I’ve shown this before over the years, but it warrants another viewing. You see, back in 1996, Rudy Galindo, the ice skater, was going to perform his long program at the U.S. Championships in nearby San Jose. The situation seemed like it was made for a movie:
- He had recently lost a brother and his father to death;
- He was the oldest competitor (at 26, that’s ancient in the world of skating);
- He had lost his skating partner who broke up with him;
- He was the very last competitor to perform, and in front of a home town audience, the pressure was immense
His performance was nothing short of spectacular, and I’ve always enjoyed watching this clip from start to finish. It shows magnificent grace under pressure, and I’m so happy his hard work paid off.
