Today's skaters can do all the quads and fancy tricks they want, but this dude will always be THE BEST. So happy somebody uploaded this. THANK YOU. That made my night!
Yes!!! My mom passed in 86 and she lived figure skating. I remember the last winter Olympics before she passed. She was so excited to watch Scott Hamilton and there wasn't much TV she watched but when figure skating came on even my dad had to change the channel. When I see Scott I think of her and smile. I could care less about quads and such. He was the ultimate showman. The audience loved him.
I was nine years old when I saw him on television. I still remember this routine like it was yesterday. Watching this today in the year 2022 makes me feel like a kid again. He was unreal. When he got on the ice, you knew you were going to be entertained. Best of all, you could tell he loved what he was doing and HE was having fun, which made us viewers have fun too. He will forever be the best skater that ever lived. No one compares to Scott and those badass back flips!!!
His artistry will only be compared to John Curry and Brian Boitano. But for back flips I gotta give it to Robin Cousins, with his long ass legs. I believe he was the first to do one in the Olympics, as well.
Oh yeah!!! I kept waiting for the backflip...Waiting for the backflip... Waiting for the backflip... And he didn't do it. Like millions of other viewers, I sighed, but grateful to see Scott back on the ice, even without the backflip. I'd prayed daily for his recovery. But then-- "I wouldn't really be back..." And the audience SCREAMED IN ANTICIPATION... HE DID THE BACKFLIP!!!!! One of the greatest comebacks EVER!!! I had tears rolling down my face from sheer joy! 😺💕🐾
Scott had it all! Talent, perfection, determination, showmanship, spirit, personality, joie de vivre and everything else! There are other good skaters, but they’re all chasing Scott! God bless him!
He always has skated with a pace and energy you just don’t see today. His intricate footwork is amazing ! The way he synchronizes his movements to the music is perfection. You can tell he loves doing this, and who can ever forget those awesomely cool backflips😎⛸
Scott was thrilling to watch..no fear. Now all they care about is quads and triple that and triple this...no entertainment like Scott was, he had it all! Get out there and have fun!!
see now I disagree ... even Scott talks highly about Nathan Chen. Nathan has progressed past the quads regiment & has added fun artist motion into his routines. & it's not just Scott as all the greats look at Nathan as a throwback to them but going beyond. Don't detract from some icons not only in US but around the world. There is a young one out of Japan that smacks of old blended with new. Then a very young skaters coming into play here in US. Just needs more experience. Took Nathan a while. Just as it did Scott. I admit Scott is favorite of mine. Legend that will never die out. He marked the sport. Just like Jason Brown.
I once asked Kurt Browning at a book signing once, what influence Scott Hamilton had on him as an entertainer. Browning's ability to hold an audience is great, but Scott Hamilton is unparalleled.
I remember watching that competition when it was broadcast. Everyone thought Brian Boitano was a lock for the top of the podium and Scott’s routine just blew everyone away.
DAMN. To be honest, I didn’t know who this guy was until my daughter started taking ice skating lessons in his academy recently. Holy cow. What a skater!
What an all-time incredible skater, but more importantly what an awesome human being with a sense of caring for other people and a great sense of humor. You blow me away Scott you're one of my personal Heroes.
Scott Hamilton’s always been one of my favorite figure skaters. Everyone else takes themselves way too seriously for their own good. But Scott has always had a good sense of humor. He’s clever, too, and it shows.
The bad boy of figure skating. I remember when he dropped his pants to his ankles and did a backflip. For a fleeting moment....I loved this boring sport. 😅
Why would you admire someone who dropped his pants? Ice skating should be beautiful and dignified, not pants-dropping. His Wikipedia page said he supports Donald Trump -- I still think he's a great skater, but don't like his Trump support. Terrible.
@@cathynewyork7918 OMG, who CARES what his political affiliation is? He's a tremendous athlete. The fact that you do care says more about you than it does him.
@@MajahDancer I agree that Scott Hamilton is a tremendous athlete and he was an excellent skating announcer on TV -- I always admired him -- so I was very very very disappointed to just learn recently that he is a Trump supporter. I thought he was a better man than that.
I absolutely LOVED this skate... it was just SO brilliant. Scott was incredible, even when he was fighting that cancer. He was and remains one of the best!
