Jordan Cowan, clad in an ice-white tuxedo, glides across the Olympic rink, his camera mount hoisted, capturing intimate moments as figure skaters warm up and take their bows. He is the first camera operator to work on the ice during Olympic figure skating, offering a unique perspective that traditional overhead or sideboard cameras cannot.
A former US competitive ice dancer, Cowan skates backwards after each performance, recording the raw emotions of joy or disappointment for a global audience. While he avoids the ice during routines, his presence immediately post-performance allows for unparalleled close-ups.
