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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