Scott Hamilton is the greatest skater who ever graced the ice. His immeasurable Talent is evident in everything he does. Not only is he a great skater he is a terrific human being and family man. If there is a world figure skating Hall of Fame, he should be number ONE.! Love you, Scott Hamilton !!!!!🏆🏅⛸
+D Lovely I would be a much bigger fan of Scott if he did not cowarded himself by saying the Soknikova deserve her win over Yuna in Sochi. He is extremely artistic. I do not understand why he, and Tara and Johnny can possibly think Yunas artistry alone should have given her a win in Sochi. Sorry, I was a big fan of Scott. But why oh why does he even think Yuna was not far superior to anyone in Sochi!
I'm 80 years old. I have followed Ice Skating for decades. When anyone says ice skater I immediately say Scott Hamilton. He was best ever! That famous back flip! Totally threw the judges into a tail spin when he did it. I loved this performance and remember seeing it live. Thanks for posting it. ⛸🎖⛸
He was pure magic! I usually hold my breath, trying to keep the skaters upright! Lol. Not with this gent! He was always completely in control, mesmerizing, fascinating! ❤️
I just don't think there will ever be another like him. He will always be the best to me. Seeing him live was amazing! I got to the Hampton Coliseum early so I could watch them warm up & practice. He came out on the ice, saw us & made a bee line right for us, spent a good 20 minutes chatting & was as friendly, personable & funny as I had imagined him to be. The whole show was great, but Scott was the highlight for sure! His smile is infectious.
There are some really talented skaters out there now, but as good as they are they just don't have that something that Scott Hamilton had....his foot work has never been equaled....he was so damn....even at the end he said more with skates than people can say with a mike
Scotty and Kurt Browning were the best of this era for over all entertainment and talent!! Saw him in person during his retirement tour! Still fast, accurate and amazing!! 👏👏👏💗💗😂😂👵🇺🇸
I was eight years old when I saw this routine on television, and I can still remember it vividly! Still one of the best and most entertaining skaters I've ever seen.
With all the quads and triples axles and such. Scott Hamilton was ahead of his time in the era he skated. This video of him skating still is as entertaining today as he was in 1994....👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Oh, Theresa I so agree with you. I miss the Scott Hamilton era which includes pairs dance and singles. We had more exhibitions, Pro competitions and although all skaters can't do 6 or 7 quads in a program, which is definitely a skill, I really miss the entertainment as well. I. Love. Scott. And the best part was he skated for us, his fans. I loved that great big smile at the end of his programs.
Happened to run across this while looking for something else. What a memory. This era was a passion for the sport; now it seems to be more of a job. I loved it when the figures were part of the Olympics. Scott Hamilton had it all and loved every minute of it. I had the privilege of seeing him twice in person; and also got to meet Brian Boitano. They can do all the quads, triples, etc, now, but there will never be footwork like Scott Hamilton. Go Scott.
I always loved Scott’s masculine energy and showmanship. You could tell he was all about having fun. That’s what passion looks like! Takes me back to being a little girl again. Snacking with Grandma and enjoying a great show. I sure do miss those days.
Trying to explain to my kids how awesome Scott Hamilton was as a skater. He had total control, made difficult routines on ice look like child's play, and those flips! Crazy good.
One has to wonder what he could do in today’s skating world. He was always so fun to watch, made difficult skating look like a piece of cake and you could tell it also brought him joy. So glad this video popped up in my feed!
I have so much admiration and respect for this man! So many words to describe his talent, his commitment to his work and decency, his intelligence and generosity as well as his courage and tenacity to living! He'll always be one of my top deck heroes!
Adam King you are wrong. Many skaters have done back flip. Scott wasn't first who has done this and he wasn't last. In fact, they say back flip is easier than triples, It's just take some time to learn it.
This was when skaters were artists and entertainers. It's not that way anymore, now it's just jump jump jump. The artistry and innovation is now completely gone from skating.
idk about that. Check out the 2015 Grand Prix free skate from Yuzuru Hanyu. The expression and artistry is definitely still alive. Comparing the two isn't really fair. Figure skating has evolved a lot. Look at the time Scott takes into building for a jump. You don't see that in a lot of programs now. Everything is a little more fluid. But don't get me wrong, I love me some Scott Hamilton. :) Reminds me of watching it when I was a kid.
