July 8, 2010
Johnny has withdrawn from the 2010-11 season, issuing this letter to fans:
My dearest fans,
I would like to officially announce that I am withdrawing my name from the 2010-2011 competitive season. My decision comes after months of weighing the pros and cons of competing this season, and I have decided that I need a year to explore and reinvent myself as an athlete and artist. There are many projects that I’m currently working on and that I want to devote my time to, including my single, “Dirty Love,” my fashion line, “Be Unique,” and my quarter-century memoirs to be published with Gallery Books. I’m also working on television projects, and of course skating in shows around the world and producing my own skating spectacular.
I want to thank so many people: My mom, Patti; my coaches, Galina Yakovlevna Zmievskaya, Viktor Vassilievich Petrenko, and Nina Leonidovna Petrenko; my choreographer, David Wilson; my agent, Tara Modlin, and Fireworks Sports Marketing; and my friends, family, and most of all my fans. I skated for my fans this season, and I was able to skate because of them. They gave me inspiration every day in practice and helped in so many ways to get me back to the Olympics for the second time. I am forever in your debt.
The main reason for my decision is to have more time to reinvent my skating. I want to create a new skating image for myself so that when I return to competitive skating, I can perform in a way that is both unique and inspiring. I say all of this in hopes that I will return as a competitor for the 2011-2012 season.
At twenty-six years old, I have been competing at the highest level of the sport since 2000. Training and competing have been my only way of life for the past thirteen years. While it has been a magical journey, I feel that a brief hiatus will be truly beneficial to my skating and my future.
Although I’m taking a break from competitive skating, I still hope to be on the ice as often as possible, training and performing for my many fans around the world. I have even selected music for my next competitive programs and am already dreaming up costumes.
While my eyes are currently focused on many different projects, my brain will never forget about the Sochi Olympics in 2014. It would be a dream for me to compete in an Olympic Games in Russia, and I think one thing my fans know about me is that I don’t give up on a dream easily.
Thank you to everyone who has supported me. I hope to be performing for you very soon. I believe this is the right step for me to make in my career at this time, and I am very proud of everything I have accomplished so far in my life as a figure skater. Thank you.
- Johnny Weir
June 22, 2010
The Crème de la Crème event has been postponed from June 27-28 to a date that is to be announced. Please stay tuned for more information.
Olympic figure skater and fashion-ICE-ta Johnny Weir will join Detroit’s Alissa Czisny at the Second Annual “Crème de la Crème”. Held at Macomb’s Suburban Ice Arena on, the event is the first “runway show on ice”. Presented by Royal Oak’s “Le Salon Couture” the show will feature exclusive designer bridal fashions newly arrived from New York and Barcelona.
Johnny Weir is a skating and media star. He is a three-time U.S. champion and two-time Olympian. His reality show, “Be Good Johnny Weir” is a ratings hit on Sundance Channel. Johnny’s intelligence and quick wit have made him a popular guest with the national media; a sampling of his post Olympic visits include “The Tonight Show” “George Lopez” “Bonnie Hunt” “Regis & Kelly” and “Chelsea Lately”. He was recently a judge of the Miss USA pageant and is becoming a fixture on the hottest red carpet.
Johnny on fashion:
Fashion has always been one of my biggest inspirations. Through fashion you can interpret so many sides of your personality and show the world your unique style. Fashion inspires me every day, and of course it inspires my skating and performances.
“Where does Johnny skate next?” is a common question among his many passionate fans. Weir’s fans travel from afar for a chance to see their idol perform. Johnny’s Facebook page has nearly forty thousand extremely active members. A recent post by his agent announced an upcoming skating appearance but did not disclose the location. Fans jumped on the news and attempted to discern the location.
“Crème de la Crème with Johnny and Alissa will be a spectacular evening” said event MC Jon Jordon, WDIV-TV 4’s fashion editor. “Fashion from le Salon Couture is always stunning. To highlight their exclusive selections with these amazing performers will add a new dimension and ambiance to the show.”
VIP ticket holders for the Sunday evening show will enjoy a black-tie screening of the newest installment of Mr. Weir’s television series “Be Good Johnny Weir” which debuts Sunday 6/27 at 6PM EST, on The Sundance Channel.
SPECIFICS:
Dates: Sunday June 27th 7PM;
Monday June 28 2PM
Venue: Suburban Ice Arena,
54755 Broughton Rd. Macomb, MI.
(586)-992-8600
Ticket Price: General admission tickets are $75.
VIP seating options: From $900 - $5,000; see website for details
Purchase tickets: Online at www.cremedelacreme2010.com
May 7, 2010
Three-time U.S. Champion Johnny Weir announced today that he has joined the cast for the Skate for Hope, a charity fundraiser, June 19 at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. It is a rare U.S. appearance for the two-time Olympian, who has participated in only a few shows since placing sixth at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, Canada.
Also headlining the seventh annual breast cancer benefit show are 2007 U.S. Championship silver medalist Ryan Bradley, 2010 U.S. Champion Rachael Flatt, 2006 Olympian Emily Hughes, two-time U.S. Champions Keauna McLaughlin and Rockne Brubaker, 2010 Olympians Emily Samuelson and Evan Bates and 2009 Ice Challenge Champions Caitlin Yankowskas and John Coughlin. Local skaters will also perform in Skate for Hope.
Tickets for the event are on sale now through Ticketmaster with the proceeds going to Stefanie Spielman Fund at the Ohio State University James Cancer Center and the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer. On Friday at 10 a.m. Eastern, 20 VIP front row seats that include a backstage meet and greet opportunity go on sale for $250. Front row tickets without backstage passes are $45, rows 2-3 are $25 and all other rows are $15.
Skate for Hope has also partnered with Figure Skaters Online to give away six tickets in a special loge box on the club level of the arena as well as autographed memorabilia from Flatt, McLaughlin and Brubaker, Weir and Yankowskas and Coughlin. To enter, click here.
“Every chair in the Nationwide Arena is more funding for breast cancer research so as a survivor, I am truly grateful to everyone who comes out to Skate for Hope,” said Carolyn Bongirno, the show creator and director. The show has raised $233,000 since its inception in 2004.
In her early 30s, Bongirno battled and overcame a stage three breast cancer diagnosis. She credits figure skating and her skating friends in helping her stay positive throughout her treatment process. In turn, Bongirno to help empower young girls and women to better cope with a friend or family member cancer diagnosis.
Previous participants in the star studded show include 2007 U.S. Champions Brooke Castile and Ben Okolski, 2009 U.S. Champion Alissa Czisny, 2006 Olympians Marcy Hinzmann and Aaron Parchem and 2006 Olympic Champions Tatiana Totmianina and Max Marinin. Kiri Baga, Jennifer Kirk, Parker Pennington and Katy Taylor have also participated in the show.
For more information, visit www.skateforhope.org.
April 14, 2010
While his contemporaries may be dancing with stars, doing “family” ice shows or just trying to catch their breath after the Vancouver Winter Olympics, Johnny Weir is using his heightened celebrity status to get behind a diversified list of charities and causes. “It’s just what I was taught by my parents,” Weir says. “When you’re in a position to help people, you should do it,” he added.
It was announced today that Weir would host 88 for AIDS, a May 6th fundraiser to support AidsWalk New York and Team 119, the mental health clinic at GMHC. The classical piano concert and cocktail reception will be held in a spectacular Tribeca penthouse loft and will feature buff bartenders from modelbartenders.com pouring Ultimat Vodka cocktails. Tickets to the event are available at www.88forAIDS.com
Weir recently returned from Chicago where he starred in Cuties’ Ice Dreams with the city’s best 18 and under skaters, encouraging them to follow their dreams whatever they might be. This was followed by Figure Skating in Harlem, a New York City charitable event to support educational and athletic programs in Harlem where hundreds of underserved kids are privately tutored and taught to ice skate.
