushenko at the Cup of Russia. This was their first competition under the new judging system. Weir completed a triple lutz-triple toe loop combination in his short program. He fell on his last jump. Weir opened his free skate with a triple Axel-triple toe loop combination. He included five other triples. He called his performance a "nightmare." With his two Grand Prix wins, Weir qualified for the Grand Prix final. But he had to withdraw because of a foot injury.

The 2005 U.S. Nationals was the last time the old 6.0 system was used. Weir had the challenge of defending his title. He controlled his nerves and won his second Nationals title in a row. He was the first to do so since Michael Weiss in 2000. He was the favorite going into the free skate. Weir earned a perfect 6.0 in his presentation scores. His program was full of creative spins and footwork. His free skate earned him five 6.0s in presentation. Goebel finished second, and Lysacek came in third. Weir, Goebel, and Lysacek were chosen for the 2005 Worlds Championships.

At Worlds, Weir still had foot pain. He considered not competing. But Tarasova motivated him. He received injections before his short program. Weir fell on his opening triple Axel. But he completed a triple Axel-triple toe loop combination and other jumps. He was placed third, but a scoring error put him in seventh. His "respectable free skate" moved him up to fourth place. He finished behind teammate Evan Lysacek.

Olympic Season and Beyond (2005–2006)

Weir continued training with Hill and Tarasova for the 2005–2006 season. He was ranked seventh in the world. He started the season with some disappointing results. Judges told him his short program was not difficult enough. He had to change it.

Weir's short program this season was based on "The Swan" by Camille Saint-Saëns. This music was usually for women skaters. Tarasova wanted Weir to use this music. Weir was unsure at first but agreed for the 2006 Olympic season. The New York Times wrote about his costume. It was black-and-white with sparkles. He wore one red glove, symbolizing a swan's beak. He called the glove "Camille." Weir knew this program would make an impact. He said it would "completely change the world's perception of me." His performance and swan costume were later made fun of in the 2007 movie Blades of Glory.

In October, Weir finished fourth at the 2005 Campbell's Classic. At Skate Canada, he was second after the short program. But he finished seventh after falling and spraining his ankle. He also competed at Cup of Russia in November. Weir won third place overall at Cup of Russia. In December, Weir won the Marshalls U.S. Figure Skating Challenge.

At the 2006 U.S. Nationals, Weir became the first male skater to win three U.S. titles in a row since Brian Boitano. He was in first place after the short program. He landed four triple jumps successfully. The audience gave him a standing ovation.

Weir's free skate had some mistakes. He finished third in the free skate. But his strong short program helped him win. He was chosen to represent the U.S. at the 2006 Winter Olympics. This was his first Olympics.

Weir changed his free skating program before the Olympics. He used music he had used the previous season. Weir's coach and mother said he was nervous about the Olympics. He was called "the breakthrough personality of the Games." Weir's father, John Weir, attended the competition. This was the first time since Weir was a novice. Weir wore "retro Soviet CCCP sweatshirts" instead of USA clothing. This made some U.S. supporters upset.

Weir was the only American male in medal contention after his short program in Turin. He skated well. He earned a personal-best score of 80.00 points. This was the second-best score behind Plushenko. Weir was ahead of the world champion, Stéphane Lambiel, and silver medalist, Jeffrey Buttle.

Weir arrived late for his free skate. He said he missed the bus and was not told of a schedule change. He skated poorly and dropped from second to fifth place. He replaced a planned quadruple jump with a double. He was shaky on his first triple Axel. He finished fifth overall.

At the World Championships, Weir did not do as well. He had back pain. He attempted a quadruple toe jump but fell. He finished seventh overall. Lambiel won gold, and teammate Lysacek won bronze. Weir toured with Champions on Ice that summer. He also appeared on My Life on the D-List. He taught Kathy Griffin how to skate.

Coaching Changes and Comebacks (2006–2008)

For the 2006–2007 season, Weir was the eighth-highest ranked skater. He started working with ice dancer Marina Anissina. She choreographed his programs. His short program costume was a black-and-white chess theme. His free skating program was about the life of Christ. Weir did not like his costume for this program. He started training late in August 2006. Illness also affected his training.

Weir helped the U.S. men's team win the Campbell's Skating Challenge. At Skate Canada, he won the bronze medal. He struggled with a spin in his short program. He successfully completed a triple Axel and other jumps. He earned 76.28 points. Weir needed a clean free skate to win gold, but he placed fourth. He put a hand down on his opening triple Axel. He finished with 198.70 points overall.