I notice that sometimes as well, it's more the fault of the scoring system though. The more jumps, and the more jumps that are done solidly, the higher your technical score gets. People who want to compete typically have to rely on doing jumps to up their score and to advance throughout the rounds. The only way that that could be fixed is to amend the scoring systems to value artistry, or rather performance and presentation, over the technicality that comes with sticking the landing on jumps.
Nice point, Nicole - his jump preparations do seem unnaturally drawn out and anticipatory. Considering his polish as a performer otherwise, I wonder if some of that is deliberately done to let tensions build and give the viewer plenty of time to see there's a jump coming - at least I thought it may have been a cool added bit of spice.
Scott knew what his niche was, master entertainer. When he came to the ice you knew you were in for a show. You wondered where all that power came from. I don't know if I ever saw him fall or miss a jump.
Today's skaters can do all the quads and fancy tricks they want, but this dude will always be THE BEST. So happy somebody uploaded this. THANK YOU. That made my night!
He maintained connection with the audience. Also... his fast footwork will never be matched. Nobody else puts joy into that feature like Scott.
Scott, Kurt,.. i just loved them all back then!
I so agree!
I would rather watch Tonya Harding.
Yes!!! My mom passed in 86 and she lived figure skating. I remember the last winter Olympics before she passed. She was so excited to watch Scott Hamilton and there wasn't much TV she watched but when figure skating came on even my dad had to change the channel. When I see Scott I think of her and smile. I could care less about quads and such. He was the ultimate showman. The audience loved him.
Why can't life be like Scott Hamilton on ice? Fun, funny, edgy, and perfect.
Life is Nature, where mutants and mutations exist - it is actually what keeps the species moving forward, it's all pretty ironic.
Best damn question ever! Let’s work really hard to figure out an answer!😘
It is, we just seem to be missing it these days. Look closely.
Recent quote from Scott: 2/2022 " The Only True Disability in Life Is A Bad Attitude" !💖
Truly! What a Wonderful World it would be!🤍
I was nine years old when I saw him on television. I still remember this routine like it was yesterday. Watching this today in the year 2022 makes me feel like a kid again. He was unreal. When he got on the ice, you knew you were going to be entertained. Best of all, you could tell he loved what he was doing and HE was having fun, which made us viewers have fun too. He will forever be the best skater that ever lived. No one compares to Scott and those badass back flips!!!
Always the best. No quads needed.
His artistry will only be compared to John Curry and Brian Boitano.
But for back flips I gotta give it to Robin Cousins, with his long ass legs. I believe he was the first to do one in the Olympics, as well.
Agreeee!!
No one since Soctt will ever equal his artistry.
Well said… nobody does it better!!
I remember watching his "comeback" special on TV after his cancer diagnosis. I also remember bawling my eyes out how happy I was that he was better.
Chumawumba’s Tubthumping. I remember it well 25 (or so) years later.
Oh yeah!!! I kept waiting for the backflip...Waiting for the backflip... Waiting for the backflip... And he didn't do it. Like millions of other viewers, I sighed, but grateful to see Scott back on the ice, even without the backflip. I'd prayed daily for his recovery. But then-- "I wouldn't really be back..." And the audience SCREAMED IN ANTICIPATION... HE DID THE BACKFLIP!!!!! One of the greatest comebacks EVER!!! I had tears rolling down my face from sheer joy! 😺💕🐾
Yes...I remember him doing this same routine again after beating cancer--but that time, he did TWO back flips! Take THAT, cancer!😤😁
There will never be another SCOTT HAMILTON!!! He's is just a righteous dude on and off the ice♥
Off ice, he was a Trump supporter. I don't know about now, after January 6, but he was a Trump supporter. Bad!!!!
@Tweed Penguin Trump is a liar and a criminal. HOW can you love a president who tries to overthrow our democracy??? What is wrong with you?
@@cathynewyork7918 😂😂😂😂
Scott had it all! Talent, perfection, determination, showmanship, spirit, personality, joie de vivre and everything else! There are other good skaters, but they’re all chasing Scott! God bless him!
He is the GOAT!!! You just couldn’t help but love him! An amazing skater but also such a joyful personality!
But you wrote this as if Scott died, which he didn't. Scott even fought cancer and won!
@@marig6184 You’re right. That should have been ‘has’ rather than ‘had’. My mistake.
He WAS AND IS one of my favorites. 🥺 No one will ever be like him ever.
