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A pcohe weeks from the Canadian Joannie Rochette, another leading figure in the panorama of skating'' last decade has announced that it will present at Sochi in the guise of a television commentator.
Thursday 24 October 2013 4 minutes reading time
The American Johnny Weir, who retired in fact from sports competitions in the day when he decided not to take part in the Regionals Championships, will, in fact, part of the group of technical items that will follow the Olympic Games on behalf of NBC, a network that has always linked his name to the events in five circles.
The twenty-nine Coatesville join us so Tara Lipinski Tanith Belbin and that, as in the recent Skate America, will mainly interviews with the protagonists hot.
The presence of three times in Sochi was made official U.S. national champion just yesterday during the NBC News "Today".
Weir, who over the years has always fiercely defended his homosexuality, he somehow threw water on the fire about measures, including arrest, imposed by Russian President Vladimir Putin to censor unions branded as unnatural to him: "I am a gay American, "said two-time Olympian," are regularly married to a Russian man and I've always been a fan of Russia, its culture, its traditions and its language. Loved the country unconditionally. However, the law which does not allow to express in public his homosexuality is terrible. I planned not to miss in Sochi also to be of support to our brothers and sisters who can not be left alone. If I got arrested, I adeguerò If, however, you will not be arrested will be even better, but the presence is necessary. Respecting but of all the guys who will take part in the Olympic Games and worked with sacrifcio to reach the target'', I say that the boycott is the worst thing you could do against them. "
Jim Bell, executive producer of NBC did not hide his satisfaction at the signing of the'' skater: "Johnny, along with Tara and Tanith will be a source of attraction for all viewers. The three boys with their attitudes, their their personal style and charisma that will not please the public. We are confident that there are all prerequisites to satisfy all those who will follow us in the month of February. "
Weir, who has racked up a career in fifth place in the Olympics in Turin and one-sixth of those in Vancouver, as well as a World Championship bronze in 2008, the figure is already accustomed to television appearances as it was in the past the star of a reality centered on the figure titled "Johnny Be Good". '' It also appeared in an episode of the show "Wedding Dress Engagement", in the role of accompanist of a dear friend to be married.
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