Rudy Galindo - 1996 U.S. Figure Skating Championships, Men's Long Program
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- Опубликовано: 9 мар 2011
- San Jose, California, USA - 1996 United States Figure Skating Championships, Men's Long Program - Rudy Galindo skated the program of his life here in front of his home town audience, earning two 6.0s for Presentation and upsetting Todd Eldredge for the National Title. This would be a skate to be remembered for years to come. The arena was electric, chanting "Rudy, Rudy" as Rudy left the Kiss N Cry area with his coaches, his sister Laura Galindo and John Brancato. Note: Since 1990, Rudy has suffered the losses of 2 coaches, Jim Hulick and Rick Inglesi, his father, and his brother, George. The 2 ladies he hugged after finding out he won the National Title were 2 of the skate moms whose kids he has been coaching. What was hard to believe was that 2 of the 9 judges gave him 2nd Place ordinals in the Long Program. Interviews with Rudy, Todd Eldredge and Dan Hollander follow.
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I am a 60 years old and I have watched figure skating since the days of Peggy Fleming. This is one of the best competitive performances I have ever seen. It was sheer joy to see him win this. He thoroughly deserved it.
This is what ice skating is all about, not chancing quads which half the Russian teens fret and fall down on. He built on his predecessor John Curry in 1976 and foreshadowed the brilliant Evgeni Plushenko. Such a pity about his HIV diagnosis.
Seeing Rudy's joy at getting two 6.0's for presentation still brings a tear to my eye 25 years later !!
To this day, this is still my all time favorite figure skating moment.
Rudy's layback spin is better than a lot of layback spins from the Ladies even in 2022.
Probably one of the best, most exciting, and high quality men's long programs in the history of the US Nationals! Everything lined up perfectly for a moment that thrilled all who watched this performance, including the judges. Then when you learn the backstory of Rudy, you realize just what a spectacularly phenomenal and inspirational event you have just witnessed.
Bravo! Bravo! Bravo!
My favorite skating performance. I cry so hard when I see this. Always root for the underdogs in life.
Quads or no quads this is the best routine you will ever see on Ice in a men's free skate!!! It's not the content...it's about the emotional results.
He skated even better at worlds that year. And was so gracious when Todd won the world championship.
His jumps are so tight - never seen anyone do jumps like that. Toss perfection on that and exquisite artistry & you have yourself an unforgettable skater. Love Rudy.
I was here and witness this performance, pure magic.
stunning performance, i havent watched ths in years. its 2022!
I watch this at least once a month. Watched in real time on TV, & it still gets me every time. BRAVO!!
Omg I'm sobbing!! I've not watched this in years and I didn't think I'd get so emotional... Dick being so happy for Rudy is something I shall never forget.
Genius. The costume, the technical abilities, the artistic flair.
Shades of John Curry.
Brilliant performance by Rudy one of the best ever I’m still watching it in 2022⛸⛸⛸⛸💜💙❤️💜
Rudy is a wonderful performer!
The way he landed his jump at 2:19 was beautiful. Such elegance that we no longer see today. His performance here is the only routine I even bothered to watch more than once
That was the one jump he almost missed. He barely made the final rotation, but landed it with aplomb.
This is the greatest male figure skating performance I have ever seen. Tears in my eyes. I watched it live in 96 and cried and cry still today. You can't replicate this kind of magic or artistry or spirit.
Amazing that he not only won, but followed it up with a bronze at worlds just a few weeks later. All this after spending years toiling in near obscurity and finishing way off the podium at nationals
Gorgeous. I remember this so well. Absolute poetry in motion. ❤
Honestly, the greatest performance ever. I can't even describe what this means to me. Rudy, I hope you know your performance reverberates across time and space to bring hope
His reaction is just incredible !
Yes, and also the reaction of his sister and the ladies who worked at the SJ ice rink. It was a jubilant moment for the supporters of Rudy who was the local guy and the underdog who persevered and triumphed.