The skater has also committed to Ice Theatre of New York, a non-profit art theatre group that invited him to skate on April 29th because of his outstanding gift of artistry to the skating community and his ability to be daring. Mr. Weir has lent his support to nPLAY, a coalition of elite athletes from eight different sports, led by Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce, whose goal is to raise funds to fight children’s obesity. On April 18th in Los Angeles, Weir will be honored by Equality California at a private reception recognizing his important message to young people about being who they are and feeling the freedom to express themselves.
Since the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, the “outspoken and outrageous” Weir has appeared on a plethora of TV talk shows from “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” to “LIVE! With Regis & Kelly,” not to mention starring in his own reality series, “Be Good Johnny Weir,” on the Sundance channel. He is a three time national champion, two time Olympian and is currently in talks with potential sponsors to help produce his own ice spectacular. When asked to comment on his interest and dedication to charitable causes, Weir took a line from his realty show, “When I’m good, I’m very good…”
March 9, 2010
Johnny withdrew from the 2010 World Championships in Torino, Italy. He issued this statement:
"I want to thank everyone for the outpouring of love and support during the recent Olympic Games. The 2010 Olympics will be a memory that I will cherish for the rest of my life. I feel that I skated two of the best performances of my career, making my coaches, my family and above all- myself very proud. But I would not have been able to skate the way I did without the encouragement of my fans worldwide.
And while I am still embracing my Olympic memories and have the momentum to move forward, I have decided that it is not advantageous at this time for me to partake in the World Championships in Torino, Italy. After my sixth place finish in Vancouver, I believe that I must take time to reassess my strategies and goals. While I understand the importance of competition, I feel that a short break at this time would be personally beneficial to me. I know all may not share my stance, but I can assure everyone that I will be re-energized after I’ve had time to rework my technique. I want to be a better competitor and win medals for my country and I hope everyone can respect my decision to take this time off.
Once again, I want to thank everyone who supported me this season. Specifically, I would like to thank my coaches Galina Zmievskaya, Viktor Petrenko, Nina Petrenko, Priscilla Hill and David Wilson for helping me make my Olympic dreams a reality. I would also like to thank my family and friends for their never- ending support. Finally, I want my fans to know that I love them and I work every day to make them proud. I will continue to work hard and I hope my work for next season will be the most exciting of my career."
February 18, 2010
Johnny finished 6th at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, Canada, with 238.87 points. He placed 6th in today's Free Skate with a Technical Element score of 79.67, a Program Component score of 77.10 and a Total Segement score of 156.77.
February 16, 2010
Johnny finished 6th in the Short Program at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, Canada, with a Technical Element Score of 42.90, a Program Component Score of 39.20 and a Total Segment Score of 82.10. The Free Skate is Thursday.
January 18, 2010
"Be Good Johnny Weir," Johnny's eight-part reality show, premiers tonight on the Sundance Channel at 10:30 p.m. Eastern/Pacific. Please check local listings for details. For more information, visit www.sundancechannel.com/johnny-weir/.
January 17, 2010
Johnny is headed to the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, Canada, Feb. 12-24, following a bronze medal finish at the U.S. Championships. He finished 3rd at nationals in Spokane, Wash., he finished with 232.09 points. He placed 5th in today's Free Skate with a Technical Element score of 71.24, a Program Component score of 77.34 and a Total Segment score of 148.58.
January 15, 2010
Johnny finished 3rd in the Short Program at the U.S. Championships in Spokane, Wash., with a Technical Element Score of 45.32, a Program Component Score of 38.19 and a Total Segment Score of 83.51. The Free Skate is Sunday.
December 22, 2009
Johnny is hosting a New Year's Eve party on Dec. 31 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Mari Vanna in New York City. Tickets are $400, which includes a five course meal and an open bar. To receive a $75 discount, mention "Figure Skaters Online". Contact Richie Williams at 646-274-0955 for more information.
December 5, 2009
Johnny finished 3rd at the Grand Prix Final in Tokyo, Japan, with 237.35 points. He placed 4th in today's Free Skate with a Technical Element score of 77.25, a Program Component score of 75.50 and a Total Segement score of 152.75.
December 4, 2009
Johnny finished 4th in today's Short Program at the Grand Prix Final in Tokyo, Japan, with a Technical Element score of 45.60, a Program Component score of 39.00, and a Total Segment score of 84.60. The Men's Free Skate is Saturday.
November 21, 2009
Based on his fourth place finish at Rostelecom Cup in Moscow, Russia, and his silver medal performance at the NHK Trophy in Nagano, Japan, Johnny has qualified for the Grand Prix Final, Dec. 3-6, in Tokyo, Japan. He had 22 points from his two Grand Prix events, giving him the sixth of six spots in the Final.
November 7, 2009
Johnny finished 2nd at the NHK Trophy in Nagano, Japan, with 217.70 points. He placed 3rd in today's Free Skate with a Technical Element score of 68.15, a Program Component score of 71.20, and a Total Segment Score of 139.35.
November 6, 2009
Johnny placed 3rd in today's Short Program at the NHK Trophy in Nagano, Japan, with a Technical Element score of 41.70, Program Component score of 36.65, and a Total Segment Score of 78.35 points. The Men's Free Skate is Saturday.
October 27, 2009
A Japan-only DVD of Pop Star on Ice will be released prior to the NHK Trophy, Johnny's second Grand Prix event of the season. The production and sale of the DVD in Japan will be handled by Shinshokan, publishers of World Figure Skating
magazine. To order, visit their Web site.
Johnny will be appearing on NBC's "Last Call with Carson Daly" on Wednesday, Oct. 28. It will air at 1:30 a.m. ET on Thursday. Check local listings for details.
October 24, 2009
Johnny finished 4th at Rostelecom Cup in Moscow, Russia. He placed 6th in today's Free Skate with a Technical Element score of 57.88, Program Component score of 68.10, and a Total Segment Score of 125.98 points.
Johnny would like to thank his driver Arthur Lookyanov for another successful trip in Moscow. Anyone planning a trip to Moscow should visit Lookyanov's Web site at www.moscow-driver.com.
October 23, 2009
Johnny placed 3rd in today's Short Program at Rostelecom Cup in Moscow, Russia, with a Technical Element score of 36.72, Program Component score of 35.85, and a Total Segment Score of 72.57 points. The Men's Free Skate is Saturday.
August 14, 2009
The documentary "Pop Star on Ice" about Johnny Weir, is set to premiere on Sundance Channel Dec. 28 at 10 p.m. The Sundance Channel also has announced that its series — "Be Good Johnny Weir" — will premiere Jan. 4, 2010 at 10 p.m.
"Pop Star on Ice" features Johnny as he struggles to overcome his disappointment at the 2006 Olympic Winter Games and live up to his natural talent on the ice. The eight-part original series "Be Good Johnny Weir" picks up the story as Weir trains and tries to earn a berth to the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver.
June 8, 2009
Johnny invites his fans to join him and most of the "Pop Star on Ice" cast on June 11 for the New York debut of the film at the NewFest Film Festival. Tickets are available for $50 through the festival site.
The screening is at 8 p.m. the SVA Theater in Chelsea. SVA is located at 333 23rd Street between 8th and 9th Avenues in New York City.
