Debi Thomas (USA) - 1988 Calgary, Figure Skating, Exhibitions

[TheKoodude7]

wow she's wonderful! A truly gifted skater

[kgministry]

I agree... Ever time I hear this song, I think of Debbie Thomas. Excellent skater. It is because of Debbie Thomas that I started watching the Olympics. One of the BEST skaters i've seen.

[Nypdcosby]

@kgministry Every time I hear this song, I think of her as well!

[sneeyize45]

@Nypdcosby Same here. Whenever I hear this tune it's Debi Thomas' performance that I remember -- 24 years later (that's how long it will be in 2 more days that she performed this.) I try to remember Dick Button's words about her, heard on this video, & from this performance in remembering when I hit a rut in my life -- that I have to remember to rise like the Phoenix & go on -- to me those were some of the most memorable words from Mr. Button & thing that makes this performance so memorable!

[Gvieto]

Thank you for this video. The People's Champion of figure skating. She is a true role model for all of us to never give up your dream.

[kamwrites]

This song suits her. She's the only skater I've ever seen who truly skates to the beat of the music in her performances, and this routine is a prime example of that.

[JohnBlvu]

22 years later and I can not hear this song without fondly remembering Debi Thomas. A true athlete. A spectacular performance. Simply amazing.

[habuteru]

Thank you for posting this!

[TeamKween2010]

I still am blown away that this program was improvised. It was well choregraphed. She sure knows how to do it...and do it well :D

[OkieGal1955]

I agree with suzychreamcheesez .... I have been looking for this forever also! It has been stuck in mind all these years. Fabulous performance by a beautiful lady!! Thank you so much!!

[suzycreamcheesez]

FINALLY! I've been looking for this forever! THANK YOU SO MUCH!