Debi Thomas’ Comeback Day 1 part 2
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- See the moment of Debi’s first stroking, her surprise three-turns, and loops with a head rush and backward crossovers. It was a big day for Debi with World Figure Sport and Shepherd Clark in Lake Placid. Love, WorldFigureSport.org
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Still has great glide and flow. So happy to see her back on this ice!
“I’m skating!” BIG GRIN !😄 ❤❤ So special.
I have always loved Debi and have been a huge fan of her incredible gift of ice skating!! She still looks so youthful and is just as Beautiful as ever!! Soo excited to see her skate again, please send her my love from Brooklyn, NY!
Just seeing this post has made my day!!! I have always loved seeing Debi Thomas out there and seeing her on the ice today is such a thrill! ONE OF THE GREATS!!! We love you Debi 😄
I stepped back on a year ago after 35 years- it was crazy and my body screamed at me. It's a slow process getting back to it - love that you're back you were one of my favorites.
Debi greatly appreciates your kind post and we do, too. ❤️WorldFigureSport.org
I was and am forever Team Debi. I'm glad she is doing well. The skating will come back.
Good for Debi. I hope we see more of her journey.
To see Debi happy, makes me happy.
Wish you all the best in the world, Queen.
This put a huge smile on my face! Love you, Debi 💚
Wishing you all the success in the world with your comeback...the main thing is you look so happy to be back!!!
It's so wonderful 😊 to see Debi happy! Thanks for this update! Happy to see anything she shares in the future.
You haven't forgotten Debi and look very natural again on the ice. So happy for you and your return to the ice. Thank you also for having your costume on display in the Hall of Fame, which we saw this past August in CO Springs.
Great day 1. You have woken up the body and let your muscles know you are going to put them to work. Go Debi, go!
Dear Debbie, It is so great to see you up and about. I have admired you since I first saw you on the ice back in the earyl 80s. Believe it or not, you were one of many people who inspired me to get my PhD! Please continue and perserver. We know how hard things have been for you lately. It gives your fans great hope that all things are possible when we see you on the ice. Know that you are loved and cherished. Hugs and Kisses! Keep skating. PS When you get the strength, give USA Skate hell. We saw how "they" treated you and will never forget. February is Black History Month. Be assured that your CONTRIBUTIONS have not been forgotten. Every time I see a run down of America's skating champions and they leave you out because you didn't win a gold medal, I call the company and COMPLAIN!
Congratulations on completing your PhD! Debi appreciates your kindness and enthusiasm. She is delighted to be on the ice and on her journey to the 2023 World Figure & Fancy Skating Championships on black ice. We all just stay focused on how we can make the most positive difference, so don't worry about anything else. ❤️WorldFigureSport.org
@@worldfigurefancyskatingcha9717 I really appreciate you answering me so quickly and handing own our love and appreciation to Debbie.
Debi we are so proud of you! It was great to see you back on the skates. You are an icon and you are to be celebrated! Today more people will say your name as we celebrate Feb. 27, 1988, the day you became the first African American to win a medal (bronze) at the winter Olympic Games. Congratulations!
So Proud of You Please Keep Skating…..God Bless You Debbie…Always on Your Side !
I had tears of Joy Watching You, This is so good for you to be back on the ice…..please continue and post….You have been missed…..Always on Your Side
So just love seeing her skate around the rink. Go Debi! ⛸️
Congrats Debbie! I remember stepping on the ice for the first time in 15 years. Such a joyful day! Your body remembers and you want to do so much. Stay with it.
What a beautiful thing to see! Debi is still so well loved in the skating world.
Crying 😭 she's so amazing and everything that she's been through! Sooooo inspired 😍😍😍😍💖⛸️
We are delighted to hear that you are inspired and Debi thanks you for your kind post, too. Love, WorldFigureSport.org
This is so cool!!! I was such a fan back in the day. I know you've had some challenges Debi, but you can do this!!
So happy to see her back on the ice!!
Yay!!!! She's one of the greats, an inspiration!
So great to see you Debi!
One of the great icons in the sport ! I loved every moment of Debis journey in her competitive days, and I'm looking forward to seeing any snippet she will share of this new chapter. ♥️
Ms Thomas' come back is an inspiration for all of us, women, bevause it means nothing is impossible, or rather - anything is possible!
I love you Debi!!! Keep Going, Keep living and being happy. Continue to take good care of yourself Sis! Hugs!
Good for you Debi! I remember cheering you on in your competitions and am just as proud to cheer you on in your return!
