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flag Former U.S. ice dancer Jordan Cowan became the first camera operator to film figure skating on the ice at the 2026 Winter Olympics, using a custom rig to capture emotional moments from a unique, ground-level perspective.

flag Jordan Cowan, a former U.S. ice dancer, made history at the 2026 Winter Olympics by becoming the first camera operator to film figure skating events directly on the ice. flag Using a custom, lightweight camera rig and training in Pilates and yoga for agility, he skates backward after performances to capture unfiltered emotional moments of skaters, including American Ilya Malinin. flag Dressed in a white tuxedo to blend in, Cowan works with Olympic Broadcasting Services, filming competition results, medal ceremonies, and the closing gala while avoiding interference. flag His work, rooted in his 2018 venture On Ice Perspectives, offers viewers an intimate, ground-level view of the sport’s emotional core, marking a significant innovation in Olympic coverage.

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