I agree with you.
ya although they surely try🤣
I think Kurt Browning is close. And the two of them together is magic!
I SOOOOOO remember seeing this performance first time on tv. Scott, if you read these posts, please know how much you are loved and appreciated.
He NAILED it!! .. This is what figure skating used to be. Fabulous technique. Great artistry!!
I love figure skating, but there is no skater today I know of who regularly brings Scott Hamilton energy. It’s what we need.
I remember watching this on tv live and thinking "THIS is how you have a good time on the ice!". So much love and respect for Scott!
He took the moves, the music and the audience energy and made it his own. The will never be another skater like him.
He always has skated with a pace and energy you just don’t see today. His intricate footwork is amazing ! The way he synchronizes his movements to the music is perfection. You can tell he loves doing this, and who can ever forget those awesomely cool backflips😎⛸
I believe Scott truly is a once-in-a-lifetime performer. None of us will ever see his equal. There may never be one.
The fact that I remember this routine fondly 20 years later speaks volumes! You're terrific, Scott!
Me too!!!!!!
I never get tired of watching the master at his best.
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My sister literally just turned to me and said this. An amazing performance! Legend.
Yes! Truly amazing.
His showmanship was the best! I loved all his performances
Scott was thrilling to watch..no fear. Now all they care about is quads and triple that and triple this...no entertainment like Scott was, he had it all! Get out there and have fun!!
see now I disagree ... even Scott talks highly about Nathan Chen. Nathan has progressed past the quads regiment & has added fun artist motion into his routines. & it's not just Scott as all the greats look at Nathan as a throwback to them but going beyond.
Don't detract from some icons not only in US but around the world. There is a young one out of Japan that smacks of old blended with new.
Then a very young skaters coming into play here in US. Just needs more experience. Took Nathan a while. Just as it did Scott.
I admit Scott is favorite of mine. Legend that will never die out. He marked the sport. Just like Jason Brown.
Scott always allowed his personality to shine through every performance.
He did a quad.
Always a terrific performer. He really knew how to please a crowd. Choreographers must have loved working with him.
I once asked Kurt Browning at a book signing once, what influence Scott Hamilton had on him as an entertainer. Browning's ability to hold an audience is great, but Scott Hamilton is unparalleled.
I remember watching that competition when it was broadcast. Everyone thought Brian Boitano was a lock for the top of the podium and Scott’s routine just blew everyone away.
Even now, 25 years later, this is one of the most enjoyable skating routines ever. Can't help but applaud and cheer him on. This one never gets old.
To be fair, Brian B was amazing too.
@@vCoralSandsv Brian B is good,Nathan C. is great, BUT..Scott Hamilton is the Master.
@@percywalker3960 I don't disagree 😁
DAMN. To be honest, I didn’t know who this guy was until my daughter started taking ice skating lessons in his academy recently. Holy cow. What a skater!
He was a legend on Olympic broadcasts in his day - how could you not know who he was?
The GOAT!
Welcome to the fan club!
Saw this in 1994 at age 10. Randomly came back to see it, and in 2021 its still 🔥
I saw it in 1994 at age 10 too!
What an all-time incredible skater, but more importantly what an awesome human being with a sense of caring for other people and a great sense of humor. You blow me away Scott you're one of my personal Heroes.
Scott Hamilton’s always been one of my favorite figure skaters. Everyone else takes themselves way too seriously for their own good. But Scott has always had a good sense of humor. He’s clever, too, and it shows.
The bad boy of figure skating. I remember when he dropped his pants to his ankles and did a backflip. For a fleeting moment....I loved this boring sport. 😅
Why would you admire someone who dropped his pants? Ice skating should be beautiful and dignified, not pants-dropping. His Wikipedia page said he supports Donald Trump -- I still think he's a great skater, but don't like his Trump support. Terrible.
@@cathynewyork7918 OMG, who CARES what his political affiliation is? He's a tremendous athlete. The fact that you do care says more about you than it does him.
@@MajahDancer I agree that Scott Hamilton is a tremendous athlete and he was an excellent skating announcer on TV -- I always admired him -- so I was very very very disappointed to just learn recently that he is a Trump supporter. I thought he was a better man than that.
He's from my part of Ohio. A bad boy who looked like an angel. You hardly ever see a skater who who has this level of fun these days. Pure merriment.
