In June 2009, Weirs documentary Pop Star on Ice premiered during the Frameline Film Festival in San Francisco and aired at film festivals around the U.S. It was his first national title. The costume he wore for his short program, skated to King of Chess by Silent Nick, was described as a black-and-white chess-themed costume that was restrained by his standards. Check out never-before-seen content, exclusive sweepstakes, and much more! Figure Skating Championships. Published: 7:46 PM MST February 5, 2022 Updated: 9:27 PM MST February 5, 2022 As American audiences were watching team figure skating during primetime Saturday, fans had some burning questions.. "Overall, I think there were more low points than high, to be fair, you know, completely critically speaking. GQ called their commentating style a Gladwell-ian ability to demystify figure skating for the uninitiated and an extreme candor for which theyve caught some heat. Figure Skating named all three medalists eligible to compete at 2007 Worlds and 2007 Four Continents Championships; Weir chose not to compete at Four Continents, so fourth-place finisher Jeremy Abbott went in his place. Nancy Armour of the AP reported during U.S. Nationals in 2007 that Lysacek and Weir had a good rivalry that had developed over the previous few years. The Winter Olympics are his playground, and its only natural that we continue to celebrate one of the most beloved announcers of the games, and his unique looks. He used music from Poker Face by Lady Gaga, someone he admired, for his short program; she provided him with versions of the song without lyrics. And just being able to celebrate young talent and people that maybe didn't have the correct circumstance to really make their fashion dreams come true, putting it all on the line, I always admired that about Project Runway. Johnny Weirs first coach, Priscilla Hill, unlike many figures skating coaches, was nurturing and gentle. The outfits are just the flourish [Johnny and I] both love fashion and we grew up in a sport where, you know, it was important for us to think about what we wanted to present ourselves as as athletes and artists How can we entertain and bring some sparkle to the broadcast? E.M. "And I feel that all of the teams did such a great job that it was really difficult for us to decide. Plushenko chose not to compete after the Olympics, so Worlds was open for Weir, Lysacek, Lambiel, and Buttle to win the gold medal. And I loved [Anna's] take on it. Like, this is too hard to pick. The following season (20002001), Weir competed as a senior for the first time, coming in sixth place at the U.S. Nationals despite a bad hip flexor injury, and winning the Eastern Sectionals as a senior. He earned a personal-best score of 80.00 points, the third-highest score of the new system, and second-best behind Plushenko, who was in first place after the short program. For the Grand Prix season, he was assigned the NHK Trophy in Japan and Trophee Bompard in Paris. ", After years of watching Project Runway on TV, Tara said that she could really feel the passion of all of the designers when she witnessed the competition firsthand. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Weir opened his short program with a triple lutz-triple toe loop combination, followed by a triple Axel and a triple flip, earning marks ranging from 5.0 to 5.7. In November, Weir and Lipinski appeared on Season 19, Episode 5, to introduce the designers next challenge. Tara Lipinski, Johnny Weir and more voiced their dismay with the ruling that permits Kamila Valieva to compete in figure skating at the 2022 Winter Olympics. 2022 Apr 5, 2022 . The trio also handled announcing. Weir correctly referred to the sad situation as the destruction of a young person.. "And Tara has helped me, and I hope I've helped her in many ways in dealing with our jobs and entertaining millions of people and doing it effectively. But really all that Olympic magic happens when we're together because we can really see the clothes up close. At first, they received a great deal of resistance from U.S. Create your free profile and get access to exclusive content. He had received very serious threats from anti-fur activists for wearing fox fur trim on the left shoulder of his free skate costume during U.S. Nationals. ", During this "very magical couple of days of filming," as Johnny put it, he was eager to see what looks the designers would come up with for him and Tara to rock for the Olympics. For Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski, when it comes to the Olympics, there's no such thing as overpacking. Weir competed at the Grand Prix Final but had to withdraw after the short program due to an injury to his right hip from a fall. STAMFORD, Conn. - Feb. 20, 2022 - NBC Olympics' figure skating commentators Terry Gannon, Tara Lipinski, and Johnny Weir host primetime coverage of the Closing Ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics from the Beijing National Stadium tonight at 8 p.m. fell Thursday during the womens free skate event, immediately