Weir was second after the short program at Cup of Russia. He did not try a quadruple jump. He finished fifth in the free skate. He came in second place overall. Weir competed at the Grand Prix Final. But he had to withdraw due to a hip injury from a fall. Weir said his Grand Prix season was "disastrous." He was not skating well going into the 2007 U.S. Nationals.

Weir hoped to win his fourth U.S. championship in a row. His rival Lysacek was seeking his first Nationals title. Weir felt that the press and U.S. Figure Skating were supporting Lysacek more.

In the short program, both Weir and Lysacek skated clean. Weir had better footwork, and Lysacek had better jumps. Weir began his short program with a successful triple Axel. Lysacek had a small lead over Weir.

Weir was not able to defend his title. He finished third overall. Lysacek won first place, and Ryan Bradley came in second. In the free skate, Weir skated after Lysacek. Weir's triple Axel was successful. But he two-footed his quadruple toe loop. He also fell on a triple loop. He admitted that the pressure bothered him. He said it was hard skating after Lysacek. U.S. Figure Skating chose all three medalists for the World and Four Continents Championships. Weir chose not to compete at Four Continents.

At Worlds, Weir finished eighth. This was his worst finish in four years. He was fourth after the short program. He said he was nervous and had trouble adjusting to Tokyo. He earned 74.26 points. He finished 10th in the free skate.

In summer 2007, Weir toured with Stars on Ice. He performed a routine called "Fallen Angels." He designed the costumes for his partners. They received a lot of support for this routine.

New Coach, New Success (2007–2008)

Weir started the 2007–2008 season with a fresh start. He left his coach Priscilla Hill. He hired Galina Zmievskaya. She had coached Olympic champions. Weir hired Zmievskaya because he needed a more disciplined approach. He also changed his choreographer and training routine. He moved out of his family home to train with Zmievskaya. He said the move taught him discipline.

He worked on including a quadruple toe loop in his programs. He also worked on making his triple Lutz and triple flip bigger. He designed his own costumes. He worked with choreographers Faye Kitariev and Viktor Petukhov. He worked with Yoav Goren for his free skating program. Weir called his free skating costume "a sparkly onesie." He was ranked seventh-best skater in the world.

At Cup of China, Weir finished second after Lysacek in the short program. He did not include a quadruple jump. He won first place in the free skate with a "nearly perfect" performance. He earned 231.78 points overall. Lysacek came in second, and Stéphane Lambiel came in third. Weir also won the gold medal at Cup of Russia. He beat Lambiel by over 11 points. His two Grand Prix wins qualified him for the Grand Prix Final. He finished fourth there.

Weir felt well-trained for the U.S. Nationals. He had back pain but felt ready. Weir won the short program. He was one of the few skaters to complete a triple Axel. His footwork was "light and a perfect match for the music." In the free skate, Weir and Lysacek were evenly matched. Both tried a quadruple jump. Weir followed his quadruple toe with other triple jumps.

Lysacek won his second gold at Nationals. He and Weir tied for first place with 244.77 points. But Lysacek was named champion because he won the free skate. This was the first tie at U.S. Nationals under the new scoring system. The results stood despite protests. Stephen Carriere came in third place. U.S. Figure Skating chose Lysacek, Weir, and Carriere for the Worlds Championships.

Weir chose not to compete at the Four Continents Championships due to tiredness. Jeremy Abbott replaced him. Lysacek withdrew from Worlds due to injury. Abbott also replaced him. At Worlds, Weir was second after the short program. His triple Lutz-triple toe combination was "sky high." He performed high-quality footwork and spins. He won his first Worlds medal, a bronze. This secured three spots for American men at the 2009 Worlds.

Challenges and Olympic Return (2008–2010)

Weir started the 2008–2009 season with skate boot problems. His blades were not aligned properly. For the first time, Weir competed at Skate America. He finished second in the short program and second overall. Japanese skater Takahiko Kozuka won gold. Weir made minor errors but did well early in the season.

Despite a cold, Weir finished second at the NHK Trophy. He earned 236.18 points. He placed second in the short program despite a fall. He said his performance was a "big improvement." He qualified for the Grand Prix final. He won the bronze medal there. Four days later, he performed in a charity show in Seoul. He was hospitalized with the flu and lost weight.