The screening is the gala closing night film of NewFest Film Festival. It will be followed by a Q&A with Johnny and the filmmakers. There will also be after parties.
One is the Pink Elephant Club presents Pink on Ice, a celebration of Johnny, at the Pink Elephant Club, 527 West 27th Street, between 10th and 11th Avenue. To make reservations, call (212) 463-0000 or visit www.pinkelephantclub.com.
May 30, 2009
Johnny has been assigned to compete in two Grand Prix competitions next season. His first is Rostlecom Cup in Moscow, Russia, Oct. 22-25. The second is the NHK Trophy in Nagano, Japan, Nov. 5-8.
May 21, 2009
Following its world premiere at the Seattle International Film Festival, the Johnny feature film documentary "Pop Star on Ice" will debut New York on June 11. The film will screen at the School of Visual Arts Theater at 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased through the festival's Web site.
Information on additional screenings across the United States, including the East Coast premier June 4 in Newport, R.I., can be found at www.popstaronice.com/screenings.html.
"Pop Star on Ice" is unprecedented behind-the-scenes portrait of the Olympian and three-time U.S. champion. For more, watch the "Pop Star on Ice" trailer at www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdgrxZ6x6Aw.
May 14, 2009
Johnny is now connecting to his fans on Twitter under the username @JohnnyGWeir. To follow Johnny, and read his Tweets, head to www.twitter.com/JohnnyGWeir.
May 8, 2009
The Johnny feature film documentary "Pop Star on Ice" will have its world premiere at the Seattle International Film Festival on May 24 at 6:45 p.m. Tickets to the film, which will screen at the Egyptian Theatre, can be purchased through the festival's website.
The film will screen on the festival circuit throughout the summer before airing on Sundance Channel in the fall to coincide with the ISU Grand Prix Series.
"Pop Star on Ice" is an unprecedented behind-the-scenes portrait of the Olympian and three-time U.S. champion. The film tracks the ups-and-downs of Johnny's career from his late start in the sport at age 12 to his meteoric rise winning the junior world championship four years later, his three national championships, the aftermath of his Olympic experience and his coaching change.
News of the film's premiere comes on the heels of the announcement by Sundance Channel that the network has greenlit an eight part documentary series entitled BE GOOD JOHNNY WEIR following Weir's dream of returning to the Olympics in 2010.
March 25, 2009
Johnny will be blogging about his experiences at the World Figure Skating Championships in Los Angeles on www.zuca.com as well as on the journal section of his personal website, www.johnnyweir.net.
Johnny is partnering with Züca to chronicle his time in the City of Angels, from March 26 to 27. The blog will include images of Johnny traveling with his Züca bag, and his thoughts on the competition and his off-ice experiences in L.A.
Weir will also be commentating on the Ladies Short Program, to be broadcast on NBC/Oxygen, on Friday, March 27.
February 17, 2009
Johnny has been confirmed as the headliner at a New York Fashion Week party, “Ice Skating and Cocktails,” sponsored by VMan Magazine, published by Visionaire, and Ford Models. The event will take place at the Pier 61 Ice Rink at Chelsea Piers on Thursday, February 19, from 9:00pm to 12:00am.
Weir will perform an exhibition number to Lady GaGa’s “Poker Face” in front of an impressive celebrity crowd. Invited guests include Christina Aguilera, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Vera Wang, and Richie Rich of Heatherette, as well as numerous fashion journalists, publicists, and stylists. Weir, a veteran of New York Fashion Week, previously walked the runway for designer Heatherette.
“I am thrilled and honored to be asked to take part in New York’s premier Fashion Week event,” Weir said. “It is especially exciting for me as I am very interested in fashion, as many people know. It’s always a treat when skating and fashion are combined in one setting.”
February 12, 2009
Johnny wrote a short message to fans.
"Hello to all my dear fans. I want to thank you all again for the gifts and well wishes you have sent. They make me smile so much. I received very special gifts yesterday from two of my fan groups, Johnny's Angels and Japanese Johnny's Angels and I want to say a huge thank you. I love the gifts very much and they touched my heart. I don't have any news at the moment, but I really wanted to say thank you to everyone. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!"
January 25, 2009
Johnny finished 5th at the U.S. Championships in Cleveland, Ohio, with 203.99 points. He was 5th in the Free Skate with 133.23. His Technical Element Score was 63.87 and his Program Components score was 70.36.
January 23, 2009
Johnny finished 7th in the Short Program at the U.S. Championships in Cleveland, Ohio, with 70.76 points. His Technical Element Score was 33.54 and his Program Components score was 37.22.
December 13, 2008
Johnny won his first Grand Prix Final Medal today, a bronze with his score of 215.50 overall points. He was 2nd in the Free Skate with 143.00. His Technical Element Score was 71.30 and his Program Components score was 71.70.
December 12, 2008
Johnny finished 4th in the Short Program today at the Grand Prix Final with 72.50 points. He had a Technical Element Score of 37.50 points and 36.00 for Program Components.
November 30, 2008
Johnny finished 2nd today at the NHK Trophy with 224.42 points. He was 2nd in the Free Skate with 146.27. His Technical Element Score was 69.97 and his Program Component Score was 76.30.
With two silver medals on the Grand Prix series this season, Johnny is one of six qualifiers for the Grand Prix Final in Goyang City, Korea. The event is Dec. 10-14.
November 28, 2008
Johnny finished 2nd in the Short Program today at the NHK Trophy with 78.15 points. He had a Technical Element Score of 41.70 points, a Program Component Score of 36.45 and a Total Segment Score of 78.15.
November 27, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving! To help celebrate the holidays, Figure Skaters Online is giving away another autographed photo of Johnny, donated by Riedell Skates, and seven other prizes.
For your chance to win, just use the contest form to tell Figure Skaters Online what your thankful for in skating by Dec. 9. Eight people will be randomly drawn to win the prizes.
October 30, 2008
Congratulations to Daniel Peoples of Asheboro, N.C., for winning an autographed photo of Johnny in the Johnny's Hidden Treasure contest. Over 300 submissions were received with Peoples being drawn at random to receive the prize.
Johnny's Hidden Treasure contest asked fans to find a link hidden someplace on Johnny's site. Although it's no longer posted, the words "Bright Future" on the profile page lead to the contest entry form.
October 25, 2008
Johnny finished 2nd at Skate America today with 225.20 points overall. He finished 2nd in the Free Skate with a Technical Element Score of 69.75, a Program Component Score of 74.90, and a Total Segment Score of 144.65.
October 24, 2008
Johnny placed 2nd in today’s Short Program at Skate America in Everett, Wash., with a Technical Element Score of 42.50, a Program Component Score of 38.05, and a Total Segment Score of 80.55. The Men's Free Skate is Saturday.
July 31, 2008
Johnny has decided to take down his official MySpace site, effective immediately, because of problems with content submitted to Johnny through the page, as well as his limited time to personally log on to MySpace. Any profiles claiming to be Johnny are not authorized by him. He said:
"I wanted to inform everyone that there is no longer an official Johnny Weir MySpace. I really wanted a way to be closer to my fans and friends but it seems to have turned on me. I worked very hard on the site with the assistance of my good friend Lena. I am completely terrible with computers so I would personally check the site once or twice a month if I could, and Lena took care of it for the rest of the time.
At the end of each month she would send me printed letters and details from my MySpace account. There have been an alarming amount of mean spirited, hateful and threatening letters sent to me through MySpace and I decided it would be best to close the account. It is a shame that the site had to close and I wish so many people weren't cruel, but it's life.
