Rudy Galindo

Rudy Galindo
Galindo in 1996
Full nameVal Joe Galindo
Born (1969-09-07) September 7, 1969 (age 55)
San Jose, California, U.S.
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Figure skating career
Country United States
CoachLaura Galindo-Black
Retired1996
Medal record
Men's Figure Skating
Representing  United States
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1996 Edmonton Men's singles
World Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place 1987 Kitchener Men's singles
Silver medal – second place 1986 Sarajevo Men's singles
Bronze medal – third place 1985 Colorado Springs Men's singles
Pairs' Figure skating
World Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place 1988 Brisbane Pairs
Bronze medal – third place 1987 Kitchener Pairs
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Val Joe "Rudy" Galindo (born September 7, 1969) is an American former competitive figure skater who competed in both single skating and pair skating. As a single skater, he is the 1996 U.S. national champion, 1987 World Junior Champion, and 1996 World Bronze medalist. As a pairs skater, he competed with Kristi Yamaguchi and was the 1988 World Junior Champion and the 1989 and 1990 U.S. National Champion. He is the first openly gay skating champion in the United States, though US, World and Olympic champion Brian Boitano came out long after his career was over.