How wonderful to see Debi back on the ice!
Debi please keep pushing! This time do it for yourself, on your terms. I’ve been a fan of yours since Cincinnati worlds in 1987. We want to see you happy and thriving!
Is that Shepard Clark? I LOVED him. Anyone who can skate to Frankie Goes To Hollywood is awesome in my book!
Yes, we all appreciate your nice post. Shepherd Clark, 6x World Figure & Fancy Skating Champion, is helping Debi Thomas to prepare for the 2023 World Figure & Fancy Skating Championships on black ice. Love, WorldFigureSport.org
I could cry ...this is absolutely wonderful to see Debi back on the ice ...she is an overcomer in the truest sense. Continued prayers for her 🙏🏾✝️
Congratulations Debi! You look fabulous back out there on the ice! I am sure that Shepherd will have you back in figures peak form before too long! Good luck to you! 🙂❤
What a powerful example for all women everywhere!! Thank you!
this is so heartwarming to see. welcome back to the rink. good for you debi!!!!!!
Loving this! Go Debbie.
Man, I have tears in my eyes...I'm so glad Deb's back on the ice!! Perfect song "It's My Turn" by Diana Ross....can't beat that:)
Good for her. Nice to see Debbi smiling and enjoying her time on the ice. It's interesting to see her struggling a little bit with the basic. I'm sure she has been off the ice for a while but I thought the muscle memory from years of training would just pick right up.
So glad to see her doing well. Will be watching out for updates!
❤❤❤ I love everything about this! ❤❤❤
It's great to see Debi again!!
I love it when she said “I’m skating!” That just said it all! ❤️
So happy to see her back on the ice!! She was one of the reasons I started figure skating!
Oh and honestly, she did amazing for having brand new skates! Everyone is like Bambi in a new pair… I’m curious which boots and blade’s she’s using… looks like SP Teri boots…
In this video Debi is wearing Harlick boots and MK Phantom blades. Love, WorldFigureSport.org
Oh wow.... you won't realise this, I am on the other side of the "pond" in the UK. You, your achievements, your talent, your style, inspired me so much as a youngster. You are incredible - one of the greats of this sport. You inspired people all over the world. Hope all is well and happy with you. And thank you for being you. GO Debi!!
Debi appreciates your kind post and we do, too. ❤️WorldFigureSport.org
I love this..Happy to see you in good health Debbi...WOW
What great memories I have of you Debi.
I had a huge smile watching this video.
Hey Debi! This is so awesome!! Remember your comedy show program play the beginners skater with the bubble gum and the tutu? Well you made the world laugh at that one in while you’re skating again is it funny like that it still makes me smile to see you on the ice again. I haven’t been on the ice now in a while but you’re inspiring is always best of luck. Look forward to watching more!❤🎉
Debi thanks you for your awesome post and we do, too! Love, WorldFigureSport.org
Great to see you back on the ice Debi!
Great to see you back, Debi!
I grew up watching Debi compete. She has been such an inspiration!
Yay! 🤩❤️⛸️⛸️⛸️⛸️
So happy to see this and thank you to Shep and all of her friends
Debi! So happy to see you there!
Love this! More, please.
Thrilled to see this. I always think it's a shame when people with the talent to do such a thrilling activity so well turn their backs on it, so I am very glad that Ms Thomas has rediscovered this joy.
Still amazing. Glad to see you back again!! It seems that for you it is like riding a bike.
So glad to see you back Debi! You look so happy!
So happy to see this. She belongs in skating
We LOVE YOU DEBI!!!!
Debi and Shep. Two great people
I wish you the best of luck. You are a true inspiration. Enjoy the process. And please, continue to share
I do hope that Debi will one day enter the Masters Elite category at the ISU International Adult Competition in Oberstdorf. Other former champions have done so, and are always welcome.
World Figure Sport is sending our best to everyone competing in Oberstdorf. Debi is planning on competing in World Figure Sport's 2023 World Figure & Fancy Skating Championships on black ice. We look forward to skaters coming from all over the world to represent their countries and to skate the great "Art of Skating" with her, too. ❤️WorldFigureSport.org
@@worldfigurefancyskatingcha9717 ...This Debi-news made my entire week! 💥💯 She's always been a hard worker and over-achiever! And Very Talented Skater.
She looks great out there! She looks happy!😊
Debi was a favorite skater. Happy to see her challenging herself. Her Figures were always strong.
This brings me so much joy!