Thank you to everyone who befriended me on MySpace especially the Johnny Weir fan groups such as Joya Group, Weird Iced French Kiss and Johnny's Korean Angels. Please be advised that there will be no more attempts from me to have a MySpace, so anything on MySpace now is fake. Thank you."
July 26, 2008
U.S. Figure Skating announced earlier this week that Johnny won the SKATING Magazine 2008 Readers' Choice Skater of the Year Award with 1,156 of the 8,400 votes cast. In beating out the second place Miami University synchronized skating team, last years winner, and third place Evan Lysacek, Johnny becomes the first man to win the award since Michael Weiss in 2000. Johnny said:
"I'm so thankful to my family, friends, fans and everyone who voted for me around the world. I think I'm safe in saying that I have the best fans of any skater in the world."
Johnny also announced that next season, he is skating to "On the Wings of Time" by Saint-Preux for his short program. His free skate is to Selections from Notre Dame de Paris by Riccardo Cocciante.
June 14, 2008
Johnny has been assigned to compete in two Grand Prix competitions next season. His first is Skate America, Oct. 24-26, in Everett, Wash., and his second is NHK Trophy, Nov. 27-30, in Tokyo, Japan.
Also, Johnny is pictured on the cover of the August issue of International Figure Skating magazine. The magazine features the story "Johnny Weir, Act Two" with several pictures.
May 31, 2008
Johnny wrote a note to his Angels in Korea:
"Thank you so much for helping me to enjoy my trip to Seoul this May. I haven't been to Korea in so long and you made it so comfortable for me. I enjoyed every minute of my trip, and especially every minute of performing for you all. The audience in Seoul was like no other and all the skaters could feel your energy and love. It was a magical trip and I hope to be back in Korea as soon as possible. Thank you all so much!"
May 5, 2008
Johnny is featured on the cover of the May issue of SKATING magazine, the official publication of the U.S. Figure Skating Association. Inside the magazine is "Change of Course: Reinvented Weir Makes Good," an article about his super season that eneded with a World Championship bronze medal, as well as articles about the World Championships and the Figure Skating in Harlem gala.
April 22, 2008
Johnny added three Skating Club of Wilmington shows to his Events page and updated the dates of the Dreams on Ice tour. Coming soon are personal photos for his Gallery.
April 2, 2008
Johnny updated his Journal with a new entry about the World Championships and more. He also posted his
"Hot Things for April" on his Favorites page and also updated his Events page with a new listing of upcoming shows. Additional photos from the nationals exhibition and the Riedell autograph signing were also posted in the Gallery.
March 22, 2008
Johnny placed 5th in today's Free Skate at the World Championships in Gothenburg, Sweden, with a Technical Element Score of 67.21, a Program Component score of 72.84 and a Total Segment score of 141.05.
Overall, Johnny finished 3rd with 221.84 total points to win his first World Championship medal. His previous personal best finish at the event was fourth in 2005.
March 21, 2008
Johnny placed 2nd in today's Short Program at the World Championships in Gothenburg, Sweden, with a Technical Element Score of 42.64, a Program Component score of 38.15 and a Total Segment score of 80.79. The Men's Free Skate is Saturday.
January 31, 2008
Johnny withdrew today from the upcoming Four Continents Championships in Goyang City, Korea. He plans to use the time to rest following his silver medal performance at the U.S. Championships so he can be fresh for March's World Championships.
"I am back on the ice already preparing for the World Championships in Sweden, but the trip to South Korea and competing again just a few weeks after the U.S. Championships seemed too tall an order," Johnny said in a news release. "“I am completely focused on performing well and competing with the world's best in Sweden. I'll be rooting for all the U.S. skaters at Four Continents."
January 27, 2008
Johnny finished 2nd at the U.S. Championships with a score of 244.77. It was the same total score as another competitor but Johnny won silver because he was second in the free skate, which is used as the tiebreaker for the event.
Johnny's 2nd place free skate earned Technical Element Score of 82.23, a Program Component Score of 79.14, and a Total Segment Score of 161.37.
January 25, 2008
Johnny placed 1st in today's Short Program at the U.S. Championships in St. Paul, Minn, with a Technical Element Score of 45.55, a Program Component Score of 37.85, and a Total Segment Score of 83.40, the highest short program score earned by an American in national or international competition. The Men's Free Skate is Sunday.
January 21, 2008
The U.S. Championships have already kicked with the crowning national champions in the four novice events. But on Wednesday, Johnny will arrive in St. Paul, and he will skate his short program Friday and his free skate Sunday.
"This should make some people happy," Johnny said in a teleconference this week. "But I am planning on doing [the quad]. I have landed it more than I have fell on it in my program run-throughs, and I'm excited to add that."
During the free dance Saturday, Johnny and six other Riedell wearing skaters will sign autographs for fans from 5-6:30 p.m. on the main concourse next to section 124. Photos will be provided but only one item per-person, per-skater can be autographed.
December 30, 2007
Happy New Year (almost)! It's time for Johnny's version of the Grammys, Oscars, Espys and VH1 fashion awards rolled into one. The Hottest Things of 2007!
AND HERE THEY ARE
Johnny is also in the new issue of Philadelphia magazine. Amy Strauss wrote a profile called "Johnny Drama" that is now on their site.
December 15, 2007
Johnny finished 4th at the Grand Prix Final today with 216.16 points overall. He finished 4th in the Free Skate with a Technical Element Score of 69.16, a Program Component Score of 73.20, and a Total Segment Score of 141.36.
December 14, 2007
Johnny placed 4th in today's Short Program at the Grand Prix Final in Torino, Italy, with a Technical Element Score of 39.00, a Program Component Score of 36.80, and a Total Segment Score of 74.80. The Men's Free Skate is Saturday.
December 7, 2007
Johnny added a note about his "Lyubov k Rossii" award to his recent Journal. He wrote:
"I want to thank people at ESPN, staffers at USFSA and members of Skating Magazine for taking prompt action in recognizing my award that I was upset had gone unrecognized. I immediately got reactions from everyone after my latest journal entry was posted and I want to thank them for getting to me so quickly. I overreacted and they were a little out of the loop as far as my award, 'Lyubov k Rossii' goes. I am sorry for anyone I offended or hurt with my rant and I am glad the award is getting recognized by my country and federation. Thanks."
December 6, 2007
New personal photos have been posted in the Gallery.
December 2, 2007
Johnny updated his Journal with a new entry about the International Counter Match, Cup of China, Cup of Russia and more. He also posted his
"Hot Things for December" on his Favorites page and 2007 Cup of Russia pictures in his Gallery.
November 24, 2007
Johnny qualified for December's Grand Prix Final by winning Cup of Russia today with 229.96 points overall. He finished first in the Free Skate with a Technical Element Score of 74.51, a Program Component Score of 75.30, and a Total Segment Score of 149.81, to take the gold medal.
November 23, 2007
Johnny placed 2nd in today's Short Program at Cup of Russia in Moscow with a Technical Element Score of 43.30, a Program Component Score of 36.85, and a Total Segment Score of 80.15, a new personal best. The Men's Free Skate is Saturday.
November 10, 2007
Johnny placed 1st in today's Free Skate at Cup of China with a Technical Element Score of 76.38, a Program Component Score of 75.60, and a Total Segment Score of 151.98, to take the gold medal. He had 231.78 points overall.
November 9, 2007
Johnny placed 2nd in today's Short Program at Cup of China with a Technical Element Score of 44.90, a Program Component Score of 35.80, and a Total Segment Score of 79.80. The Men's Free Skate is Saturday.
