Such a sad story. I always rooted for this sexy, masculine, beautiful man to make it through his demons. Such a shame, but thank you for the lovely moments. You were always a dream to watch. XO always and peace in a better place, is my wish for you.
This man was who he was and made no apologies. He wasn't fake, phony, or forced. He had talent and to those who are sad for 'what might have been' I am grateful for what WAS. I admire him for his honesty AND his self awareness...he was a credit to figure skating and a gift to those of us who love to see a purist in action...skate with the angels, Chris and thank you for the memories. This man wasn't about money, medals, or anything other than entertaining an audience with his incredible talent!
Ok, Chris was an absolute natural. Brian Boitano said that if he had to name the top 3 skaters the world has ever seen, Chris would be one of them. He was also the first to receive a 6.0 at Skate America. Chris' difficult childhood and those that turned their backs on him when he went to them for help all led to his demise. He was one of the most graceful and gracious on and off the ice.
What a terrific program. Thanks for this blast from the past. It is too bad Bowman's talent could not turn into a successful coaching career due to his addictions.
His mom was devoted to him, from what I understand. Chris needed major discipline growing up, and as rebellious as he was, seemed to respond best to those people who were straight up with him. Just look at his relationship w/his former coach, Frank Carroll.
I read that he said coke helped keep his weight down when competiting, but I don't think his overall skating reflects coked-up performance. He was being drug tested pre-competition by the skating association starting in 1989, I believe, and I read that he said he was paranoid that he'd test positive for drugs in the weeks prior to competitions. So he cleaned up and stayed off drugs in the weeks before competition.
I'm sitting here bawling my eyes out. I think this is the best skate Chris ever did. So much talent. So much charisma. Gone too soon. "Somebody's looking out for me upstairs," he says. RIP
This man was one of skating's all-time best, a genius at his sport.
mhughes72 7 months ago
Wow! What an ending! Amazing performance!
DaTallOne25 8 months ago
Such a sad story. I always rooted for this sexy, masculine, beautiful man to make it through his demons. Such a shame, but thank you for the lovely moments. You were always a dream to watch. XO always and peace in a better place, is my wish for you.
luckeybunney 8 months ago
This man was who he was and made no apologies. He wasn't fake, phony, or forced. He had talent and to those who are sad for 'what might have been' I am grateful for what WAS. I admire him for his honesty AND his self awareness...he was a credit to figure skating and a gift to those of us who love to see a purist in action...skate with the angels, Chris and thank you for the memories. This man wasn't about money, medals, or anything other than entertaining an audience with his incredible talent!
getrealandsee 8 months ago
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getrealandsee 8 months ago
Ok, Chris was an absolute natural. Brian Boitano said that if he had to name the top 3 skaters the world has ever seen, Chris would be one of them. He was also the first to receive a 6.0 at Skate America. Chris' difficult childhood and those that turned their backs on him when he went to them for help all led to his demise. He was one of the most graceful and gracious on and off the ice.
irishgoddess19 1 year ago
He hit jumps , but walked around the rest of the program with spins 1/8 mile an hr.
MrDolenz 2 years ago
What a terrific program. Thanks for this blast from the past. It is too bad Bowman's talent could not turn into a successful coaching career due to his addictions.
asianamericanfocus 4 years ago
His mom was devoted to him, from what I understand. Chris needed major discipline growing up, and as rebellious as he was, seemed to respond best to those people who were straight up with him. Just look at his relationship w/his former coach, Frank Carroll.
flatsee 4 years ago
Not to speak ill of the dead but.. I wonder how much the cocaine helped his performances.
donnieboi70 4 years ago
I read that he said coke helped keep his weight down when competiting, but I don't think his overall skating reflects coked-up performance. He was being drug tested pre-competition by the skating association starting in 1989, I believe, and I read that he said he was paranoid that he'd test positive for drugs in the weeks prior to competitions. So he cleaned up and stayed off drugs in the weeks before competition.
novembermiss 4 years ago 5
Look at the large crowd for Skate America. Impressive. Numbers like that never happen for Skate America these days. Overpriced.
ohioweatherguy 4 years ago
Where are the personalities in skating? If I had a chance to see Chris Bowman skate, I'd do it in a hot second.
MissFit29 3 years ago 5
Rest in Peace Showman.
marquitaj2002 4 years ago 3
Rest in Peace Showman :(
escaflowne9282 4 years ago 2
What a tremendous loss, such a shame, a gifted man, lost to drugs and alcohol way too soon. I pray he has now at peace.
mackayentertainment 4 years ago
He was a talented man....may he be at peace with himself now...RIP "Showman Bowman".....
bbnbama 4 years ago
I'm sitting here bawling my eyes out. I think this is the best skate Chris ever did. So much talent. So much charisma. Gone too soon. "Somebody's looking out for me upstairs," he says. RIP
LWOPP 4 years ago 2
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I wouldn't say natural. He was coked out of his mind.
donnieboi70 4 years ago
Amazing performance. Thanks for posting. RIP, Chris.
makeve 4 years ago
RIP, Chris.
OapostropheC 4 years ago
cutie! He's so happy! Did he win!
SpaGirl85 4 years ago
You know, I believe that this was the one held in Oakland and Rudy Gallindo won; I could be wrong.....
MizMiche 4 years ago
Rudy's comeback was in 1996 at the Nationals in San Jose. Another great comeback!
LWOPP 4 years ago