Christopher Bowman 1992 Olympics Long Program

[MsPelicanus]

ice skater to drug addict!

[ja3399]

What a talented skater. No discipline, drug abuse, and he died a few years ago. An equally-talented 'wild child," Nicole Bobek recently was charged with drug trafficking and could have got 10 years in prison, but she got a "bye," and her sentence was 5 years probation.  Hope she is not dead in a few years. Her mother got right on Facebook, said Nicole was "free as a bird," and invited everybody to come and party at her house. How horrible and scary.

[nasaltla]

If he had skated under the new scoring system, he would have received very high marks for his transitions and connections within his elements. He was ahead of his time in that area. Such a great talent.

[tinymavy]

It is bad how hard it was to move up under the 6.0 system. When this guys landed his jumps his flow out and position are excellent!

What music is this?

[swerveon]

such a beautiful talent - such a tragic ending - I'll remember him like this.

[jadelynn67]

All I have to say is I watched him from the beginning......I remember him in Little House on the Prairie, I think he was expected to be the best in anything he did, but I think he got caught up, I don't think he realized his potential in anything he did because I don't think he trusted his fame. a lot of insecurities there, and now he is gone....dead at 40 years old. I loved this guy, I'm just afraid he didn't love himself.

[churchmousie]

Does anyone have Chris' long program performance from the 1989 Nationals? I was there and saw it in person -- got his autograph, too.

So sorry to learn a few months ago of his death. "Bowman the Showman" was my mother's favorite men's singles skater. He will always be remembered.

[HattieLovesCattie]

I got toHe was so nice.His neighbor was a friend of mine.I was saddened to learn of Chris's death.

[MazennBb]

He's Dead

[ShamusMacGuffin]

Thanks for recapping that.

[HattieLovesCattie]

Nicole Bobek better get her act together or she will end up like Chris.

[mhughes72]

Brilliant, talented, tortured-we miss you, you were one in a million. Your friend Mary from RI

[trackaghost]

I remember watching this and how the press had labeled him Bowman the Showman. They were also calling him The Bad Boy of Figure Skating. I was sad to hear of his death.

I'm rooting for Johnny Weir to get to the Olympics again and win the gold this time. He is very talented and can do it.

[rcardo]

I feel make a cry... Because he is pass away... So sad. He is great skater. I know he is change life different in the world... May god bless to him.

[delpa1986]

No amount of medication, exercise or surgery could keep you eternal. So, dont u feel bad about death coz youll get there.

Think about it. Be nice to all while youre living well coz when its gone, its gone. U just never know when.

[salome7580]

Boy that was a real pick me up!

[Imnoteveryone]

Thank you for posting this performance. I used to have a tape of this, but it is lost or taped over.

[tellito1]

he looks the same skate like michelle kwan, beautiful skate

[asianamericanfocus]

Thanks for putting this on youtube so we can all remember Chris' great performances.

[miketennis19ny]

RIP Christopher.

[hyancinth70]

I was disappointed when I heard about Bowman's death on the radio, last night. I had a short-lived crush on him, when I saw him skate for the first time, in 1987. He will be missed.

[HAPPYSHOP1]

You had it all...but could not handle it...you lived you live like a candle in the wind.....I loved you then and I love you now.

May you rest in peace.

[leighwood20]

It doesn't matter who podiumed at the Olympics. Christoperh Bowman was the best skater of them all. No one could touch his talent. We will miss you Chris

[BlueEyesDance]

So sorry to hear about Christopher's death. I enjoyed watching his skating.

[pellebravesskylar]

My mom had a huge crush on him. So cute and so, so talented. I really wish he had lived up to his potential - and lived longer, too.

[imcalgal]

Ahh -- This is how I'll always want to always remember Chris! He's now at peace; his deamons are gone. May God bless his family and friends.

[brn2s8]

What a tragedy! Being Canadian, I remember the rivalry between Browning and Bowman in '89 and '90 very well, but after that, it seemed to fade.

Such a talent, he never fulled realized his full potential.

[Ivette522]

You were always Gold Medal worthy in my eyes.

Thank you for graciously entertaining us.

Rest in Peace. You will be missed.

[lyverbird]

In spite of lack of figure skating coverage in Ireland, I'm a big fan and knew of Christopher Bowman, tuned in to watch after hearing the sad news of his death. He sure could skate! It's a pity that he could not shake of the demons and realise his full potential to become one of the greatest skaters ever - it was within his talent to do it...

[deerecub1977]

the best,too beautiful for this world

[pbearfox]

He was wonderful to watch! HE was ful of life!

You will be missed Christopher! GOD SPEED !

[1voice4you]

he always wowed the crowd with his performances...

[onlineangel100]

what a star!!i ve just read that this guys just died.....how tragic...he's so full of life and sparkle here....made me cry..

[tekalynn]

I like to remember him like this. He looks so ecstatic (and not, I hope, on coke). Rest in peace.

[waddleduckie1]

Rest in peace, Mr. Bowman. You will be missed.

[donnieboi70]

This was after he kicked a nasty coke habit?

[sixfootpianist7]

Wow. That haircut is so painful to watch. Oh man. I laughed so hard when he fell at the end. Hahaha!

[rosepetalessence]

Verne is wrong. You CAN medal from 7th place, it's just very tough.