International Figure Skating

An On Ice Perspective

You may have seen videos of Jordan Cowan gliding around the ice holding a camera attached to a large contraption, filming skaters on the ice, bringing to life another side of the sport. His lens captures the angles of deep edges, the sound of blades gliding across the ice, and the flow and speed of skaters that we do not normally get to see up close.

The concept, born just three years ago on an outdoor rink in Sun Valley, Idaho, has been a hit with skaters and fans alike. Through his videos, Cowan has provided a new insight and visual understanding of a side of skating previously unseen. His projects run the gamut from singles skaters and synchronized skating teams doing run-throughs of programs

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