Somehow the RUclips algorithm brought me this wonderful performance of a skater that I had long forgotten and I could not stop smiling while watching. That this long ago performance can still bring joy after all this time is so amazing. I hope Rudy is doing well and I wish I could tell him that he is still greatly appreciated.
The confelicity I feel towards Rudy even still today is just incredible when I watch this. Makes me think I can do anything. I still get emotional when Dick says "What a triumph" at the very end. So smart of the director to not cut to any replays of the jumps and have Dick talk about them, they knew they were having a moment and to just keep the cameras on Rudy and his sister for the ENTIRE wait for the marks. A more perfect figure skating television moment has never been.
I don't care for him but got to say, this was a skate of a lifetime! Just fabulous!!!
Stop the presses! One of the best free skates ever! The look of concentration and determination on his face! Towards the end he loosened up a bit and let himself smile. So handsome and elegant in classic black. His wonderful Spread Eagle was reminiscent of Brian Boitano's at 1988 Winter Olympics.
I would have given Rudy a six! I am a big Yuzuru Hanyu fan, but I do not think that he could have done better. So hard for Todd Eldredge though, he looked so disappointed.
what does yuzuru have to do with any of this
So long ago...What a wonderful skate. What a delight to see his performance again.
Nice choreography, very talented artist
Still makes me cry !!
I fell in love with him the first time I saw him skate and I knew he was going to win one of a kind 100% all around.
One of my favorite moments in figure skating! I miss Dick Button so much. I felt so bad when Kristy quit pairs.
FYI, Dick Button is still with us at age 93.
I just listened to an interview with her and it was ISU judges that told her to move on. They were in the same field of competitors as Gordeeva and Grinkov. They just were no where near the same level as other pair skaters.
Rudy - heart and soul of the sport - pairs Champ and Singles Champ - What Triumph !! Only one in US History to have such a RECORD !!!
Потрясающе. Браво!!!
I could watch this over and over! Inspiring ❤👏.
Wow what an awesome skater well worth watching!
First, to the fine person behind posting #Axel1996, I owe you a big thank you not only for all of these performances through the years that you have uploaded, but also, you may or may not recall - I THINK I've been following your youtube page for well over a decade; and for this non ice skater, but avid fan, whenever I've posted questions on issues I just was not quite understanding at the time, and for whatever the reason, I thank you for the time and more than that- your patience & kindness in your replies whenever I would follow up questions in trying to fully understand things (ex: one specific time that I haven't forgotten was the difficulty I had at the time in fully understanding the reasons behind the tie breaking situations in Calgary between Boitano and Orser). On that note: YES, I do agree with you here, having just recently viewed Eldredge's LP, the 2 judges who have him those !st place ordinals; a bit dubious. Especially considering they, like the 7 other judges all had the same perspective of first watching Eldredge, and then Rudy having to wait last to skate. hmmm
Dick Button was so excited at that first triple-triple he could hardly articulate himself. That's what I'm talking about. When you and your destiny cross paths, it will be nothing short of magical. Bravo, Rudy. This is a legendary performance that won't ever be forgotten.
I remember this performance. He was so amazing. Y’all need to see his ,”Send in the clowns” program..No words! ❤️❤️❤️
Look at Todd Edridge in the post ad interview. He can't conceal his annoyance his eyes are flashing and hs lips pinched together lol
Yes, he’s mad and probably wanted to get out of there.
Breathtaking! Omg!
I think if he had done a second 3A at 4:34 instead of a 2A, the building would've exploded. Still inspired by this 26 years later.
AMAZING!!!!
Did they every show a medal ceremony for Rudy's win? I remember the one for the 96 worlds, but I can't ever remember watching Rudy being crowned the new US Men's Champion. Would love to hear the crowd during that!!!!
On this night, Rudy brought his figure skating to the height and respectability of the Bolshoi.
Tremendous!
