Johnny Weir
John Garvin "Johnny" Weir-Voronov (born July 2, 1984) is an American figure skater. He is a three-time U.S. National Champion (2004–2006), the 2008 Worlds bronze medalist, a two-time Grand Prix Final bronze medalist, and the 2001 World Junior Champion. Weir did not skate competitively in the 2010–11 or 2011–12 seasons. In January 2012, he announced he would return to competition in the 2012–13 season.
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His trousers were creased like knives to the tops of his shoes
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