started interrogating Valieva, Lesbian cricket legend Sarah Taylor and partner reveal pregnancy: Love who you want as long as youre happy, Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union-Wade use NAACP Image Award to support trans daughter. He was the third alternate at the 2000 Junior Grand Prix final, coming in sixth and second place at his two Junior Grand Prix assignments, but won, at the age of 16, the gold medal at the World Junior Championships. In 2002, the first time he traveled to Russia for a competition, he was told by American skating officials that he had to change both his costume, which he had designed, and hairstyle, because they found them too unique and disrespectful. Check out never-before-seen content, exclusive sweepstakes, and much more! Obviously, due to the state of the world at the moment, we're dealing with an unprecedented situation. In December, Weir competed in the made-for-TV skating competition Marshalls U.S. He earned 74.26 points. At Sochi, NBC teamed Weir up with sports commentator Terry Gannon and fellow figure skater, Olympic gold medalist, and good friend Tara Lipinski, as the networks second team of figure skating commentators for their daily live broadcasts. A few days later, he announced that he would withdraw from Trophe Bompard due to a hip injury, putting his comeback attempt on hold. And I think that sometimes having a client like me or a person like me is a nice challenge for a young designer, just because you really can go anywhere with me and I'll go there with you. Weirs scores in his free skating program were the best among the male skaters since 1988 when Brian Boitano earned eight 6.0s for presentation. "We go on all these adventures together outside of just our day jobs of being broadcasters and analysts. He said, in his 2011 autobiography Welcome to My World, With coaches from both countries, I had married the artistic with the athletic, the passion with the technique. As of . It's absolutely exhilarating, and I'm in awe of it. They were very specifically for the story I was trying to tell on the ice," he said. Weirs friend and fellow skater Sasha Cohen helped him contact Tarasova, who waived her fees for him. And recently, he chose a gold blazer and leather pants on Thursday, Feb. 17/. The 2022 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremonies by: David . NBC Sports analyst Johnny Weir set the stage in an interview for "Chasing Gold," NBC Sports' monthly Olympic and Paralympic show. He joined NBC as a commentator beginning at the Sochi Olympics in 2014. He is the eldest son of John Weir, a nuclear power plant engineer, and Patti Weir Moore, a nuclear power plant worker, and home inspector. NBC's event broadcast crew of Terry Gannon, Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir also tried to process the scene. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. From left: Daisuke Takahashi (2nd), Stphane Lambiel (1st), Johnny Weir (3rd).Weir started off the season by helping the U.S. mens team come in first place at the Campbells Skating Challenge. He worked on including a quadruple toe loop in his programs, and on making his triple lutz and triple flip bigger. He is a two-time Olympian, the 2008 World bronze medalist, a two-time Grand Prix Final bronze medalist, the 2001 World Junior Champion, and a three-time U.S. National champion (20042006). Weirs coach and mother admitted that Weir felt nervous about competing at the Olympics, and was uneasy about competing against Plushenko, but he was called the breakthrough personality of the Games. His performance was solid but subdued; he struggled with the landings of his triple Axel and triple flip jumps. Designers Bones Jones and Anna Yinan Zhou ultimately won the challenge with their pair of white ensembles. In the fall of 2011, Weir began to quietly train for a possible return to competitive skating. But ultimately, what I end up wearing every day and when I go on television in particular, it's my armor. Despite a cold he caught on the flight to Nagano, Weir came in second place in Japan. Weir stated that his connection with Russia caused many Russian fans to come to think of me as one of their own. Weir, Lipinski, and Gannon were promoted to NBCs primary figure skating commentators, replacing Scott Hamilton, Sandra Bezic, and Tom Hammond. Earlier this week, the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled to let Valieva participate in the competition, despite her positive test for the banned substance trimetazidine. Tara Lipinski & Johnny Weir Make for a Stylish Duo in Heels on Fox's 'Name That Tune' 2023 Fairchild Publishing, LLC. Johnny Weir, the Olympic figure skater and NBC broadcast analyst for figure skating, is in training on his home ice in Delaware to perform with a skating tour in Japan . Any style differences that are important to consider? "All I can feel like I can say is that was the short program of Kamila Valieva at the Olympics," Weir said at the conclusion of the Russian . He won the event, taking in 64 percent of the fans