What did Johnny Weir place in the 2010 Olympics?
He was in fourth place in both his short program and free skate. In his free skate, he earned 152.75 points, a new personal best score. Weir placed third overall at the 2010 U.S. Nationals, with 232.09 points.
Did Johnny Weir win an Olympic medal?
One of the superstars of figure skating, Johnny Weir is a three-time U.S. champion, a two-time Olympian and a World Championships medalist.
What place did Johnny Weir come in in the Olympics?
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| Results | Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver 2010 | #6 Singles | Figure Skating |
How many Olympic gold medals did Johnny Weir win?
Johnny Weir, US Figure Skating National Championships, 2006, 3X gold medalist. Johnny was the first skater to win the men’s title three times in a row since Brian Boitano in the late 1980s. Johnny Weir, 2006 Winter Olympic Games, Torino.
When did Johnny Weir fall at the Olympics?
2006
The 2005–2006 Olympic season proved difficult for Johnny; he came in seventh at Skate Canada after spraining his ankle on a jump landing at the start of the free skate and struggling through the rest of the program and third at Cup of Russia.
When did Johnny Weir retire?
2013
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Did they actually skate in Blades of Glory?
Real-life skaters who made cameos in this movie include: Sasha Cohen, Scott Hamilton, Peggy Fleming, Brian Boitano, Dorothy Hamill, Nancy Kerrigan, Kyoko Ina, Yuka Sato, Jamie Salé, and David Pelletier.
Why did Johnny Weir’s career end in 2012?
Due to an injury to his right hip, Johnny withdrew from the 2012 Rostelecom Cup after the short program and the 2012 Trophee Eric Bompard before the start of the event. He decided not to compete at the 2013 U.S. Championships.
Was Will Ferrell’s hair real in Blades of Glory?
The 43-year-old comic actor is known for his roles in hit films including Stranger than Fiction, Blades of Glory, and The Other Guys. It was actually Will who came up with the idea to dye his hair for the part of Mugatu, with the movie’s star and director Ben Stiller agreeing it was a good plan.
Did Will Ferrell learn ice skating for Blades of Glory?
Actors Jon Heder and Will Ferrell both learned how to ice skate for this movie. They trained extensively with Michelle Kwan’s coach, Sarah Kawahara.
Can Jon Heder really ice skate?
Trivia (30) The writers claimed that “88.773 percent of Will Ferrell’s dialogue is improvised or changed in some way to suit his persona.” Actors Jon Heder and Will Ferrell both learned how to ice skate for this movie. They trained extensively with Michelle Kwan’s coach, Sarah Kawahara.