After speaking out against a proposed boycott of the upcoming Sochi Olympics in Russia, Johnny Weir has essentially disqualified himself by not registering for a qualifying event that might have gotten him to the US national competition:
Though Weir had raised the possibility of competing in Sochi in recent interviews, his decision to sit out the season and likely bring an end to his amateur career is not a surprise. He turned 29 in July, old by elite skating standards, and the sport has only gotten more demanding since the last Olympics. The top men in the world are now packing their free skates with three quads, and the time and training required to perfect those four-revolution jumps can take a toll.
His colorfulness is part of his massive appeal, and he remains one of skating's most popular figures, particularly in Japan and Russia.
Weir was considered a long shot for the Olympic team
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