I’m obsessed with his landing positions. Just nothing to scrutinize. The posture, the extension through his arms and legs, the way he throws his head back. I mean, truly I’ve never seen a more beautiful landing position. He was oozing style.
Christopher Bowman is probably one of the most underrated skaters in history. Notice the quality of his jumps and his positions in the way he lands. Perfection. He didn't need the triple axel. Had he not had his demons and struggles, he would have probably been a multiple world and Olympic champion
Bi-polar and a genius when not on the edge or over the edge of madness. his performance of Maria is heartfelt and classic. Search it out, worth viewing.
If you pay attention to his self-description ,it is clear he knew who he was; good points and difficult personality traits. Which is a lot more than most performers are willing to admit. He was exceptional and brought great skill and beautiful musical interpretation to the art of figure skating. He will always be missed.
As a preteen, I sent Christopher Bowman a telegram during one of the Olympics inbetween his long and short programs. It said "You can do it!" I felt connected to him in some way. Not so much seen in the piece during this video besides that he felt more flawed and therefore human than the other skaters. Someone who, obviously, had a lot of detractors but had the potential and ability to really strike out. Maybe in today's skating culture, he would've fit in more and found the nurturing he needed.
I agree. I could not picture him skating to classical music. He was an upbeat and charming guy. Yes! He would of done better in today's skating culture. Now they can skate to any music a skater likes. Sad and tragic he died so young. I liked to watch him skate.
Perhaps you are right. In the Netherlands they didn't die with the 80s. I remember many people with mullets here in the first few years of the 90s. Even some of my class fellows still had them.
I’m obsessed with his landing positions. Just nothing to scrutinize. The posture, the extension through his arms and legs, the way he throws his head back. I mean, truly I’ve never seen a more beautiful landing position. He was oozing style.
No one has landing positions like that anymore. I truly, truly miss that.
I forget who said it, but the quote "There is no greater burden than potential" applied to Chris in so many ways. May he rest in peace.
Christopher Bowman is probably one of the most underrated skaters in history. Notice the quality of his jumps and his positions in the way he lands. Perfection. He didn't need the triple axel. Had he not had his demons and struggles, he would have probably been a multiple world and Olympic champion
Bowman had a masculine elegance on the ice. Strong yet elegant.
He makes me think of Scott Moir with a mullet.
Wow. This skate wasn't nearly as good as I remembered it. Bowman at his best was better than this.
One of the best skater's of all time, May he rest in peace!
I always loved watching Christopher Bowman skate, this program is so elegant and fun at the same time!
He was marvelous and beyond. Could be Desi Arnaz Jrs. brother. So handsome. RIP you are remembered and greatly missed.
Bi-polar and a genius when not on the edge or over the edge of madness. his performance of Maria is heartfelt and classic. Search it out, worth viewing.
If you pay attention to his self-description ,it is clear he knew who he was; good points and difficult personality traits. Which is a lot more than most performers are willing to admit. He was exceptional and brought great skill and beautiful musical interpretation to the art of figure skating. He will always be missed.
Christopher, we miss you!!! Always and forever. A passing, shooting star who burned bright--incredible talent and artistry. One of the sport's best.
The complete package. He did it his way. Cannot take that away from him.
That is for sure. He was memorizing
Still thinking there might an audience out there for Christopher's Memoir.
One more thing. John Nicks not withstanding...Christopher's performances were all heart and soul and he was the best at what he did.
As a preteen, I sent Christopher Bowman a telegram during one of the Olympics inbetween his long and short programs. It said "You can do it!" I felt connected to him in some way. Not so much seen in the piece during this video besides that he felt more flawed and therefore human than the other skaters. Someone who, obviously, had a lot of detractors but had the potential and ability to really strike out. Maybe in today's skating culture, he would've fit in more and found the nurturing he needed.
I agree. I could not picture him skating to classical music. He was an upbeat and charming guy. Yes! He would of done better in today's skating culture. Now they can skate to any music a skater likes. Sad and tragic he died so young. I liked to watch him skate.
How sweet of you to reach out to him!
i think the second best skater in US history, after Boitano. This guy was amazing, the best looking man on the scene
Bien, c'est ca! As Raymond corbo would say!
why did all these men have mullets?
These were the 90s. One does not need to question hairstyles when viewing 90s vids. Just the lable 1990s says enougn.
because mullets died in the 80's. These men were behind the times.
Perhaps you are right. In the Netherlands they didn't die with the 80s. I remember many people with mullets here in the first few years of the 90s. Even some of my class fellows still had them.
@@vistaprime The 'modified mullet' remained for a few more years, where it was more styled and thinned at the sides. Stojko had a similar one.