November 3, 2007
Johnny posted his
"Hot Things for November" on his Favorites page.
October 6, 2007
At the International Counter Match team competition in Yokohama, Japan, Johnny earned 73.90 points for his new "Yunona I Avos" short program, helping Team USA take first place. He had 38.80 Technical Element Score, which included points for his triple Lutz-triple toe combination, triple Axel and triple flip, and 35.10 Program Component Score.
September 23, 2007
Johnny posted a new Journal entry about his programs, his training and more. Also, Johnny, Denis Petukhov and other US Figure Skating team members are profiled in the new V Man magazine. The photo shoot for the fashion magazine was done in Providence, Rhode Island on a Champions On Ice tour stop in the spring.
September 19, 2007
Johnny is the only non-Russian participating in the Grandioznoe Ledovoe Show on October 14 at the Luzhniki Arena in Moscow, Russia. It is an awards show for Russian entertainment. Also, information on the International Counter Match competition in Japan has been added to the schedule.
August 9, 2007
Johnny posted his
"Hot Things for August" on his Favorites page. Also, he updated his address on his Interact page.
July 28, 2007
A new Q&A has been posted on the Interact page.
July 15, 2007
Johnny has selected his new programs. In an interview with his Russian fan site, Johnny revealed he will skate to a version of "Yunona I Avos" for his short program, choreographed by Faye Kitarieva. His free skate is to "Love is War" by Globus. It's choreographed by Denis Petukhov.
Johnny is featured in this month's The Advocate magazine with Melissa Gregory and Denis Petukhov. The trio is also featured in International Figure Skating.
July 8, 2007
Johnny posted new personal photos from the 2007 World Championships in his Gallery. Coming soon is a new Q&A.
July 4, 2007
Happy Independence Day! Johnny wrote a Journal entry from his new home in Lyndhurst, N.J. He writes about the Champions on Ice tour in both America and Japan as well as his decision to change coaches, his outlook on the new season, his birthday and more.
Johnny has also updated his Profile to reflect the changes that have come with his new coaching situation. He's also updated his Favorites page with an entire list of new favorite things and "Hot Things for July".
June 16, 2007
While on tour with Champions on Ice in Japan, Johnny announced that he will relocate from The Pond in Delaware to begin permanent training with Galina Zmievskaya at the Ice Vault rink in Wayne, N.J., next month. Johnny is making the move because he feels a major change is necessary to advance his results heading toward the 2010 Olympics. He issued a statement to International Figure Skating magazine about leaving longtime coach Priscilla Hill.
Johnny has been assigned to compete in two Grand Prix competitions next season. His first is Cup of China, Nov. 8-11, in Beijing, China, and his second event is Cup of Russia, Nov. 22-25, in Moscow, Russia.
May 15, 2007
Johnny has written a new Journal entry from his vacation in Cozumel, Mexico. He writes about the World Championships, Marshalls, Champions on Ice, upcoming events in Japan and Italy, his plans for next season, as well as various off ice pursuits.
May 14, 2007
The USFSA has announced the Team Envelopes for the 2007-08 season. Johnny has been named to Team A due to his top 12 placement at Worlds. For the complete list of Teams, click here. Also, check out the Favorites page for Johnny's list of "Hot Things for May." Photos coming soon.
April 6, 2007
Johnny skated today in the Marshalls U.S. Figure Skating Showcase. U.S. Figure Skating report: Top U.S. Skaters Entertain at Marshalls Showcase. The event will be broadcast April 14th on ABC. The Programs page has been updated with Johnny's new Gala programs, and his list of "Hot Things for April" has been added to the Favorites page.
March 27, 2007
The new MySpace URL is www.myspace.com/officialjohnnyweirmyspace. Johnny says:
I am trying to keep up MySpace again with my friends without any hacking or issues, so here is the new MySpace. I am happy to be able to have a new one and it will continue to updated by me and my team. Enjoy.
March 23, 2007
Johnny finished in 8th place at Worlds. He was 10th in the Free Skate with a Technical Element Score of 60.97, a Program Component Score of 71.74, and a Total Segment Score of 132.71. His total score for the competition was 206.97.
March 22, 2007
Johnny placed 4th in the Mens Short Program yesterday at the World Championships in Tokyo. He had a Technical Element Score of 37.97, a Program Component Score of 36.29, and a Total Segment Score of 74.26. Articles about the event have been posted in the column to the left. The Mens Free Skate takes place today, and will be broadcast tonight on ESPN.
March 15, 2007
Johnny took some time last week to answer a new set of questions for the Interact page.
March 13, 2007
A note from Johnny:
Hi everyone. For the time being my official MySpace has been closed due to a hacking problem. Someone hacked into the MySpace and was posting explicit materials and whatnot, luckily we caught it before anyone could get offended. Last week there were some people in Russia and Belarus who hacked into my personal e-mail account as well, so as far as computers go, I'm still disenchanted. I will have a new MySpace up and running after Tokyo. I'm sorry for this, and thank you to everyone who supported the MySpace.
March 3, 2007
A recent interview with Johnny has been posted at FSNews.ru: "Totally addicted to figure skating and Russia"
March 1, 2007
Johnny's list of "Hot Things for March" has been posted on the Favorites page.
February 28, 2007
In cooperation with some friends, Johnny has launched the official Johnny Weir MySpace! Johnny plans to keep it updated with exclusive photos, blogs and so on.
New photos have been posted in the Gallery.
February 13, 2007
U.S. Figure Skating announcement: Marshalls U.S. Figure Skating Showcase Set for April 6 in Reading, Pa.; Event to Feature Entire 2007 U.S. World Team, Sasha Cohen, Nam & Leftheris. The event will be broadcast April 14th on ABC.
February 12, 2007
Check out Johnny's latest Journal entry reflecting on Nationals and how he's changed since last year. His list of "Hot Things for February" has been posted on the Favorites page. Below is a message about his trip to Moscow:
Hello everybody. I am very sad to say that I will not go to Moscow to perform in the Tatiana Tarasova Jubilee show on 13 February 2007. I have been planning on performing in the show for Tatiana Anatolievna's birthday since December. I was very sad to find out that I wouldn't go. Due to new policies within my federation, I am unable to perform. Everyone tried their best to get me to Moscow, but it isn't fair to treat me differently than the other skaters on the US team. I am very sorry to all of my fans who have bought tickets to the show. I wish I could perform for you, but I suppose we will have to wait. Thank you for your support and for supporting Tatiana Anatolievna's show. Please enjoy the show and wish Tatiana Anatolievna a happy birthday from me. I will be in Russia as soon as I can to perform for you all. Spasibo, spasibo, spasibo!
-Johnny
January 28, 2007
Johnny won the bronze medal at the U.S. Championships. He placed 4th in the Free Skate with a Technical Element Score of 62.00, a Program Component Score of 74.06, and a Total Segment Score of 135.06. His total score for the competiton was 213.20, placing him 3rd overall, behind champion Evan Lysacek and silver medalist Ryan Bradley. The event concludes today with the Exhibition, scheduled to air February 18th on ABC.
January 27, 2007
The Mens Free Skate takes place tonight and will be broadcast LIVE on ESPN2. More news links have been added to the left.
January 25, 2007
Johnny placed 2nd in today's Short Program at the U.S. National Championships with a Technical Element Score of 42.18, a Program Component Score of 35.96, and a Total Segment Score of 78.14. Several articles about the event have been posted in the left column. The Mens Free Skate takes place on Saturday.