Weir and Lysacek had dominated U.S. Nationals for five years. But in 2009, Jeremy Abbott won the gold medal. Weir was not ready for Nationals because of his illness. In the short program, Abbott was first, Lysacek second, and Weir seventh. This was Weir's lowest result at Nationals as a senior.

After the free skate, Weir finished fifth. He made several mistakes, including falling on a triple flip. This was the first time since 2003 that Weir did not qualify for the Worlds championship. Despite this, readers of Skating Magazine chose him as their favorite skater of the year.

In June 2009, Weir's documentary Pop Star on Ice premiered. In January 2010, it aired on the Sundance Channel. Sundance also aired an eight-episode series, Be Good Johnny Weir. It showed his recent career ups and downs. Weir felt that his popularity from the documentary helped him get to the Olympics. Variety called Pop Star on Ice a "fascinating portrait" of Weir. Be Good Johnny Weir followed him as he tried to make the 2010 U.S. Olympic team.

After the previous season, Weir felt sad and almost quit skating. But his mother convinced him to continue. He wanted to try for the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver. He started the season with "something to prove." He was ranked eighth in the world. At the Rostelecom Cup, he finished fourth overall. He said his Russian fans encouraged him.

Despite a cold, Weir finished second in Japan at the NHK Trophy. He skated a clean short program. He successfully did all his triple Axels. In his free skate, he started strong. But he lost energy. He earned 217.70 points overall.

At the Grand Prix final, Weir finished third. He was fourth in both his short program and free skate. In his free skate, he earned a new personal best score.

Weir placed third overall at the 2010 U.S. Nationals. Sports reporter Jeré Longman said Weir's costume was very noticeable. Weir completed three clean triple jumps. He came in fifth place in the free skate. But his short program kept him in medal position. Weir, along with Jeremy Abbott and Lysacek, were sent to the 2010 Winter Olympics. They were considered a strong U.S. Olympic men's team.

Weir went into the Olympics as a "medal threat." He stayed at the Olympic Village for safety. He had received threats from anti-fur activists. He wore faux fur on his costume at the Olympics. His roommate was his friend, Tanith Belbin. He also held a press conference to respond to comments made by Canadian commentators.

Weir was in sixth place after the short program. Sportswriter Nicholas Benton called it a "flawless program." He came in sixth place in the free skate. His technical score was higher than the bronze medalist, Daisuke Takahashi. But his program component score was lower. Golden Skate called Weir's free skate a "hauntingly beautiful routine." The program included seven solid triple jumps. Weir earned a personal best score of 156.77 points. He finished sixth overall.

Weir could have competed at the 2010 Worlds Championships. But he withdrew due to lack of training. In March 2010, CNN reported that Stars on Ice denied not hiring Weir.

Break from Competition and Retirement (2010–2013)

Weir took two seasons off from competitive skating. He focused on skating shows and other events. He announced his break from the 2010–2011 season in July 2010. He wanted to "explore and reinvent myself." He left open the chance to return for the 2014 Sochi Olympics. Weir was a judge on Skating with the Stars in 2010.

In June 2011, he participated in the Los Angeles Pride Parade. He was also its grand marshal. Weir announced his break from the 2011–2012 season in June 2011. He said he could not train enough due to his many commitments. But he still wanted to compete in Sochi. In 2013, Weir started writing a weekly column in the Falls-Church News Press.

In fall 2011, Weir quietly started training to return to skating. In January 2012, he announced his return. He hoped to compete at the Sochi Olympics. He said it was not a publicity stunt. He planned to retire after the Olympics. Part of his reason for returning was his popularity in Russia. He went back to working with his coach, Galina Zmievskaya. He used music from "Poker Face" by Lady Gaga for his short program. Lady Gaga provided him with versions of the song without words.

Weir competed in smaller events to qualify for the 2013 U.S. Nationals. He competed at the 2012 Finlandia Trophy. He tried a quadruple jump in both programs for the first time. He finished fourth overall. In his short program, he stumbled on his opening quadruple toe jump. But he completed his triple Axel. He was fourth after the short program. He said he was nervous and his legs felt stiff. He also had boot problems. He finished sixth in the free skate.