I applaud the two judges who gave 6.0 for this. He was the last guy up, the clear winner. No reason not to.
The technical merit mark and the artistic impression mark are added together. Even though the third judge gave him a 6.0 mark for impression, the 5.7 technical mark added to it ranked him at second place. But the majority of seven out of nine judges placed him first. A skater needs at least five out of nine judges placing him first in order to win.
@@RaymondHng I know. I was not making a comment on the ordinals or the majority of votes. I was just happy a judge gave him a perfect 6.0. I do think its bizarre though that any judge would have placed him second though, he was the clear winner.
@@mikeg4576 As a viewer, you're watching one video that is being switched from multiple cameras to achieve the best view at all times. The nine judges, however, are seated along the entire length of one side of the rink. That's nine different points of view for each individual judge that does not change throughout the entire competition. A skater that performs an element successfully or unsuccessfully on one far side of the rink will get a distant view from the judge seated farthest away from him, but a better view from the judge seated closest to him.
@@RaymondHng Splitting hairs... Galindo's performance was clearly better. He made no mistakes. Eldredge did. The judging shouldn't be so technical and advanced that it alienates the fans from being able to decide who the clear winner was, in situations like this where one person's performance was clearly better...
@@mikeg4576 It's not splitting hairs. You're giving yourself the false impression that what you are seeing in the video is exactly what the nine judges are seeing. What the camera sees and what one particular judge sees can be different. The judges are not watching the performance on camera along with the television audience. They are watching it with their own eyes. Humans do not have telephoto lens in their eyes that can zoom in on the action. You as someone watching a video have all the benefit of several camera angles, close-ups, and overhead shots. Also viewing angles can be different. The camera can be pointed at 0 degrees at the skater while a judge can be sitting at the opposite end of the rink 60 meters away with his eyes pointed at 180 degrees at the skater.
Furthermore, the 6.0 judging system is a _relative_ judging system. It is not a point-based system used in the current International Judging System. Skaters do not win by single marks alone. You cannot ignore ordinals, lowest majorities, and factored placements. They all come into play in determining the winner of the competition.
So beautiful!!!!
He was just fabuleux and fantastique to see Edward Arckless ex Royal Opéra Ballet Covent Garden Londen
This is so gorgeous
Who gave him 5.7 for technical merit after a clean performance with a 3A-3T?🧐
Todd...it's okay to say that Rudy gave a great skate.
I believe this and John Curry’s Olympic performance were Dick’s favorites in men’s skating.
Honestamente prefiero el patinaje que se hacía a finales de los noventas y en la primera década de los dos mil, porque no se requería de saltos complicados para atrapar a la audiencia, sino que se realizaban rutinas verdaderamente artísticas, además de que se podía ver en cada patinador la pasión y amor que tenían por el deporte. En la actualidad puede que existan saltos y secuencias más complejas, pero para mi ya no hay tanto valor artístico como antes, ahora solo es ver quien puede conseguir más puntos con saltos más complicados, y el tiempo que antes se usaba para la interpretación artística, ahora solo es un preámbulo para el próximo salto
Does he pro rotate some of his jumps????
"The whole San Jose arena has just exploded and you, Dick Button, along with it!" - Terry Gannon
"I... well..." -Dick Button
This is the biggest on-air nut Button ever had. Let's just savor it for what it is.
7:25: How the hell do you give someone a 6.0 and then place them second in ordinals?
Brilliant and this program is the best ever⛸⛸⛸⛸
I was there...
was exhilarating to be there in the audience...
we were all out of our seats even before the music stopped...
a once in a lifetime experience!!
Rose Jenkins Lucky you, to be there!