January 20, 2007
 Nationals begin this week, and Johnny is excited to compete. He has written a new Journal entry about his last few weeks of 2006 and what lies ahead in 2007. He has also answered a new Q&A for the Interact page and posted his list of "Hot Things for January" on the Favorites page. Johnny also appears on the cover of the latest issue of Skating magazine. Stay tuned for news & results from Spokane!
December 25, 2006
Season's Greetings! It's time for Johnny's version of the Grammys, Oscars, Espys and VH1 fashion awards rolled into one. The Hottest Things of 2006!
AND HERE THEY ARE
Also, personal photos from Skate Canada and Cup of Russia have been posted in the 2006 Fall Photos gallery, and be sure to check out Kathleen Bang's excellent new Johnny interview at Golden Skate.
December 16, 2006
Unfortunately, Johnny injured his hip and had to withdraw from the Grand Prix Final in St. Petersburg. Articles posted in column to the left.
December 15, 2006
Johnny placed 5th in today's Short Program at the Grand Prix Final with a Technical Element Score of 33.90, a Program Component Score of 34.70, a Deduction of 1.00 and a Total Segment Score of 67.60. Articles posted to the left. The Men's Free Skate takes place tomorrow.
December 14, 2006
U.S. Figure Skating announcement: Six U.S. Skaters in Russia for ISU Grand Prix Final. The event will be broadcast December 24th on ESPN.
December 10, 2006
Johnny did very well at the 2006 Marshalls U.S. Figure Skating Challenge. He won the east coast bracket with a performace of "My Way." This advanced him to the final round where he skated to "The Swan" and placed second behind Sasha Cohen.
December 9, 2006
Johnny has written a new Journal entry! He writes about his time in Moscow at Cup of Russia, his appearances at his childhood elementary school & a show in Long Island, and his plans through the holidays and into next year. He's also added his list of "Hot Things for December" to the Favorites page.
December 7 , 2006
U.S. Figure Skating announcement: U.S. Figure Skating Stars to Battle It Out Sunday at 2006 Marshalls U.S. Figure Skating Challenge. Watch it live on ABC!!
December 5, 2006
Johnny has qualified for the Grand Prix Final! The event takes place December 14-17 in St. Petersburg, Russia.
December 2, 2006
Johnny presented his elementary school in Quarryville, PA with $1000 in books yesterday. News links containing articles and pictures are posted to the left.
November 26, 2006
Johnny wins silver at Cup of Russia! He placed 5th in the Free Skate with a Technical Element Score of 49.48, a Program Component Score of 71.70, and a Total Segment Score of 121.18. His total score for the competiton was 196.28, placing him 2nd overall. Article link posted to the left.
November 25, 2006
Johnny placed 2nd in yesterday's Short Program at Cup of Russia with a Technical Element Score of 39.40, a Program Component Score of 35.70, and a Total Segment Score of 75.10. The Men's Free Skate takes place tonight, and the event will be broadcast Sunday, December 3rd on ABC.
The new Q&A has been posted on the Interact page.
November 22, 2006
Johnny will compete in Moscow this week at Cup of Russia. Before he left, he sent a few pictures from Skate Canada as well as a new "Q&A," both of which will be posted soon. Stay tuned!
November 15, 2006
Johnny has written a new Journal entry about his family's new home, his thoughts on the first two events of the season, and his plans for the weeks and months ahead. He's also updated his entire list of Favorites and sends this special note to his Angels:
To My Angels-
Thank you so much to all of you who showed up in Canada and who sent their good luck wishes from around the world. The box of letters and cards was beautiful and it put a smile on my face. I would also like to congratulate Kristina! I heard she made the broadcast and had some very nice things to say. :) You guys are really the best and I appreciate everything you do for me. It makes things a lot easier when you have support and believe me, it never goes unappreciated. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
-Johnny
November 4, 2006
Johnny wins bronze at Skate Canada! He placed 4th in the Free Skate with a Technical Element Score of 50.32, a Program Component Score of 72.10, and a Total Segment Score of 122.42. His total score for the competiton was 198.70, placing him 3rd overall, behind Stephane Lambiel (SUI) and Daisuke Takahashi (JPN).
November 3, 2006
Johnny placed 2nd in today's Short Program at Skate Canada with a Technical Element Score of 40.58, a Program Component Score of 35.70, and a Total Segment Score of 76.28. He will be the final skater to take the ice in tomorrow's Free Skate.
November 1, 2006
Johnny sends his list of "Hot Things for November" (posted on the Favorites page) from Victoria, BC where he is preparing to compete in his first Grand Prix event of the season, the 2006 HomeSense Skate Canada International. The event is scheduled to be broadcast November 12th on ESPN.
October 20, 2006
U.S. Figure Skating announcement: Fan Voting Highlights 2006 Marshalls U.S. Figure Skating Challenge At Agganis Arena At Boston University On Dec. 10. The event will be broadcast live on ABC.
October 15, 2006
At the Campbell's Cup in Cincinnati, Ohio, Johnny debuted his new Short Program to Silent Nick's "King of Chess." He received a Technical Element Score of 42.40, a Program Component Score of 36.41, and a Total Segment Score of 78.61. Johnny placed 1st in his pairing against Kensuke Nakaniwa of Japan, and the U.S. Men won the men's portion of the competition.
October 3, 2006
Johnny's list of "Hot Things for October" has been added to the Favorites page.
September 25, 2006
Check out Johnny's latest Journal entry to find out what he did this summer, both on & off the ice, and to hear about his preparation for the new season. Also, an all new Q&A has been posted on the Interact page, and Johnny's composer came up with a new name for his Free music which has been posted on the Programs page.
September 4, 2006
Lot's of updates! Johnny's music for the 2006-2007 season has been added to the Programs page, his list of "Hot Things for September" has been added to the Favorites page, and photos from COI and Johnny's personal summer photos have been added to the Gallery page.
August 21 , 2006
U.S. Figure Skating announcement: Top Skating Stars to Compete at Campbell's Cup. The event will take place Sunday, October 15, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
August 15, 2006
Johnny's fashion spread appears in the current issue of BlackBook magazine. Images of Johnny from the photo shoot are available online at the following links:
Johnny, I'm Only Dancing
Behind the Scenes: Johnny Weir
August 4, 2006
Johnny's list of "Hot Things for August" has been added to the Favorites page.
July 26, 2006
Check out the Interact page for an all new Q&A with Johnny.
July 20, 2006
Note from Johnny:
"I wanted to say thank you to all of my fans in Japan. You guys made my trip to Yokohama so wonderful and lovely and I really want to thank each and every one of you from the bottom of my heart. I really loved performing for all of you and meeting you. I treasure all of your letters and gifts and I want you to know that you guys truly made Japan a special country for me. I hope to be back as soon as possible. Until then, arigato goziemas!"
A new Q&A is coming soon.
July 16, 2006
Johnny is currently in Japan performing in "Dreams On Ice." He will appear on the Tuesday, July 18th season finale episode of "Kathy Griffin: My Life On The D-List," he is featured on the cover of the current issue of International Figure Skating magazine, and his layout in BlackBook magazine will be coming out in August.
July 2, 2006
Today is Johnny's 22nd birthday. Happy birthday, Johnny!
Johnny's new Journal entry has been posted with details on his preparations for next season, thoughts on his Grand Prix selections, tidbits from his life on tour, and introductions to the newest addition to his family...
June 30, 2006
Johnny has been assigned to Skate Canada and Cup of Russia for the upcoming Grand Prix season. A few articles have been added to the left column, and Johnny's list of "Hot Things for July" has been added to the Favorites page. Johnny has also written a new Journal entry which will be posted very soon!