Weir's two Grand Prix events were the Rostelecom Cup and Trophée Bompard. At Rostelecom, he withdrew after the short program. He had re-injured his ACL a month earlier. He made mistakes and finished 10th. He decided he was not in good enough shape for the free skate. A few days later, he withdrew from Trophée Bompard due to a hip injury. This put his comeback on hold. He also did not compete at the 2013 U.S. Nationals. But he still hoped to make the 2014 U.S. Olympic team.

Weir did not sign up for a qualifying event for the 2014 U.S. Nationals. This ended his chance to compete in Sochi. He was not eligible for a bye into Nationals. The Associated Press suggested this was likely the end of his amateur skating career. In October 2013, he retired from competition. He joined NBC as a figure skating analyst for the Sochi Olympics.

Skating Style and Impact

Weir had two main coaches in his career. Priscilla Hill was supportive and gentle. Russian Galina Zmievskaya had a different, more strict approach. Hill trained Weir in pair skating to improve his overall skating. Zmievskaya focused on discipline.

Weir saw his figure skating style as artistic and classical. He was known for his graceful movements. He believed his style was a mix of Russian and American skating. This sometimes caused disagreements with U.S. Figure Skating. He learned Russian and spoke it with Zmievskaya. In 2014, Weir designed Olympic gold medalist Yuzuru Hanyu's costume for his free skating program.

Weir was known for speaking his mind. This sometimes caused conflicts with skating officials. The media often highlighted the friendly rivalry between Weir and Evan Lysacek.

Broadcasting Career

In October 2013, Weir retired from competing. He joined NBC as a figure skating analyst for the Sochi Olympics. He was paired with sports commentator Terry Gannon and his friend, Olympic gold medalist Tara Lipinski. Their fun and friendly teamwork was a big hit. They have worked together ever since. They have hosted the closing ceremonies for several Olympic Games. They also commentated for the 2018 and 2022 Winter Olympics. Weir's commentating style received different reactions from fans and skaters. Weir said fellow skater and commentator Dick Button influenced his style.

Weir and Lipinski have also been fashion analysts for events like the Oscars. They have covered dog shows, the Kentucky Derby, and the Super Bowl. They also worked at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Weir and Lipinski have appeared on reality shows together and separately. He also competed on Dancing with the Stars in 2020.

Personal Life

As of 2021, Weir lives in Greenville, Delaware. His home was shown on MTV Cribs. He chose a rural area for privacy and rest from his busy life.

In May 2023, Weir announced he would retire from performance skating. He had postponed this due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He skated his final performances in May and June. He also announced that in September 2023, he would open a skating academy in Wilmington, Delaware. This academy will train skaters for national and world competitions.

Records and Achievements

• Youngest U.S. National Champion since 1991 (2004).
• First skater to win U.S. Nationals three times in a row since Brian Boitano in the late 1980s (2006).

Selected Awards

• Reader's Choice Award (Michelle Kwan Trophy), 2008, 2010
• Philadelphia QFest Viewer's Choice Award, 2009
• Human Rights Campaign "Visibility Award", 2010
• Main-belt asteroid, discovered in 1995, named after Weir in 2010. This was suggested by his Russian fans.
• Grand Marshal Los Angeles Pride Parade, 2011
• Delaware Valley Legacy Fund National Hero Award, 2013
• National Gay & Lesbian Sports Hall Of Fame Inductee, 2013
• U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame, 2021

