Still my all time favorite skater! He could do it all jump, spin, and interpret music. The skaters today are all about doing the Quad, there's no artistry. Paul is a true artist!
Paul Wylie's performance in the 1992 Olympics is what made me fall in love with the sport of figure skating. I hadn't seen this particular routine before, so thanks for posting it! After last night's men's free skate, I miss Paul's routines even more. His artistry, emotion, clean lines, and deep edges are almost completely missing these days.
By the way, if anyone has his performance set to the music of JFK, please post it. One of my favorites.
He is like the Chopin, Beethoven, Bach, etc. of Ice Skating! I haven't been able to watch the Olmpic's figure skating but I don't think I'm missing much.
I just found this video by accident, and I cannot agree more with the previous comments. I used to say that Brian B was the Gene Kelly of skating, but that Paul Wylie was Fred Astaire. He broke my heart many times, but I cried with joy when he won his Silver. Thanks for posting this. My only other comment is I wish he could coach artistry to today's skaters--I'm sure they already have plenty of jumping teachers.
Without the artistry of skaters like Paul Wylie, it's hard to connect with today's skaters. In retrospect, I was *much* more passionate about figure skating in the 80s and earlier 90s.
This performance actually gives me chills! Thanks so much for uploading it!
Paul is such a class act. I don't follow figure skating much anymore and after seeing this again I realize that I'm not missing much. The skaters today just can't compare to to Paul, Kristi, Scott, Brian and the like.
I couldn't agree more. Unfortunately with the "change on scoring rules" this type of skating is going to be a dying art. Figure skating was always about artistry, yes technical execution is important, but it's the artistry that sets it apart from other sports. Wylie and Eldredge have given us gifts that we could only dream others would continue. And speaking of spins look at Wylie's execution of the back scratchers, when and how, as you said, leaves one breathless.
Any kid should watch Paul to see how it's supposed to be done. He is still the most beautiful skater as of 2009. He will always be on top of my list.
Wow, some of the best toe point and stretch in any male you'll ever see. Plus, fantastic spins and that last spreadle eagle section was *sigh* just heavenly.
One of my favorite skaters, and probably the best artistic skater to have lived. My favorite is the one he did to the music from JFK, but this was wonderful too
OMG This was the best performance of Ice Skating I've ever seen! I'm just in awe....*.* He's freakin amazing!!!
princepeterwolf 1 month ago in playlist Mais vídeos de AnyaAngie
Such an elegant and emotional performance.
I remember watching this and getting weepy.
1r1sh52 11 months ago
Still my all time favorite skater! He could do it all jump, spin, and interpret music. The skaters today are all about doing the Quad, there's no artistry. Paul is a true artist!
angela1830 1 year ago 2
Paul rules!
TracyAndersonFoxhunt 1 year ago
Paul Wylie's performance in the 1992 Olympics is what made me fall in love with the sport of figure skating. I hadn't seen this particular routine before, so thanks for posting it! After last night's men's free skate, I miss Paul's routines even more. His artistry, emotion, clean lines, and deep edges are almost completely missing these days.
By the way, if anyone has his performance set to the music of JFK, please post it. One of my favorites.
jiyoungle 2 years ago 2
Ok nevermind about the JFK one. I didn't realize that it's the video with the title "Paul Wylie 1996 Three Masters on Ice."
jiyoungle 2 years ago
He is like the Chopin, Beethoven, Bach, etc. of Ice Skating! I haven't been able to watch the Olmpic's figure skating but I don't think I'm missing much.
elenaptrear 2 years ago
I just found this video by accident, and I cannot agree more with the previous comments. I used to say that Brian B was the Gene Kelly of skating, but that Paul Wylie was Fred Astaire. He broke my heart many times, but I cried with joy when he won his Silver. Thanks for posting this. My only other comment is I wish he could coach artistry to today's skaters--I'm sure they already have plenty of jumping teachers.
cluegard 2 years ago 3
Without the artistry of skaters like Paul Wylie, it's hard to connect with today's skaters. In retrospect, I was *much* more passionate about figure skating in the 80s and earlier 90s.
This performance actually gives me chills! Thanks so much for uploading it!
LuKasAV6 2 years ago 8
Paul is such a class act. I don't follow figure skating much anymore and after seeing this again I realize that I'm not missing much. The skaters today just can't compare to to Paul, Kristi, Scott, Brian and the like.
lighteyes214 2 years ago 3
This type of charisma and artistry is what figure skating today is greatly lacking. Screw the quads this is what truly leaves my breathless...
XxSkatingFan4LifexXD 2 years ago 5
I couldn't agree more. Unfortunately with the "change on scoring rules" this type of skating is going to be a dying art. Figure skating was always about artistry, yes technical execution is important, but it's the artistry that sets it apart from other sports. Wylie and Eldredge have given us gifts that we could only dream others would continue. And speaking of spins look at Wylie's execution of the back scratchers, when and how, as you said, leaves one breathless.
Jukka70 2 years ago 4
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bunnyinskates 2 years ago
i'm speechless, just amazing
shakira04031991 2 years ago
Any kid should watch Paul to see how it's supposed to be done. He is still the most beautiful skater as of 2009. He will always be on top of my list.
skateschool 2 years ago 2
I think there maybe is a handful of men who could pull off this kind of artistry. simply breathtaking.
RR2023 3 years ago 9
Wow, some of the best toe point and stretch in any male you'll ever see. Plus, fantastic spins and that last spreadle eagle section was *sigh* just heavenly.
spartyutube 3 years ago 11
Guy is a class act on and off the ice!
JPPT1974 3 years ago 6
I looove himm
the best
mymcrrromance 3 years ago 5
One of my favorite skaters, and probably the best artistic skater to have lived. My favorite is the one he did to the music from JFK, but this was wonderful too
Jukka70 4 years ago 4
BEATIFUL
acaestoy85 4 years ago 4
he is definitely the best spinner. ever.
sinazapple 4 years ago 7
Love this program!! He is an amazing skater and a great interpreter of music!! Love this song and love Paul!! Great Skate!!
Lauren2743 4 years ago 3
Paul is one of the few skaters who can really handle "big" music. A wonderful artist. Beautiful lines.
Darthestar 4 years ago 5