Johnny Weir's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Johnny Weir.

John Garvin Weir, an American television commentator and retired figure skater, achieved considerable success in his athletic career. He is a two-time Olympian, a 2008 World bronze medalist, and a two-time Grand Prix Final bronze medalist. Weir also distinguished himself as the 2001 World Junior Champion and a three-time U.S. National champion (2004–2006). Notably, he was the youngest U.S. National champion since 1991 and the first skater since the 1980s to win three consecutive U.S. National titles. In 2007, he became the first American to win the Cup of Russia.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

1987: Galindo and Eldredge came in first and second place

In 1987 Rudy Galindo and Todd Eldredge came in first and second place in a competition. It would take until 2001 for American men to come in first and second place in a competition again.

1991: Todd Eldredge won U.S. Nationals at age 19

In 1991, Todd Eldredge won U.S. Nationals at the age of 19. In 2004, Johnny Weir became the youngest male skater, at the age of 19, to win the U.S. Nationals since Todd Eldredge in 1991, also at the age of 19.

1997: Won regional competitions in single skating

During the 1997-1998 season, Johnny Weir won regional and other minor competitions as a novice in single skating.

1998: Finished third at U.S. National Championships

During the 1997–1998 season, Johnny Weir came in third place in the novice division at the U.S. National Championships.

1998: Derrick Delmore won at Junior Worlds

In 1998, Derrick Delmore won at Junior Worlds. Johnny Weir would later be the first American male skater since Derrick Delmore in 1998 to win at Junior Worlds in 2001.

1999: Won Junior Eastern Sectionals

Johnny Weir won the Junior Eastern Sectionals in 1999.

2000: Michael Weiss earned a perfect score

In 2000 Michael Weiss earned a perfect score. In 2004, Johnny Weir earned a perfect score for presentation, the first perfect score earned by a man at U.S. Nationals since Michael Weiss earned one in 2000.

2000: Won Junior Eastern Sectionals

Johnny Weir won the Junior Eastern Sectionals in 2000.

2001: World Junior Champion

In 2001, Johnny Weir achieved the title of World Junior Champion, a major accomplishment early in his career.

2001: Competed as a senior for the first time

In the 2000–2001 season, Johnny Weir competed as a senior for the first time, placing sixth at the U.S. Nationals despite an injury. He also won the Eastern Sectionals and the gold medal at the World Junior Championships at the age of 16.

2001: Won the 2001 Junior World Championship

Johnny Weir won the Junior World Championship in 2001.

2004: U.S. National Champion

In 2004, Johnny Weir became a U.S. National champion.

2004: Won U.S. Nationals in Atlanta

In 2004, Johnny Weir won the U.S. Nationals in Atlanta, marking his first national title and being the youngest male skater to do so since 1991. His performance was clean and elegant, earning high scores, including a perfect score for presentation.

2004: Won first national title

In 2004, at age 19, Johnny Weir won his first national title after training with Tatiana Tarasova.

2004: Season was the "turning point"

The 2003-2004 season was 'the turning point' for Johnny Weir, after training with Tatiana Tarasova.

2005: Wins Second Nationals Title

In 2005, Johnny Weir won his second consecutive U.S. Nationals title, marking the first repeat championship since 1999 and 2000. Despite a slightly lower score than Timothy Goebel in the short program, Weir's free skate, which included creative spins and footwork, secured his victory. His free skating program earned him high scores, and he was chosen to represent the U.S. at the 2005 World Championships.

2005: Competitions and Victory

In October 2005, Johnny Weir finished fourth at the Campbell's Classic. Later in October at Skate Canada, he finished seventh after an injury. In November 2005, he placed third overall at the Cup of Russia. In December 2005, Weir won the Marshalls U.S. Figure Skating Challenge in Boston.

2006: Won three consecutive U.S. titles

At the 2006 U.S. Nationals, Johnny Weir became the first male skater to win three consecutive U.S. titles since Brian Boitano.

2006: Two-time Olympian and Three-Time U.S. National Champion

In 2006, Johnny Weir participated in the Winter Olympics. He was also the youngest U.S. National champion since 1991. He became the first skater to win U.S. Nationals three times in a row since Brian Boitano in the late 1980s.

2006: 2006 U.S. Nationals Win and Olympics Selection

In 2006, at the U.S. Nationals, Johnny Weir's short program victory, despite flaws in his free skate, led to his win. Following the competition, U.S. Figure Skating reprimanded Weir for certain statements. Nevertheless, Weir, along with Lysacek and Savoie, was selected to represent the U.S. at the 2006 Winter Olympics.

2007: U.S. Nationals Results

At the U.S. Nationals in 2007, Johnny Weir tied with Lysacek for first place with 244.77 points, but Lysacek was named champion due to winning the free skate. Despite protests from Weir's fans and the media, the results stood. Weir, Lysacek, and Stephen Carriere were chosen to compete at the Worlds Championships.

2007: Won Cup of Russia

In 2007, Johnny Weir became the first American to win Cup of Russia.

2008: World Bronze Medalist

In 2008, Johnny Weir won the World bronze medal, marking a significant achievement in his career.

2009: Bronze Medal at Worlds Championship

In 2009, Johnny Weir won the bronze medal at the Worlds Championship with a total score of 221.84 points, securing three slots for the American men in the 2009 Worlds championship.

2010: U.S. Nationals and Olympic Selection

In 2010, Johnny Weir placed third overall at the U.S. Nationals with 232.09 points and was selected for the 2010 Winter Olympics along with Jeremy Abbott and Lysacek.