votes, via in-stadium voting, telephone, and the internet. Skating last, his program was elegant yet loaded with solid jumps, including eight triple jumps and two combination jumps: a triple Axel-triple toe and his triple lutz-triple toe. All rights reserved. I will have a few broaches and things that were gifts from my Chinese fan group that I'll wear. So when I got the call, it was a no-brainer," Tara recalled during an interview with The Daily Dish over the phone last month. We love doing that because it adds another level of entertainment to people. He missed two triples in his free skate, but placed third in the short program with 206.79 points, fourth in the free skate with 75.15 points, and earned a total of 131.64 points. I have loved that show for years . Johnny Weir, Tara Lipinski, and Terry Gannon host the Closing Ceremony and countdown the top moments of these Games, tonight on WETM. His triple lutz-triple toe combination was sky high, and he performed high-quality footwork and spins. Weir did not register for a qualifying event that would have made him eligible for the 2014 U.S. Nationals, ending his bid to compete in Sochi. He is one of the richest and influential figure skaters in the United States. His family moved to New Britain, Connecticut, so he could train. So it took him out of the overall results of even having a chance at winning. Johnny Weir won the Junior Eastern Sectionals in 1999 and 2000. But most of all, at the end of the day, it comes down to Johnny and I. Valieva was found to have tested positive for a banned substance in December but was ruled eligible to compete in the Olympics . He earned 231.78 points overall, and significantly beat his personal best scores. My costumes were different and so was the way I moved my body. And I was a fan of everything that he did," Johnny said. According to figure skating reporter Elvin Walker, Weir demonstrated a desire to win and a new passion for skating throughout the season, skating with an intensity he lacked in previous seasons. A troubled personal relationship also affected his performance. Trying to translate the language, Weir suggested that silver-medalist Aleksandra Trusova actually was angry and threatening not to take the podium because she did not win the gold over fellow Russian Anna Shcherbakova. Eric Todisco. The designers were given the challenge to design outfits for her and Weir to wear for commentary during the 2022 Winter Olympics. In the free skate, he successfully accomplished all his jumps at the beginning of the program but performed a double lutz instead of a triple, and his triple flip turned into a single. A year later, he'd appear on . He stepped out of a triple Axel, did too many combination jumps, and thus received no points for one jumping pass, and did not complete the third jump of his three-jump combination. He was in first place after the short program, again overcoming his nerves and earning a personal best score of 83.28, almost six points ahead of Weiss, who came in fourth place overall. He worked with choreographers Faye Kitariev and Viktor Petukhov to compose a Russian rock opera based upon Svetlana Pikous song, Yunona I Avos. For his free skating program, he worked with Yoav Goren of the pop group Globus, who helped him create a routine to the groups song, Love is War. Tara said on Instagram while sharing Johnny's TikTok of the duo rocking their outfits. He was ranked fifth-best skater in the world. Weir cited Olympic champion and long-time analyst Dick Button as an influence in his own broadcasting style, especially Buttons brutal honesty. He was the tenth American to win at Junior Worlds and the first American male skater since Derrick Delmore won in 1998. Not only Weirs perseverance, but a change in the mood of the country reflected in the 2008 election accounts for the fact that hes now seen as less freaking people out, and more entertaining and enlightening them with his wit and unapologetic uniqueness. We filmed this a while ago, and we just got our looks and we're altering them a little bit to fit us since they were on the models," Tara said. His performance and swan costume were parodied in the 2007 comedy Blades of Glory, starring Jon Heder and Will Ferrell. In particular, Johnny said that he is looking forward to seeing Russia'sKamila Valievaskate in the women's event. None of the reigning Olympic gold medalists are currently competing. In January 2012, he announced his return, in the hopes of competing at the Sochi Olympics; he insisted that it was not a publicity stunt, and expressed his intent to retire after the Olympics. Inevitably, Weir and Lysaceks skating styles and personalities were often compared. In 2007, he changed coaches and hired Galina Zmievskaya, whom reporter Amy Strauss called the polar opposite of Hill. He was also influenced by Russian approaches to figure skating and developed a connection with Russian history, culture, and language. Weir told figure skating reporter Barry Mittan in 2005 that he thought the ISU Judging System, which was implemented in 