I was there also - the GREATEST skate in history!! The phrase "The building shook" sounds hokey BUT that BUILDING SHOOK ... deafening roar and you could FEEL the rumble thru your feet thru your entire body! Never will forget that moment 😁
@@ronronizetti2534, I wish I were there to be fed with that eletrified energy
I was There too. I was part of the house tech crew running lights. I was there for most events, so I had seen it all. That's me at time point 5:50 above the RUDY sign white hat and beard. I was not a big figure skating fan but Rudy's performance was one of the most defining moments in the buildings history to that point. To say it brought the house down would be an understatement.
I wasn’t there for this amazing experience but I was there when Jason Brown had his amazing river dance routine at nationals and I can tell you. I understand is what you’re talking about, it’s electric when your live inside the Auditorium.
I was 18 when I first saw this. I will be 40 tomorrow and it still bring tears to my eyes. I love you Rudy. You are an inspiration.
Who’s watching this with tears of joy in their eyes ?!!!🙋🏼♀️🙋🏼♀️🙋🏼♀️🙋🏼♀️👏👏👏👏👏👏23 years later and still magical
For Rudy this moment was his olympic gold.
Yes completely agree 👍 and glad he got a world bronze medal too!
Over 20 years later, this performance still holds up! Fantastic. I remember watching this live on TV, and just lost my mind it was so good.
I was fortunate enough to be in the audience the day this happened and it was truly something to behold. The performance of a lifetime and it still sends chills down my spine when I think about it today.
He was finally inducted into the Figure Skating Hall of Fame along with choreographer Lori Nichol at the 2013 U.S. Champtionships in Omaha, Nebraska.
Omg 21 years later this program still brings me to tears! And the audience was AMAZING!
I love it when he waves at 4:18 b/c it's like he's thinking "I can pretty much do whatever I want at this point, I've got this championship. I can wave at the crowd, smoke a joint, have a drink, take a nap. I got this".
Every time I rewatch this I THANK GOD I was there in the arena to witness it live!!! The sound was deafening and it truly felt like that building sustained earthquake damage! Those "Bravo"s you hear as he finishes were mine!
Rudy’s artistry is just amazing. Figure skating is missing that now a days. I remember watching this live and thinking he was on the moment he hit that ice. Beautiful skating.
Doesn't matter how many times I see this video, I still ball my eyes out at the end! One of my most favorite, favorite performances ever!
Christmas Snow me too!
+Christmas Snow AMEN!
It's "bawl", not "ball".
Well quit watching it and you wouldn't bawl your eyes out. LOL
i imagine she meant happy crying, as in, crying from the beauty of it, that's the best kind of crying.
His speed, footwork, artistry and jumps were amazing! I miss skaters in this era.
I love Rudy's arm and hand placement. seems so fluid and natural not just arms hanging there, or in open 2nd position.
Wow, the crowd went absolutely wild, clapping and cheering throughout and then a total standing ovation at the end! Completely deserved!
My God that 3axel was beautiful. Also that layback position in that combo spin is just gorgeous.
"He deserved all 6.0s in my book for artistic impression." Totally agree, and this remains one of my favorite performances of all time. I so miss Dick Button. Rudy reminded me so much of John Curry, so beautiful.
I don't think I've ever heard Dick Button so excited. I loved it. :)
Rudy Galindo: Fire on Ice! 🔥 And a BIG Thank You to his Sister Laura Galindo - Coach! ❤
Rudy Galindo is a star here! Agree with the announcer, he deserved all 6's!! 26 years old!
I cry every time I watch this.. He been through so much & slayed this performance!
That look on Eldridge's face is priceless! I'm sure even though he wasn't perfect, he never thought there was any chance of him losing title to anyone; much less Rudy! Congrats! ;-)
Yes! I loved that "I'm screwed" look he had on his face.
Eldridge was akin to a male Michelle Kwan ... USFSA touted them unmercifully during a rather lull decade. However, America seemed always surprised when (true) "competition" showed up (as here) and they lost! I was never fooled
I love Todd but this was Rudy’s championship. Just exquisite.
Eldridge is such a tool...his ungracious response during the interview was just classless.
@@lantana8383 A review of his Twitter feed in recent years backs up this assessment of him being a tool.