Programs

Johnny Weir's programs

Season	Short program	Free skating	Exhibition
2012–2013	Poker Face by Lady Gaga	Phoenix by Escala and Edvin Marton	Schindler's List by John Williams choreo. by Johnny Weir
2010–2012	Did not compete
2009–2010	I Love You, I Hate You by Raúl di Blasio choreo. by David Wilson	"Fallen Angel": City of Angels by Gabriel Yared The Lady Caliph by Ennio Morricone choreo. by David Wilson	Poker Face by Lady Gaga music mixed by DJ Mark Cotter choreo. by Johnny Weir, Nina Petrenko You Made Me Impressed by Sung Si Kyung choreo. by Johnny Weir
2008–2009	Sur Les Ailes du Temps by Saint-Preux choreo. by Nina Petrenko	Notre Dame de Paris by Richard Cocciante, I Fiamminghi choreo. by Nina Petrenko	Ave Maria by Josh Groban choreo. by Nina Petrenko Danse Mon Esmeralda by Garou choreo. by Nina Petrenko, Galina Zmievskaya Hymne a L'Amour by Édith Piaf performed by Maxime Rodriguez choreo. by Nina Petrenko, Galina Zmievskaya
2007–2008	Yunona I Avos by Svetlana Pikous choreo. by Faye Kitarieva	Love is War by Globus choreo. by Denis Petukhov	Ave Maria by Josh Groban choreo. by Nina Petrenko All in Love Is Fair Painful Longing by Stevie Wonder choreo. by Johnny Weir Feeling Good by Nina Simone choreo. by Nina Petrenko
2006–2007	King of Chess by Silent Nick Palladio by Karl Jenkins choreo. by Marina Anissina	Child of Nazareth by Maxime Rodriguez choreo. by Marina Anissina	My Way by Frank Sinatra choreo. by Carolanne Leone, Johnny Weir Yunona and Avos by Alexei Rybnikov choreo. by Johnny Weir The Swan by Camille Saint-Saëns choreo. by Johnny Weir Imagine by John Lennon choreo. by Priscilla Hill, Johnny Weir All in Love Is Fair Painful Longing by Stevie Wonder choreo. by Johnny Weir Sarabande Suite Fallen Angels by Globus choreo. by Denis Petukhov, Natalia Linichuk, and Tatiana Tarasova Passacaglia Nature Boy Enchanted by Secret Garden, David Bowie choreo. by Johnny Weir
2005–2006	The Swan by Camille Saint-Saëns choreo. by Tatiana Tarasova, Shanetta Folle, and Evgeni Platov	Otoñal by Raúl Di Blasio choreo. by Tatiana Tarasova, Shanette Folle Amazonic Hana's Eyes Wonderland by Maksim Mrvica choreo. by Tatiana Tarasova, Shanette Folle	My Way by Frank Sinatra choreo. by Carolanne Leone, Johnny Weir
2004–2005	Rondo Capriccioso by Camille Saint-Saëns choreo. by Tatiana Tarasova, Evgeni Platov	Otoñal by Raúl Di Blasio choreo. by Tatiana Tarasova, Evgeni Platov	Unchained Melody by The Righteous Brothers choreo. by Carolanne Leone What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong choreo. by Priscilla Hill, Johnny Weir Yunona and Avos by Alexei Rybnikov choreo. by Priscilla Hill, Johnny Weir
2003–2004	Valse Triste by Jean Sibelius choreo. by Tatiana Tarasova, Maya Usova, and Evgeni Platov	Doctor Zhivago by Maurice Jarre choreo. by Giuseppe Arena, Anjelika Krylova	Imagine by John Lennon choreo. by Johnny Weir
2002–2003	Innocence Zydeko from Cirque du Soleil by Benoit Jutras choreo. by Michelle Poley
2001–2002	Les Parapluies de Cherbourg by Michel Legrand performed by Itzhak Perlman choreo. by Yuri Sergeyev	Themes from: The Puppet Master Spirit of the Peacock A City of Sadness by Zhao Jiping, Nic Raine performed by the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra and National Chinese Orchestra choreo. by Yuri Sergeyev	Cinema Paradiso by Josh Groban choreo. by Yuri Sergeyev
2000–2001		The Heart of Budapest by Mantovani choreo. by Yuri Sergeyev	What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong choreo. by Priscilla Hill, Johnny Weir This I Promise You by NSync choreo. by Priscilla Hill, Johnny Weir
1999–2000	Espana Cani by Pascual Marquina Narro performed by Erich Kunzel choreo. by Yuri Sergeyev	An American Tail by James Horner choreo. by Yuri Sergeyev	What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong choreo. by Priscilla Hill, Johnny Weir She's All I Ever Had by Ricky Martin choreo. by Priscilla Hill, Johnny Weir
1998–1999	Sabre Dance performed by Vanessa-Mae choreo. by Yuri Sergeyev	Malagueña by Ernesto Lecuona choreo. by Yuri Sergeyev
1997–1998	Russian folk music by Svetit Mesiatz choreo. by Yuri Sergeyev
1996–1997		Rudy choreo. by Yuri Sergeyev