2004, benefited him because at the time, it rewarded every part of a skaters programs, especially Weirs strengths, such as having good flow out of my jumps and having a different look on the ice. Luckily for viewers at home, Johnny Weir was there to describe the painful scene every step of the way. Johnny Weir has routinely used the Olympic stage to show off his unique personal style and his attire for the second night of figure skating at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics was no. He was in fourth place after the short program; he admitted that he was hampered by his nerves, had trouble adjusting to competing in Tokyo, forgot to breathe a little bit, and said, My costume is even tired. Bans Unaccompanied Kids From Dining There After Unacceptable' Visits. NBC figure skating commentators Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir, both former Olympians in the sport, did not shy away from the controversy surrounding Kamila Valieva when she took the ice for the 2022 Beijing Olympics women's short program on Tuesday. So forming friendships and partnerships isn't something that necessarily comes naturally to us," he said. Weir later told USA Today that it was a horrible time of his life; he was going through a really nasty divorce from his husband Victor Voronov, with Voronov submitting a defamation suit against Weir and much of their disputes being reported in the New York tabloids and TMZ. At the World Championships, Weir did not fare so well. His father had competed in English saddle events. It just happened so, so organically, and we fell in love with each other almost instantly when we started working together. Weir stated that along with his relative inexperience with competing and a growth spurt, he struggled with nerves during this period, which affected his performances. Weir was ahead of the reigning world champion, Stphane Lambiel from Switzerland, who was in third place, and the world silver medalist, Jeffrey Buttle of Canada, who was in fourth place. I wonder what theyre thinking now, as to what just happened to Kamila Valieva.. Swift compared Weir and Lysacek in this way: Lysacek is all sparks of energy, emotion and gangly strengthWeir tries to embody elegance, style and fragile grace. Part of the reason for his return was his popularity in Russia. Her choreographers worked with him, but most of the choreography was developed by Weir and Zmievskaya. So he, in the last four years, has dominated the sport, has won every single event, except one, and is coming in as the one to win. UPDATE (FEB. 22, 4:06 P.M.):Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir finally got the chance to wear the winning looks from theirProject RunwaySeason 19 appearance while commentating on the pairs short program at the 2022 Winter Olympics on Friday, February 18. Weir started off the 20082009 season when he was ranked seventh-best in the world, struggling with skate boot problems; his blades were not aligned properly on the new skates he purchased over the summer, and did not have the time to break in replacements. U.S. I cant imagine how tough this has been on Kamila and it makes me angry that the adults werent able to make better decisions and guide her and be there for her because she is the one now dealing with the consequences, Lipinski said. Figure skater Kamila Valieva controversially took the ice Tuesday for the women's single short program at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, despite the 15-year-old Russian's positive test for a . Weir followed up his quadruple toe with a triple Axel-triple toe combination, a triple lutz, and a triple Axel. Rudden and Weir won the South Atlantic Regionals and qualified for the Junior Olympics in juvenile pairs that first year, and in intermediate pairs the following season. It's really exciting to see where women's figure skating has gone. He came in third place in the free skate after Lysacek and Savoie with 142.06 points and a total of 225.34 points. Can the 49ers really win with ANYONE at QB? Ahead of the 2022 games, BravoTV.com chatted with the former Olympians and got the play-by-play on how they make their looks so memorable. At the Grand Prix final, all six qualifiers, including Weir, had skated in at least one previous final; Golden Skate called it one of the most equally matched fields in several years. Related He earned 122.42 points in his free skate and 198.70 points overall. He stated that although he had performed the program well, he was bored with it and felt it lacked passion and power. