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Johnny Weir, in his own sometimes polarizing words

Johnny Weir was in sixth place heading into Thursday night's figure skating finals at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.
Judging Olympic figure skating: More numbers than art?

As men skate for Olympic gold tonight, they're being judged by a system that emphasizes athleticism over artistic impression. Johnny Weir, for one, says it has squeezed out emotion and artistry.

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Topic: U.S. Figure Skating Association

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Johnny Weir, in his own sometimes polarizing words

Judging Olympic figure skating: More numbers than art?

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Japan's weak currency means tourism

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