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Hot figure skating camera operator becomes the accidental star of the Olympics

Jordan Cowan's white suit and skills behind the camera made him go viral this week.

The former U.S. competitive ice dancer has captured the imaginations of figure skating fans who have watched him skating backwards, and often on one leg, while holding a large camera rig.

But there have also been trickier moments to navigate, like when his childhood friend, out gay Olympian Paul Poirier, won bronze for Team Canada in the ice dancing event.

In his excitement over the win, he may have lost focus, but it made the moment feel even more raw and emotional for the viewer.

Hot figure skating camera operator becomes the accidental star of the Olympics — Out

Jordan Cowan's white suit and skills behind the camera made him go viral this week.

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More articles:

On-ice cameraman brings new Olympic angle

When figure skaters finish Olympic routines the most private seconds often come next - the deep breath after the music stops, quick look to the boards, a sense of relief or disappointment before facing their coaches in the kiss-and-cry area.

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Reuters article is also published by NBC Olympics: https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/meet-jordan-cowan-man-changing-game-figure-skating-videography

Yahoo Sports:

Winter Olympics 2026: How 1 ice skating cameraman is delivering the Games' best images

After every figure skater finishes their routine, Jordan Cowan steps onto the ice to capture their emotions up close for the world to see.

sports.yahoo.com

Skating backwards in an all-white suit: Meet the accidental star of this year’s Winter Olympics (CNN): https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/19/sport/jordan-cowan-winter-olympics-figure-skating-camera

The Advocate:

Hot figure skating camera operator becomes the accidental star of the Olympics

Jordan Cowan's white suit and skills behind the camera made him go viral this week.

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ETA link to Jordan's preview of Amber's exhibition program:

On Ice Perspectives ❄️🎥 on Instagram: "It’s Exhibition Gala day! Here’s a hint at what’s to come, live for the entire world! BTS: U.S. National Champion and future Olympic Team Gold Medalist @amberglenniceskater performs at the Making Team USA namin

730K likes, 2,393 comments - oniceperspectives on February 20, 2026: "It’s Exhibition Gala day! Here’s a hint at what’s to come, live for the entire world! BTS: U.S. National Champion and future Olympic Team Gold Medalist @amberglenniceskater performs at the Making Team USA naming ceremony...

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CBC Olympics:

Canada's Olympic Network on Instagram: "He's like a mad scientist on skates 🧪⛸️ Julie Stewart-Binks interviews Jordan Cowan, the Skating Camera Operator bringing you closer to the action at Milano Cortina 2026. #OlympicBTS presented by @canadianti

8,434 likes, 129 comments - cbcolympics on February 17, 2026: "He's like a mad scientist on skates 🧪⛸️ Julie Stewart-Binks interviews Jordan Cowan, the Skating Camera Operator bringing you closer to the action at Milano Cortina 2026. #OlympicBTS presented by @canadiantire".

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NBC BAY AREA on Instagram: "We got to meet the camera guy who became an unlikely star of #figureskating at the #Olympics in #Milan. He skates backwards in a white suit while operating a camera rig of his own design, and he wants you to feel all the f

49K likes, 526 comments - nbcbayarea on February 19, 2026: "We got to meet the camera guy who became an unlikely star of #figureskating at the #Olympics in #Milan. He skates backwards in a white suit while operating a camera rig of his own design, and he wants you to feel all the feels of...

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How and why he created his camera apparatus. And also some information about the outfit he wears.

 

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I've been posting about Jordan at the Olympics in the original cheer thread that I started for him years ago : https://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/th...ideo-appreciation-thread.107449/#post-6899325

 

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I was fascinated by this. Thanks.
(And yes, the white outfit looked cool.)

 

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How a Former Ice Dancer Became Olympic Figure Skating’s First On-Ice Camera Operator (Feb. 25):

How a Former Ice Dancer Became Olympic Figure Skating's First On-Ice Camera Operator | CineD

Former ice dancer Jordan Cowan makes Olympic history as first on-ice camera operator at 2026 Milan Cortina, using a custom gimbal rig

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[Sylvia]

I just came across this Q&A that includeds Jordan - Inside the Voice & Vision Behind Viktori, Part II: Jordan Cowan & Carlos Cardona
From behind the lens: a reflection on collaboration, storytelling, movement & the raw beauty of skating on film.
'Viktori' (Film) and Brad & Lily (Nov. 26, 2025):

Inside the Voice & Vision Behind Viktori, Part II: Jordan Cowan & Carlos Cardona

From behind the lens: a reflection on collaboration, storytelling, movement & the raw beauty of skating on film.

substack.com

(From the official Substack for 'Viktori', an independent short film currently in post-production by Spinach Media Group & Sirxn Productions.)

 

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Jordan has shared his first 18 photos from his first Olympics experience:

Jordan Cowan on Instagram: "My “off ice perspectives” from my first Olympics! 🙆🏻‍♂️ I still can’t believe this dream came true. Thank you to everybody who made these three weeks in Milan just outstanding! To the directing team who worked with me thr

1,317 likes, 43 comments - jordanicecam on March 2, 2026: "My “off ice perspectives” from my first Olympics! 🙆🏻‍♂️ I still can’t believe this dream came true. Thank you to everybody who made these three weeks in Milan just outstanding! To the directing team who worked with me through...

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My “off ice perspectives” from my first Olympics!

I still can’t believe this dream came true. Thank you to everybody who made these three weeks in Milan just outstanding! To the directing team who worked with me through translation, to the crew who supported me with snacks and freshly charged batteries, to the volunteers who made everything run smoothly, and my friends who came and brought me my very own medals, I needed all of you to make this role a success.

I’m so thankful to my whole community, including all the skaters, friends, parents, and fans who have supported and encouraged my dream for the past 8 years, and sent me constant messages of pride. Thank you for continuing to follow me as I work toward to 2030!

Stay tuned for a few more photos,