We are delighted to hear that news. Debi appreciates your kind post and we do, too. Love, WorldFigureSport.org
She looks so happy 😊
A great woman on ice... she backs home
I just want to see you happy and fulfilled. You are so worth it.
Debi. You are so inspiring! I used to be a competitive figure skater and, at 59, I’m getting back on the ice after 25 years! So tired of hearing “you’re too old!”
Fabulous, save the date to come to the 10th Anniversary of the World Figure & Fancy Skating Championships on black ice from October 9-13, 2024 in Lake Placid, NY. Plus, we have many resources to help your development and return to the ice as a Skating Artist with us. ❤️WorldFigureSport.org
GO DEBBIE GO>!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a great feeling to be back and do what you love
I'm happy to see her return to the ice. She looks so happy.
I am so happy to see Debi back on the ice..
You’re looking good Debi! 💕⛸️
Best of luck and best wishes Debi xo
So happy for her.
Good for you Debi! 👏👏👏
Go Debbie go!
Great Job Debbie I am so proud of you Awesome!!!!! I always wanted to be a figure skater. I just wasn’t in the right ❤😊area
omg it's still all there! i hope to see her perform again someday!
Yes, we are looking forward to seeing her perform and skate at the 2023 World Figure & Fancy Skating Championships on black ice in October, too. Love, WorldFigureSport.org
Super!
I love this!
Good job!
Once a skater always a skater.
"I'm skating!"
I've followed her whole career and she was one of the greatest watch her interview on the skating lesson and my back is health care for 19 years now . One question I've been dieing to ask debi that they didn't ask during your interview on the skating lesson. Have you ever did triple Lutz or triple flip in your career
She may have been gone from the ice for a long time, but she still has it. :)
Amen Amen
Text book!! (Psst...you know you don't HAVE to do figures anymore! ha ha) #discipline #awesome
Debi Thomas is preparing for the 2023 World Figure & Fancy Skating Championships on black ice. She will be skating a great combination of Figures & Fancy Skating Compositions including the Braxel Flying Figure, the Maltese Cross, Loop de Loops, Quad Cupcake with 3's, and Deux Boucles et Pirouette (two loops and back spin). Plus, Debi will skate her Creative Figure and then her Fancy Skating Composition to music. World Figure Sport, not-for-profit, is the only world organization brand that epitomizes the "Art of Skating" with the production of fine art generated from a skating artist's blades and in concert with performing, decorative, and recording arts at the World Figure & Fancy Skating Championships on black ice. We hope that this helps. Love, WorldFigureSport.org
Take your time acclimating yourself. It takes longer after being off so many years and getting older (ask me how I know). Go Debi - you got this!!!
Toe pick! Sorry couldn't resist.
Yes, toe picks are always there in figure skates. ❤️WorldFigureSport.org
I can do do it tomorrow
Why no additional videos of her progress?
Lots more to come..thank you for your patience.....WFS is implementing new technology systems to release lots more videos from the last few years of the World Figure & Fancy Skating Championships on black ice and now Debi's exciting journey to 2023 World's, too. Please stay tuned as we are working on it all. Love, WorldFigureSport.org
@@worldfigurefancyskatingcha9717 Good news, especially about Debi. i wish her well.
When was this?
February 16, 2023
why gone so long? I am starting again too. It was a sport for tiny white princesses. Now it is more about everyone, including older people
Um, she retired and became a doctor. Probably too busy to skate???
she became an orthopedic surgeon, but life happened....you can read her entire story. Just Google it. It's quite tragic...but she had a lot to do with the tragedy of her life. While many wish her well, she burned a ton of bridges. I, for one,, want to see EVERYONE SUCCEED and be happy!
@@michele_torres_sososilver yes, that is what I was trying to tell the person who asked why she was gone so long. I did hear and read about her tragedy also. . .
@@joanhamby6247 Sadly, her doctor days are far behind her. She has had a lot of problems, but I hope she is stable now.
@@caroldwyer4471 yes, I know her story. I know she has had a lot of tragedy in her life. I am happy for her skating again!
You’re Wrong About brought me here, amazing to see finally all these years later just like Peppermint Paddy, someone has her back ⛸️❤
Remember how much fun we had at nationals back in the day and how kind your mom was..........best wishes :)
Debi thanks you for your kind post and memory and we do, too. Love, WorldFigureSport.org
Miracle on ice indeed...
💯🎁👌🥳🎇💖🦚🎊🎊
I had also some sort of come back... After 30 Years...
My God - i did cross country skiing and skiing during all that time, on snow... It is tough to restart... then!
Congratulations!!!!!