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In Johnny’s latest column for the Falls Church News-Press, he writes: “It takes a brave person to come out publicly … there is no price tag associated with this personal journey.”

Collins’ announcement, however monumental, wouldn’t likely have been possible without those who cleared the way ahead of him. Among them: Olympic figure skater Johnny Weir.

Tennis star Martina Navratalova, Olympians Johnny Weir (figure skating), Orlando Cruz (boxing) and Megan Rapinoe (soccer) and former MLB player Glenn Burke could be solid early picks.

Those who have come out while still actively competing at the pro and/or Olympic level include featherweight boxer Orlando Cruz, gymnast Josh Dixon, and figure skater Johnny Weir.

Don’t miss this one-time opportunity to see top national competitors and US Olympic hopefuls before they compete for the gold at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games!

Two-time Olympic figure skater Johnny Weir waited years before coming out in his individual sport. Weir knows how much more complicated it must be for an openly gay man in a team sport.

Johnny Weir officially came out in 2011, citing a string of recent gay youth suicide as his impetus. I like to think that people like Weir are the future of everything.

Champion figure skater Johnny Weir confirmed in his 2011 memoir, ‘Welcome to My World,’ that he was gay.

‘Ice Dreams’ to skate into Jamestown, N.Y., and Oakland, Calif.

In the wake of Jason Collins’ announcement, check out 27 other athletes who have helped bring more attention to LGBT issues in sports by being open and honest about who they are, including Olympic figure skater Johnny Weir.

Recap of Johnny’s ‘Chopped All-Stars’ episode with 40+ screencaps and full video!

Find out how Johnny Weir fared against his fellow celebrity competitors! Who advanced to the finale and the chance to win $50,000 for charity?

In the last round of Chopped All-Stars, four celebrities competed to see who would go on to join Sunny Anderson, Gavin Kaysen, and Scott Conant for a chance to win $50,000 for their favorite charity.

Johnny’s episode of Chopped All-Stars airs this Sunday, April 28, at 9 pm EDT! Here’s a video sneak peek. Plus: beautiful new on-ice picspam.

Now in week four, celebrity chefs and celebrities — consisting of competitors Johnny Weir, Joey Fatone, Laila Ali and Judy Gold, with judges the likes of Maneet Chauhan, Geoffrey Zakarian and Marcus Samuelsson — enter the home stretch.

Johnny’s episode of ‘Chopped All-Stars’ airs this Sunday, April 28, at 9 pm EDT. Here’s a look at all four celebrity competitors!

In his latest column for the Falls Church News-Press, Johnny finally ends the suspense for his readers: What did Baba Lyuba decide about her new grandson-in-law?

The Skating Club of Boston commemorates 101 years. Also: a ‘hairy’ good luck story involving Johnny Weir, Adam Rippon, and Ross Miner.

Stuff from last week in case you missed it, a new look for the blog, plus: finally, Johnny’s ‘Chopped All-Stars’ episode is this coming Sunday, April 28!

What positive male role models do effeminate men have to look up to? One shining example is U.S. figure skating champion Johnny Weir.