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. The winning looks would have the honor of actually being worn by Tara and Johnny while commentating at this year's Winter Games, which kicks off on February 3 on NBC and Peacock. As he previously teased, Johnny also wore another one of Anna's designs for the Closing Ceremony broadcast, which he showed off in a fun TikTok shared on Instagram featuring himself, Tara, and fellow play-by-play announcer Terry Gannon busting a move to close out the Winter Games. At the same time, Weir went through a nasty divorce and dealt with a defamation lawsuit from ex-husband Victor Voronov. Weirs free skate was not without flaws, so his short program carried his victory. ", That excitement is definitely going to be in the booth as well. He debuted the program, choreographed by Tarasova, Shanetta Folle, and Evgeni Platov, during a practice session at Skate Canada. "And yeah, a gamut of emotions as we were part of the show that week. I don't truly understand the toil [of] the process of creating these beautiful garments that I love to wear. Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski Take Fans Inside Their Tokyo Hotel Rooms Ahead of Olympics Weir, 37, realizes that the matching looks have a greater purpose for the pair. In 2018, Hanyu paid tribute to Weir with his short program, as well as to Russian champion Evgeni Plushenko in his free skating program. Figure skater Kamila Valieva controversially took the ice Tuesday for the women's single short program at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, despite the 15-year-old Russian's positive test for a . The 2022 Beijing Winter Games have officially begun, which means Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir are back to give their expert figure skating commentary. "So there's gonna be lots of excitement this Olympics in the figure skating world. Johnny Weir, Tara Lipinski bringing out their best winter fashion for the Olympics Feb. 5, 202200:46 So for a look back at the best figure skating costumes of all time, we turned to someone. He successfully completed his triple Axel-triple Axel combination at the start of his program and attempted a quadruple toe jump, but he two-footed it and fell on his triple flip at the end of the program, taking him out of medal contention. He considered pulling out of the competition, but Tarsova gave him the motivation to continue despite the severe pain he was experiencing. After his win, Weir told reporters, My mom is getting drunk already. Olympic Snowboarder Chloe Kim Steps Out for Revolve Event in Gray Jumpsuit and White Lug Sole Boots, A post shared by JOHNNY WEIR (@johnnygweir), In another standout ensemble on Feb. 5, Weir chose patent leather Christian Louboutin shoes with pants embellished with stars and a Veronica Beard blazer. As for Weir and Lysacek themselves, they tended to downplay their rivalry. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Plus: Jimmy Butler plays the hero in Miami. Can we get a solid answer on the difference between their situations?, she tweeted. And it was just a really cool, eye-opening experience. He admitted in 2018, however, that quadruple jumps were his nemesis. Weir has appeared on a number of shows, most recently starring as Gabe on Netflixs ice skating drama Spinning Out and Dancing With the Stars in 2020. His free skating program, in which he portrayed the life of Christ, was the weakest of the season; Weir disliked his costume and his program did not go over well with spectators and judges. "Because the Olympics are what I lived my life for, and the fact that I get to bring a little bit of that excitement and exuberance to America is what I'm so excited for. How much is Johnny Weir worth? Though the test was administered in December, the results werent made public until last week. Figure Skating . Figure Skating, due to his performances during the season and at the 2006 Olympics, and despite his past successes, began to actively support Lysacek over him. Figure Skating withdrew their support of him; sports writer Barry Mittan agreed, stating that they essentially gave up on Weir. So what will Johnny and Tara be wearing tonight as figure skating gets back in action? Figure skaters Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski, longtime fixtures of the Winter Olympic Games, who returned to their posts as NBC commentators for the Tokyo Games, calling in from their hotel to. In another dramatic ensemble, Weir went with a neon pink look on Feb. 15. for a day of commentating. Steve Kelley of the Seattle Times called Weir as much a world-class sportsman as he is a showman. The first half of his program was strong, with five triples in a row, but his foot pain caused him to change his circular step sequence, which resulted in a slip during the sequence and a fall during his opening triple Axel. According to sportswriter Barry Mittan, Weir was two or three times older than when most elite skaters start training, although it was not an obstacle for him. And even though it's not necessarily a natural thing for us, we've learned to really rely on each other in so many ways in a partnership realm that goes far beyond friendship. In October 2013, Johnny Weir retired from competition and joined NBC as a figure skating analyst at the Sochi Olympics. Because if you're completely closed off and you don't want to hear criticisms, you don't want to hear a different opinion, then you stop yourself from growing," Johnny shared. On Feb. 12, Weir brought out the heels. For Christmas, his parents bought him a new pair