Who are the Olympic skating commentators?
Figure skating announcers Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir have been covering the Winter Olympics remotely from the NBC Sports headquarters in Stamford instead of in person rinkside.
Who are the 2022 Olympic figure skating commentators?
– Feb. 18, 2022 – NBC Olympics’ figure skating commentators Terry Gannon, Tara Lipinski, and Johnny Weir will host primetime coverage of the Closing Ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics from the Beijing National Stadium this Sunday, Feb. 20 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.
Who are the announcers for the figure skating?
Terry Gannon returns to NBC Olympics as the play-by-play commentator on the primetime figure skating team alongside 1998 Olympic gold medalist Tara Lipinski and three-time U.S. figure skating champion Johnny Weir.
Does Weir speak Russian?
Luckily for viewers at home, Johnny Weir was there to describe the painful scene every step of the way. Apparently fluent in Russian, Weir translated what was being said among Russian Olympic Committee officials and medalist Aleksandra Trusova.
How did Johnny Weir learn Russian?
In the summer of 2003, he trained with Russian coach Tatiana Tarasova for six weeks at the International Skating Center in Simsbury, Connecticut. Weir’s friend and fellow skater Sasha Cohen helped him contact Tarasova, who waived her fees for him.
What does Johnny Weir do for a living?
Figure skater
ActorFilm producer
Johnny Weir/Professions
Who is Tara Lipinski partner?
Todd KapostasyTara Lipinski / Husband (m. 2017)
Why does figure skating not have commentators?
NBC Sports on Wednesday confirmed it will not be sending any announcing teams to the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games, citing COVID-19 concerns. “The announce teams for these Olympics, including figure skating, will be calling events from our Stamford (Conn.)
Why is there no commentary on Olympics figure skating?
NBC won’t send sports announcing teams to 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing due to COVID-19. As the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games approach and COVID-19 concerns mount, NBC Sports will not send any of its announcing teams to China, a spokesperson told USA TODAY Sports Wednesday afternoon.
Was Johnny Weir married?
Victor VoronovJohnny Weir / Spouse (m. 2011–2015)
How did Johnny Weir know Russian?