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Former ice dancer brings Olympic figure skating into close focus for the first time
Jordan Cowan is the first on-ice camera operator in Olympic figure skating history, capturing raw emotions for Olympic Broadcasting Services across the Milan-Cortina Winter Games.
- On Sunday, Jordan Cowan operated the steadicam on the figure skating ice during the pairs short program, becoming the first on-ice Olympic camera operator.
- Cowan started his company in 2018, inspired by televised ballroom dance, aiming to capture athletes' stories and emotions up close.
- Using a custom steadicam rig, Cowan designed a lightweight setup on an electronically stabilized gimbal and trains with Pilates and yoga to match athletes’ speed safely.
- Working for Olympic Broadcasting Services, Cowan provides footage to national broadcasting rights holders, creating a new niche for figure skating broadcasts beyond traditional camera angles.
- He will also be on the ice for medals ceremonies and the closing gala, which requires reading skaters' moves to avoid getting in the way.
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Former ice dancer brings Olympic figure skating into close focus for the first time
Former U.S. ice dancer Jordan Cowan now skates on the Olympic rink as a camera operator, giving viewers for the first time a close look at figure skaters’ emotions.
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