of skates and a package of group lessons at the University of Delaware, 45 minutes from their home. Parees said that Weirs landings were graceful and elegant and that his spins were unique. His ability to translate the technicality and artistry of the sport to non-competitive skaters, his ability to read emotion and discuss. Weir was in second place after the short program, with a clean skate with all eight required elements. He also won Trophee Bompard with a score of 208.10 points, despite coming in second in the free skate, behind French skater and European champion Brian Joubert, who came in second place overall. Before training with her, he had a very free entrance into his triple Axel. With the 2022 Olympic Games in Beijing in full swing, Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir are back to reclaim their title as sports commentating's most glamorous duo, and they've got suitcases full of . Game show appearances. The court that ruled to allow Kamila to skate in this competition was worried about the ramifications on her mental health of not competing, Weir said. He is also a three time U.S. National Figure Skating Champion, 2008 World bronze medalist, two time Grand Prix Final bronze medalist, and the 2001 World Junior Figure Skating Champion. He also studied czarist history and wore a jacket from the old Soviet team uniform as a good-luck charm, given to him by Russian pairs skater and Olympic gold medalist Tatiana Totmianina, during the 2006 Olympics in Turin. In between seasons, he amicably parted from his longtime coach Priscilla Hill and replaced her with Galina Zmievskaya, who had coached 1992 Olympic champion Viktor Petrenko and Weirs idol Oksana Baiul. Figure skating announcers Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir will be joined by Terry Gannon to call the expected extravaganza from Chinese capital, we've learned. Weir successfully completed his jumps but did not attempt a quadruple jump and according to the Associated Press, generally seemed a bit slow. And I definitely felt a lot of pressure being on the judging panel. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. (So to speak.) Skating last, he put a hand down on his opening triple Axel, popped his second triple Axel, and fell out of his triple salchow. And we are very, very lucky. All Rights Reserved. Keep checking back for updates on what Weir will wear next for the 2022 Winter Olympics. ", With Beijing serving as the host city for the 2022 Winter Olympics, showcasing the designs of Anna, who is originally from Shanghai, will be especially meaningful, according to Johnny, who said, "Having the Olympics coming to us from China and Anna being a Chinese designer, I wanted to give her a moment to shine. There was something of an immediate connection," Tara recalled. I thought my dress was so elegant and glamorous and very in tune with what we try to bring to the skating broadcasts since skating is all about the sparkle and the shine. You assume everyone is cheating when they are not. Stephen Carriere, the 2007 World Junior champion, came in third place with 228.06 points. His planned triple toe loop became a double jump and he left off a double toe loop on his next two combination jumps. Olympic Skier Ashley Caldwell Talks Winning Her Gold Medal, Training & the Importance of Recovery February 3, 2022 11:40 am ET It's less than four days out from the Opening Ceremony, the official start to the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, when Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir sit down to. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. He began the season, which reporter John Blanchette called a minor calamity, with a series of disappointing finishes. His scores ranged from 5.8 to 6.0, which included seven 5.9s for technical merit and a 6.0 for presentation, the first perfect score earned by a man at U.S. Nationals since Weiss earned one in 2000; all but two judges placed Weir in first place. Klik op Instellingen beheren voor meer informatie en om uw keuzes te beheren. Working with Tarasova gave Weir the confidence he needed to recover from the previous season. He and Rudden won a few minor competitions the first two years he skated competitively. The besties and co-workers first became household names during the 1998 Olympics, when Weir competed and Lipinski . Although Weir was eligible to compete at the 2010 Worlds Championships, he withdrew due to a lack of training. For the first time in his career, Weir changed his free skating program mid-season shortly before the Olympics, from a techno medley written by Croatian pianist Maksim Mrvica to Otoal by Argentine pianist Ral Di Blasio, which Weir used the previous season. In his free skate, he started off strong with a triple flip jump and a triple Axel-triple toe loop combination, but lost stamina. In the short program, Abbott finished in first place with 86.40 points, Lysacek was second with 83.59 points, and Weir came in seventh place with 70.76 points. 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