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Figure Skater
The Resume
(September 7, 1969- )
Birth name is Val Joe Galindo
Lives in Reno, Nevada
US National Champion (1996)
World bronze medalist (1996)
Skates with traveling ice show, Champions on Ice
Why he might be annoying
He is flamboyant about being gay.
He wears flamboyant, gaudy costumes.
He contracted HIV (late 90’s) from unsafe sex.
He experimented with drugs.
He skated pairs with Kristi Yamaguchi, until she dropped him to become a singles skater.
He has quit the sport several times.
Why he might not be annoying
He was born into extreme poverty.
His mother suffered from mental disorders.
He lost his father (stroke), brother (AIDS) and two coaches (AIDS) to illness within a period of a few years.
Fellow skaters and fans adore his wicked sense of humor.
He became the first Hispanic-American to win the US men’s title.
He became the first openly gay man to win the US men’s title.
He is a fan favorite on the Champions on Ice tour.
He is quite active in several AIDS awareness organizations.
Credit: Xer
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Year In Review:
For 2009, as of last week, Out of 711 Votes: 41.21% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 2008 Votes: 69.87% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 1558 Votes: 50.83% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 179 Votes: 48.60% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 320 Votes: 53.12% Annoying
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