Rudy Galindo

Rudy Galindo
Galindo in 1996
Full name	Val Joe Galindo
Born	(1969-09-07) September 7, 1969 (age 55) San Jose, California, U.S.
Height	5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Figure skating career
Country	United States
Coach	Laura Galindo-Black
Retired	1996
Medal record Men's Figure Skating Representing  United States World Championships 1996 Edmonton Men's singles World Junior Championships 1987 Kitchener Men's singles 1986 Sarajevo Men's singles 1985 Colorado Springs Men's singles Pairs' Figure skating World Junior Championships 1988 Brisbane Pairs 1987 Kitchener Pairs

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.