Gary Beacom (born February 23, 1960) is a Canadian figure skater, choreographer and author. He is the 1983 and 1984 Canadian silver medalist and finished 11th at the 1984 Winter Olympics.
Was incarcerated in the U.S. for tax evasion, a choice Beacom made in protest as a Canadian citizen due to his personal philosophy that income tax collection is constitutionally illegal.
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Skated pairs with former girlfriend Gia Guddat.
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Signature performance is "I'm Your Man" accompanied by the music of fellow Canadian, Leonard Cohen.
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Resides in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada with his wife, Deena, and their two children.
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Is an avid and prolific musician, performing on violin, harmonica, and guitar.
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His skating career has spanned over 35 years without significant injury.
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Has a double Bachelor degree in Physics and Philosophy from the University of Toronto.
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Daughter, Stella, born 2002. Son, Garrison, born 2004.
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Competed in the 1984 Olympic Games without a coach.
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1988 World Professional Men's Figure Skating champion.