Competitive Highlights

Competition placements at senior level 

Season	2001–02	2002–03	2003–04	2004–05	2005–06	2006–07	2007–08	2008–09	2009–10	2012–13
Winter Olympics					5th				6th
World Championships			5th	4th	7th	8th	3rd
Four Continents Championships	4th
Grand Prix Final				WD		WD	4th	3rd	3rd
U.S. Championships	5th	WD	1st	1st	1st	3rd	2nd	5th	3rd
GP Cup of China							1st
GP Cup of Russia		WD		2nd	3rd	2nd	1st		4th	WD
GP NHK Trophy				1st				2nd	2nd
GP Skate America								2nd
GP Skate Canada	7th				7th	3rd
GP Trophée Eric Bompard	4th			1st						WD
Finlandia Trophy			2nd							4th
Goodwill Games	10th

Competition placements at junior level 

Season	1998–99	1999–2000	2000–01
World Junior Championships			1st
U.S. Championships	4th	5th
JGP China			2nd
JGP Czech Republic		7th
JGP France			6th
JGP Norway		2nd
JGP Slovakia	1st
Gardena Spring Trophy	6th

Detailed Results

ISU personal best scores in the +3/-3 GOE system 

Segment	Type	Score	Event
Total	TSS	238.87	2010 Winter Olympics
Short program	TSS	84.60	2009–10 Grand Prix Final
	TES	45.60	2009–10 Grand Prix Final
	PCS	39.20	2010 Winter Olympics
Free skating	TSS	156.77	2010 Winter Olympics
	TES	79.67	2010 Winter Olympics
	PCS	79.20	2004 Cup of Russia

Senior Level in +3/-3 GOE System

Results in the 2004–05 season 

Date	Event	SP		FS		Total		Details
		P	Score	P	Score	P	Score
Nov 4–7, 2004	2004 NHK Trophy	1	74.05	1	146.20	1	220.25	Details
Nov 18–21, 2004	2004 Trophée Éric Bompard	1	75.90	2	132.20	1	208.10	Details
Nov 25–28, 2004	2004 Cup of Russia	2	71.25	2	136.74	2	207.99	Details
Jan 9–16, 2005	2005 U.S. Championships	2	–	1	–	1	–	Details
Mar 14–20, 2005	2005 World Championships	9 (4)	70.50 (32.20)	6	133.36	4	236.06	Details

Results in the 2005–06 season 

Date	Event	SP		FS		Total		Details
		P	Score	P	Score	P	Score
Oct 27–30, 2005	2005 Skate Canada International	8	70.25	2	107.34	7	177.59	Details
Nov 24–27, 2005	2005 Cup of Russia	3	75.15	4	131.64	3	206.79	Details
Jan 7–15, 2006	2006 U.S. Championships	1	83.28	3	142.06	1	225.34	Details
Feb 11–24, 2006	2006 Winter Olympics	2	80.00	6	136.63	5	216.63	Details
Mar 19–26, 2006	2006 World Championships	5 (4)	73.53 (33.38)	8	128.66	5	235.57	Details

Results in the 2006–07 season 

Date	Event	SP		FS		Total		Details
		P	Score	P	Score	P	Score
Nov 2–5, 2006	2006 Skate Canada International	2	76.28	4	122.42	3	198.70	Details
Nov 23–26, 2006	2006 Cup of Russia	2	75.10	5	121.18	2	196.28	Details
Jan 21–28, 2007	2007 U.S. Championships	2	78.14	4	135.06	3	213.20	Details
Mar 20–25, 2007	2007 World Championships	4	74.26	10	132.71	8	206.97	Details

Results in the 2007–08 season 

Date	Event	SP		FS		Total		Details
		P	Score	P	Score	P	Score
Nov 7–1, 2007	2007 Cup of China	2	79.80	1	151.98	1	231.78	Details
Nov 22–25, 2007	2007 Cup of Russia	2	80.15	1	149.81	1	229.96	Details
Dec 13–16, 2007	2007–08 Grand Prix Final	4	74.80	4	141.36	4	216.16	Details
Jan 20–27, 2008	2008 U.S. Championships	1	83.40	2	161.37	2	244.77	Details
Mar 16–23, 2008	2008 World Championships	2	80.79	5	141.05	3	221.84	Details

Results in the 2008–09 season 

Date	Event	SP		FS		Total		Details
		P	Score	P	Score	P	Score
Oct 23–26, 2008	2008 Skate America	2	80.55	2	144.65	2	225.20	Details
Nov 27–30, 2008	2008 NHK Trophy	2	78.15	2	146.27	2	224.42	Details
Dec 10–14, 2008	2008–09 Grand Prix Final	4	72.50	4	141.36	3	215.50	Details
Jan 18–25, 2009	2009 U.S. Championships	7	70.76	5	133.23	5	203.99	Details