June 1, 2006
Johnny's list of "Hot Things for June" has been added to the Favorites page. Also, Johnny wanted to share the news about his photo shoot for a spread in BlackBook Magazine. He will be featured in an upcoming issue of the progressive culture magazine and will be wearing current styles by several fashion designers. In addition, he had a photo shoot with Evgeni Plushenko while on a tour stop in Detroit. Their photo and interviews will be a cover story in an upcoming issue of International Figure Skating Magazine.
May 9, 2006
A few of Johnny's personal tour photos as well as Kathleen Bangs' off ice photos of Johnny in Calgary have been posted in the Gallery.
Also, Johnny will be answering a set of "Kids' Questions" for the June/July issue of SKATING magazine. The deadline to submit a question is May 15.
May 3, 2006
Johnny is busy touring with Champions on Ice, but he took some time out of his schedule to write a new Journal entry, answer a new set of questions for the Interact page, and post his list of "Hot Things for May" on the Favorites page. Enjoy!
April 24, 2006
Congratulations to Renate Linnenkoper, winner of the "Johnny Weir: Poetry on Ice" contest! Over 100 poems were submitted for the contest, and Johnny selected Renate's poem from the 21 poems that made it through the first round of judging.
In addition to the Top 21 poems that advanced, Johnny also attempted to read through all of the foreign language poems that were submitted. He would have liked to consider all of them for the contest, but he was on a hotel computer and could not get all of the Russian characters to show up correctly on the computer. To all of his Russian fans: "thank you and I'm sorry it wouldn't work!"
Click here to read Renate's winning entry, along with the rest of Johnny's Top 6 poems plus honorable mention.
Thank you, everyone, for making this contest such a success, !
April 20, 2006
Website update coming soon, including results of the "Johnny Weir: Poetry on Ice" contest!
April 12, 2006
Johnny skated in last night's "Marshalls U.S. Figure Skating International Showcase" which will air April 15th on ABC. Articles posted to the left.
Also, Johnny's list of "Hot Things for April " has been posted on the Favorites page.
April 3, 2006
The first round of judging in the "Johnny Weir: Poetry on Ice" contest is almost complete. Patti & the FSOnline staffers have had a very difficult time narrowing down the field to just 15 poems! The top choices will be sent to Johnny very soon so that he can select the winner.
New photos by Monica Friedlander have been added to the 2006 World Championships event gallery.
March 29, 2006
The "Johnny Weir: Poetry on Ice" contest is now closed. Over 100 poems were submitted in the contest -- thank you so much to each and every entrant! Johnny's mom, Patti, and two members of the Figure Skaters Online staff will read every entry and select those that will advance to the second round of the contest. Johnny will judge the second round. Stay tuned!
March 27, 2006
Tomorrow is the last day to enter the "Johnny Weir: Poetry on Ice" contest. Click here for details!
The Gallery has been updated with more pictures from the Olympics and Worlds.
March 24, 2006
Struggling with back pain all week, Johnny placed 8th in the Free Skate at Worlds with a Technical Element Score of 56.88, a Program Component Score of 72.78, and a Total Segment Score of 128.66. He placed 7th overall in the competition with 235.57 total points.
March 23, 2006
Tonight is the final phase of the Men's competition, the Free Skating. Johnny will be the 2nd to last skater on the ice. The event will air LIVE on ESPN at 7:30pm EST (check your local listings for time & channel).
March 21, 2006
Johnny placed 5th in today's Short Program with a Technical Element Score of 36.85, a Program Component Score of 36.68, and a Total Segment Score of 73.53. He is in 6th place overall with 106.91 points. The free skate will take place on Thursday.
March 20, 2006
Figure Skaters Online is proud to sponsor the "Johnny Weir: Poetry on Ice" contest. Enter now for your chance to win an autographed photo of Johnny!
Johnny placed 4th in his Qualifying Group today with a Technical Element Score of 62.00, a Program Component Score of 71.50, and a factorized (by factor .25) Total Segment Score of 33.38. He attempted a quad in the program but stepped out of the landing. He is in 6th place overall heading into tomorrow night's Short Program.
March 17, 2006
Before leaving for Calgary, Johnny was interviewed by Kathleen Bangs for International Figure Skating magazine. Check it out:
After an Olympic Roller Coaster Ride of Fame and Defamation, Johnny Weir is Now Ready For Worlds
A few of Johnny's personal photos from Torino have been posted in the Gallery. Skating photos still to come...
March 13, 2006
A new Q&A has been posted on the Interact page. Johnny heads to Calgary on Thursday for the 2006 World Figure Skating Championships.
March 9, 2006
Read Johnny's thoughts on the Olympics in his latest Journal entry. His list of "Hot Things for March" has also been posted on the Favorites page. Coming Soon: Photos from Torino and a new Q&A!
U.S. Figure Skating news release: Final List of Skaters Set for Marshalls U.S. Figure Skating International Showcase. The April 11th event will be broadcast April 15th on ABC.
March 1, 2006
Johnny is scheduled to perform in the entire Champions on Ice tour.
PR Newswire: Torino Olympic Medalists Including U.S. Stars Tour Country in Champions on Ice
February 24, 2006
Johnny will skate in tonight's Gala Exhibition.
February 21 , 2006
U.S. Figure Skating announcement: Tickets on Sale Friday for Marshalls International Showcase. The event will take place April, 11, 2006, in Greenville, South Carolina.
February 17, 2006
After a disappointing free program, Johnny placed 5th overall at the Olympics. He placed 6th in the Free Skate with a Technical Element Score of 61.27, a Program Component Score of 75.36, and a Total Segment Score of 136.63. His total score for the competition was 216.63. Articles are posted in the column to the left.
February 16, 2006
Today is the Mens Free Skate. Stay tuned for news & results!
NBC aired an extensive piece on Johnny right before his Short Program. Read more excerpts from that interview:
Johnny Weir: In his own words | Part 2 | Part 3
February 15, 2006
Johnny is in 2nd place after the Short Program! He received a Technical Element Score of 40.99, a Program Component Score of 39.01, and a Total Segment Score of 80.00. His SP score is a personal best in international competition, and he is currently about 10 points behind Evgeny Plushenko of Russia. Articles have been posted at left.
Have you seen the special Inside the Olympics section at Figure Skaters Online? Be sure to click on the Extras page for a brief Q&A with Johnny about the Olympics.
February 14, 2006
The Mens Short Program takes place today. Check the following pages for news & results from Torino:
torino2006.org
nbcolympics.com ~ instant reports
February 11, 2006
The Games have officially begun! Johnny has been in Torino for about a week now. He's been busy settling into the athlete's village, practicing on Olympic Ice, talking to the media, and attending last night's Opening Ceremony. Read all about it via the articles posted to the left.
Before he left for Torino, Johnny answered a few more questions from his fans on the Interact page. Johnny also did an interview with AOL's Sports Bloggers Live on January 31st which is available for download here.
February 4, 2006
New translations of Johnny's welcome message have been added to the left ~ more to come! Much love to all of Johnny's international fans.
Also, the Events page has been updated with Johnny's post-Olympic show schedule: He will be skating with Champions on Ice Overseas. So far, he is scheduled to perform February 27th in Paris and February 28th in Madrid. He may be adding more tour dates in Japan as well as a show in Russia that is not part of the tour, but those are not yet confirmed. More details will be posted soon!
February 2, 2006
Johnny's profile and a recent Q&A are featured on the NBC Olympics homepage.