I remember this like it was yesterday because of the magical aspect of Rudy’s skating. He had so many tragedies it’s amazing he could function, much less skate brilliantly. Todd was always a favorite of mine, but that night I was rooting for Rudy. This is one of my favorite moments in all of sports, right up there with Dan Jansen’s gold medal performance, the Miracle on Ice, Tonya Harding’s 1991 US Chanpionship, American Pharoh’s triple crown, the 2011 World Series & the year the Saints won the Super Bowl. I could go on but you get the gist.
Who are you Elaine Snow ?? you write brilliantly ....you get the gist.
Let's not forget when the Anaheim Angeles won the World Series!
This program was brilliant. And he won without doing a single quad jump! So much emphasis today is put on doing quads. I would rather see a program with beautiful artistic impression that captures the audience rather than a robotic program with nothing but quad jumps.
I cannot form the words to describe how perfect this is. So energizing and perfect. 6.0 all the way for me!
he destroyed this arena after this performance.. unforgettable..
Rudy, Rudy, Rudy!
This or any arena, past and future.
@@piznoctsauo8141 Exactly!
One of the greatest moments in us nationals !
Even thou I know how this is going to turn out... My heart ♥ was still in my mouth!!! Just one of the most beautiful performances ever!
A follower of skating for many years, there are 5 performances I watch over and over, spellbound each time: Tai and Randy 1979 Worlds LP, Katerina Witt 1987 Worlds LP, G&G 1988 Olympics LP, Rudy Galindo 1996 US LP, and Yuna Kim 2010 Olympics LP. But Rudy's performance is the only one that leaves me smiling and crying at the same time. Plus, Dick Button is absolutely adorable here, love him.
I agree but u would add midori ito's worlds 1989, and a few of Michelle kwan's programs. Both 1998 so and lp at nationals and 2004 lp tosca at nationals! Those crowds where hyped up after lol
I wish I had been there!
Thank Tchaikovsky.
I think he didn't get all sixes because he was openly gay.
tony smith
Though he did not receive all 6.0s, seven of the nine judges ranked him first.
nearly 17 years later and I still have the exact same reaction, pure giddiness with a side of misty eyes. Truly one of the most underrated moments in any sport at any time.
I watched this live. LEGEND.
Me as well. I was working at a bar on a slow day. Got to see every bit of it. Gives me chills 20 years later still.
Yup me too! Jaw dropped to the floor! Unforgettable performance!! ☺️👍👏⛸🌈
Me too. His talent is amazing!
I remember watching this on TV when it aired. Can’t believe how long ago it was! I cried then when I saw it and I still do now. 😄😄❤️❤️
One of the best moments on ice!
One of the Top 5 (perhaps the Top 3) skating performances of ALL TIME!
Vividly remember seeing this awesome performance live! My jaw was on the floor, and I had tears in my eyes! So proud of Rudy! He deserved the championship! An unforgettable skating moment! And cherish and loved Dick's commentary! The best! ☺️👍👏💃🏿⛸🌈
he's truly a beautiful skater. so graceful and passionate. flexible, masculine, feminine. perf
The total package! I have not seen a performance that tops this- Beautiful!
WOW!!! I've never seen this. Amazing! One of the most beautiful programs in men's history.
I never get tired of watching this! Love you, Rudy!
My favorite routine of all time.
One of my all time fave programs ever!
Brilliant & great!! Rudy is the Rocky of Figure Skaters!! He also has a wonderful sister.
I watch this clip all the time it's just so beautiful and simply inspirational and that no matter what you going through you can achieve your dreams,
How many times have I seen this program and it makes me cry every time! I remember watching this when it aired and rooting so hard for him... such a great moment! ❤
The very best .....the announcers are clapping at the end. Beautiful
Amazing one of the best moments in sports he’s skates so beautiful.i watch this clip all the time Rudy Galindo you’re Amazing