Results in the 2009–10 season 

Date	Event	SP		FS		Total		Details
		P	Score	P	Score	P	Score
Oct 22–25, 2009	2009 Rostelecom Cup	3	72.57	6	125.98	4	198.55	Details
Nov 5–8, 2009	2009 NHK Trophy	2	78.35	3	139.35	2	217.70	Details
Dec 2–6, 2009	2009–10 Grand Prix Final	4	84.60	4	228.80	3	237.35	Details
Jan 14–24, 2010	2010 U.S. Championships	3	83.51	5	148.58	3	232.09	Details
Feb 14–27, 2010	2010 Winter Olympics	6	82.10	6	156.77	6	238.87	Details

Results in the 2012–13 season 

Date	Event	SP		FS		Total		Details
		P	Score	P	Score	P	Score
Oct 5–7, 2012	2012 Finlandia Trophy	4	69.03	5	132.39	4	201.42	Details
Nov 9–11, 2012	2012 Rostelecom Cup	10	57.47	–	–	–	–	Details

Senior Level in 6.0 System

Results in the 2001–02 season 

Date	Event	SP		FS		Total		Details
		P	Score	P	Score	P	Score
Sep 4–9, 2001	2001 Goodwill Games	9	–	10	–	10	–	Details
Nov 1–4, 2001	2001 Skate Canada International	8	–	7	–	7	–	Details
Nov 15–18, 2001	2001 Trophée Lalique	5	–	4	–	4	–	Details
Jan 6–13, 2002	2002 U.S. Championships	4	–	5	–	5	–	Details
Jan 21–27, 2002	2002 Four Continents Championships	3	–	4	–	4	–	Details

Results in the 2002–03 season 

Date	Event	SP		FS		Total		Details
		P	Score	P	Score	P	Score
Jan 12–19, 2003	2003 U.S. Championships	2	–	–	–	–	–	Details

Results in the 2003–04 season 

Date	Event	SP		FS		Total		Details
		P	Score	P	Score	P	Score
Oct 10–12, 2003	2003 Finlandia Trophy	1	–	2	–	2	–	Details
Jan 3–11, 2004	2004 U.S. Championships	1	–	1	–	1	–	Details
Mar 22–28, 2004	2004 World Championships	4	–	5	–	5	–	Details

Images for kids

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  Weir at the 2010 GLAAD Media Awards

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  Tatiana Tarasova, who coached Weir, and his friend, fellow figure skater Sasha Cohen

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  Weir competing at the 2004 NHK Trophy

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  Weir's swan costume, worn for his short program during the 2005–2006 season

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  The men's podium at the 2006 Skate Canada. From left: Daisuke Takahashi (2nd), Stéphane Lambiel (1st), Johnny Weir (3rd).

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  Weir at the 2008 World Figure Skating Championships

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  Weir performing his short program at the 2008 NHK Trophy.

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  Weir's press conference during the Vancouver Olympics.

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  Weir performing his free skate at the 2009 Grand Prix final

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  Weir performing during the 2012 Rostelecom Cup

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  Weir performing his exhibition program "Poker Face" at the 2009 Festa On Ice

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  Weir performing during the 2008 Skate America Gala

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  The men's podium at the 2004 NHK Trophy. From left: Timothy Goebel (2nd), Johnny Weir (1st), Frederic Dambier (3rd)

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  The men's podium at the 2008 Grand Prix final. From left: Takahiko Kozuka (2nd), Jeremy Abbott (1st), Johnny Weir (3rd)

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  The men's podium at the 2009 NHK Trophy. From left: Johnny Weir (2nd), Brian Joubert (1st), Michal Březina (3rd)

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  The men's podium at the 2009 Grand Prix final. From left: Nobunari Oda (2nd), Evan Lysacek (1st), Johnny Weir (3rd)

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  The men's podium at 2008 Skate America. From left: Johnny Weir (2nd), Takahiko Kozuka (1st), Evan Lysacek (3rd)

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  The men's podium at 2008 NHK Trophy. From left: Johnny Weir (2nd), Nobunari Oda (1st), Yannick Ponsero (3rd)

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  The men's podium at the 2008 World Championships. From left: Johnny Weir (3rd), Jeffrey Buttle (1st), Brian Joubert (2nd).

See also

In Spanish: Johnny Weir para niños