Johnny will be performing in two shows in Europe after the Olympics. One of the shows is the Gala de Patinage Artistique in Paris, France on February 27th. The other show will be announced shortly.
January 25, 2006
After Nationals, Johnny took a "mini break" to visit friends and get away from the media frenzy, but now he's back home, training hard for the Olympics, and hoping to make America proud! Read more in his latest Journal entry.
January 23, 2006
Listen to Johnny on WILM Newsradio:
"Newark's Johnny Weir Begins Olympic Preps"
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January 19, 2006
Here is a recent Press Release from Geoffrey B. Small that mentions Johnny.
January 18, 2006
Johnny sends news of his decision to go back to last year's free program as well as info about his new role as spokesperson for Geoffrey B. Small designs. He writes:
First, I am changing my free program. I am going back to "Otonal." I watched the video of my free program from Saint Louis and although I landed all my jumps, I had no connection to the audience or music. I was bored watching myself. Priscilla and I updated "Otonal" today and yesterday and I think it will be ready for Turin. I am also getting a new costume.
On another note, I will be a spokesperson for Geoffrey B. Small designs. He is an avant garde fashion designer in Italy and he shows his collections in Paris and Milano... I am not sure exactly what direction my relationship with the designer will take, but I am proud to be part of such a revolutionary designers work.
January 15, 2006
Johnny wins Gold in St. Louis and is named to the U.S. Olympic Team! He heads to next month's Winter Olympic Games in Torino, Italy as the three-time U.S. National Champion. In the Free Skate he received a Technical Element Score of 63.36, a Program Component Score of 78.70, and a Total Segment Score of 142.06. His total score for the competition was 225.34. Click below for the full results.
USFSA: Free Skate / Overall Results / Recap “Being a third time national champion is really an awesome feat,” Weir said. “I wasn’t quite sure how I would achieve that after the year I have had so far. I am really, really proud that I could win again, but the program today definitely wasn’t up to par with my previous two wins. There was a lot that I could have done better, but this was by far the hardest year for me to compete, especially after having such a strong lead in the short and not letting that get to my head. I just wanted to relax and get into the program, which I did pretty well, considering it was an Olympic year and coming back as reigning U.S. champion and all these other things that went on as opposed to just skating today. I am very proud that I got through it as well as I did, even if it wasn’t the best that I could do.”
January 13, 2006
Johnny is in 1st place after the Men's Short Program at the State Farm U.S. Figure Skating Championships. He received a Technical Element Score of 43.64, a Program Component Score of 39.64, and a Total Segment Score of 83.28. Click below for results and recap of the Men's competition:
USFSA: Short Program Results / Recap
“I am very, very, very excited with how today went,” Weir said. “With the way practice is going I thought I could skate well, but not as well as I did. To score over 80 points is my new personal best. I am just very elated right now, so thrilled with how I came out. It was lovely, really. It’s me, so I skate however well it is going to go that day, and I never can predict anything. But, I trained well. I trained well coming into this event and no matter how bad or nervous I am feeling, I can still deliver a strong performance.”
January 10, 2006
This week is the State Farm U.S. Figure Skating Championships in St. Louis, Missouri. Watch to see if Johnny can defend his National title and earn a spot on the Olympic Team! Television coverage begins on January 12 on ESPN and ABC (check your local listings).
December 30, 2005
Read a new interview with Johnny by Kathleen Bangs: "Johnny Weir: America's Olympic Strong Shot Puts Things Into Perspective."
December 11, 2005
Johnny won the Marshalls U.S. Figure Skating Challenge! Click below for details:
USFSA: Kwan, Weir Win the Fans' Vote at Marshalls Challenge
With elegance, style and smooth transitions, as well as some unusual spins, Weir won a solid 64 percent of the vote in the final round, to Weiss' 36 percent. Weir was also the pick of the judges.
Weir seemed a little surprised with the results.
“I still don't think of myself as being popular,” he said. “I'm definitely not on the same scale as Sasha, or Michelle, or Kurt Browning. But it's really, really satisfying to know that people support me, and they push me forward, and it shows today. I mean I fell down and I still won the first round.”
USFSA: Athletes Meet the Press at Marshalls Challenge
Johnny Weir is up next, wearing torn jeans, a cream sweater, and Ugg boots.
“Ugg boots are so out, but they're warm,” Weir explained.
He talked a lot about his rough autumn, and that he never felt right. Now, he says, he's on the rebound. He said he doesn't regret dumping his “Liebestraum” program but has struggled with his current one because judges who reviewed the program told him it was too easy and would only receive level ones. He also blamed part of the problem on a cursed outfit.
“That (long program) costume is dead. Three strikes and you are out.”
Asked what one does with a dead costume, Weir said he rolled it into a ball, wrapped it in plastic, and gave it to his costume designer to deal with. A lot of the beading can be salvaged to live again on a new outfit.
December 3, 2005
Johnny finally feels like he's on the "up slope" again after his comeback in St. Petersburg. He's training for Nationals and getting new skates next week. Read more in his latest Journal entry.
December 1, 2005
U.S. Figure Skating has released the Fan Voting Details for Marshalls U.S. Figure Skating Challenge. Be sure to watch and vote Sunday, Dec. 11th!
November 27, 2005
Johnny wins bronze at Cup of Russia! He placed 4th in the Men's Free Skate with a Technical Element Score of 57.94, a Program Component Score of 73.70, and a Total Segment Score of 131.64. His total score for the competition was 206.79. This event will be broadcast on U.S. television on Dec 4th & 5th on ESPN and ESPN2 (check your local listings). Links:
USFSA: Men's Final Results
ISU: St. Petersburg (RUS) Day 2
Weir’s program to three pieces of music by Maksim Mrvica, “Amazonic”, “Hana’s Eyes” and “Wonderland” featured a triple Axel-triple toeloop combination and four more good triple jumps as well as fast spins with interesting positions. However, the 21-year-old singled his second Axel and doubled the Lutz. The U.S. Champion received 131.64 points (57.94/73.70) and picked up a total score of 206.79 points.
“Today was an improvement over Skate Canada and the invitational events from the beginning of the season, and I’m very proud of that. I definitely can do much better than I did today, but as I have been told, it’s kind of good to start a little bit slowly in the Olympic season, so you can have more power in the end”, Weir said.
November 25, 2005
Johnny placed 3rd in the Men's Short Program at Cup of Russia with a Technical Element Score of 37.60, a Program Component Score of 37.55, and a Total Segment Score of 75.15. Links:
USFSA: Men's Short Program Results
ISU: St. Petersburg (RUS) Day 1
Weir opened his expressive program to “The Swan” by Camille Saint-Saens with a nice triple Axel followed by a triple Lutz-triple toe combination, He also completed well centered spins showing interesting positions, but he two-footed his triple flip. The U.S. Champion received 75.15 points (37.60/37.55).
“Today was a definite improvement from Skate Canada. I had a really rough time there. I was very happy to go out and have a decent performance today and not fall apart the way I did in Canada and not be injured and feel good while I’m skating. I’m really happy that I scored a 75, and it’s not far from my personal best, and I made a mistake tonight. If I do skate clean, maybe I’ll break 76 or 77. For today, I’m very excited and I’m really looking forward to putting out my best in the free program for the first time in this season”, Weir explained.
November 24, 2005
Johnny is in St. Petersburg, Russia for his 2nd Grand Prix event of the season, Cup of Russia:
USFSA: 11 U.S. Skaters Head to St. Petersburg for Cup of Russia
ISU: St. Petersburg (RUS) Preview
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