@@cathynewyork7918 Let's Go Brandon! 🤪
How could I have forgotten what a joy it is to watch Scottie skate? An amazingly entertaining athlete and always a kind soul. Love ya, Scott!
I absolutely LOVED this skate... it was just SO brilliant. Scott was incredible, even when he was fighting that cancer. He was and remains one of the best!
So glad I got to see him perform live. Fabulous skater with an awesome personality. He was so good he made it look easy.
Scott Hamilton is the greatest skater who ever graced the ice. His immeasurable Talent is evident in everything he does. Not only is he a great skater he is a terrific human being and family man. If there is a world figure skating Hall of Fame, he should be number ONE.! Love you, Scott Hamilton !!!!!🏆🏅⛸
Love you Scott best skater ever!!!!
A magnificent performance. Thanks for the memories. Can't believe it's been that long ago!
Scott Hamilton: The all time Bad Ass of men's figure skating!!!!!! love him!
+D Lovely I would be a much bigger fan of Scott if he did not cowarded himself by saying the Soknikova deserve her win over Yuna in Sochi. He is extremely artistic. I do not understand why he, and Tara and Johnny can possibly think Yunas artistry alone should have given her a win in Sochi. Sorry, I was a big fan of Scott. But why oh why does he even think Yuna was not far superior to anyone in Sochi!
@@vettegaddia6234 it's called 'an opinion'. I think he's a better judge than you of that.
This is just quintessential 90s pro figure skating!!! I loved that era, I wonder if we'll have another era in skating like that
I don't think so. I used to follow skating back then, but it's just not the same now.
He may not have done a lot of twists and other fancy stuff - but my god, his foot work was on another level...
He's always been my favorite skater and a fantastic person! God bless him and his!!
I miss the 90s figure skaters
tishabyte seriously. I wish skating could be the way it was in the 90’s
Yes me too. All so good.
90s figure skating was SUPER FUN! Even the Olympics were entertaining! Pairs skating was very exciting!
I'm 80 years old. I have followed Ice Skating for decades. When anyone says ice skater I immediately say Scott Hamilton. He was best ever! That famous back flip! Totally threw the judges into a tail spin when he did it. I loved this performance and remember seeing it live.
Thanks for posting it.
⛸🎖⛸
He was pure magic! I usually hold my breath, trying to keep the skaters upright! Lol. Not with this gent! He was always completely in control, mesmerizing, fascinating! ❤️
I just don't think there will ever be another like him. He will always be the best to me. Seeing him live was amazing! I got to the Hampton Coliseum early so I could watch them warm up & practice. He came out on the ice, saw us & made a bee line right for us, spent a good 20 minutes chatting & was as friendly, personable & funny as I had imagined him to be. The whole show was great, but Scott was the highlight for sure! His smile is infectious.
*****
LOL...Short people must stick together, I am 4'10.
So jealous!!! I watched him growing up. He always inspired me. I wanted to be a figure skater so badly because of him and Nancy kerrigan!! Haha
@@karislynnbrister how are you doing today my name is Eric Moore
A born natural for skating. He makes it look easy.
My favorite skater.
My all time favorite, he made me smile every time he stepped on the ice!
Gene Kelly and Scott Hamilton: the great ones make the toughest moves look easy
I'm glad I got to live the times when things like figure skating were still awesome and a form of art.
There are some really talented skaters out there now, but as good as they are they just don't have that something that Scott Hamilton had....his foot work has never been equaled....he was so damn....even at the end he said more with skates than people can say with a mike
Best American on the ice ever
I remember watching this on TV as if it were yesterday ! The true skating heyday !
I remember this so well! Scott Hamilton and Katarina Witt were my favorites.
Scott Hamilton is one in a million! Always will be one of my favorites!
My All time Favorite is KATARINA WITT.🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Scotty and Kurt Browning were the best of this era for over all entertainment and talent!! Saw him in person during his retirement tour! Still fast, accurate and amazing!! 👏👏👏💗💗😂😂👵🇺🇸
Watching this makes me feel like a kid again! I always loved watching Scott Hamilton...one of the happy times in my childhood!
Always been a huge fan of Scott be well we love you man!!
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Hey Scott, come back on the ice and show the current Olympians' how it's done. The sport has lost some flair since you left.
miqiee . You don't see many skaters his age performing. Dorothy Hamill is still add it, but how many people can be Dorothy Hamill?
@baritonebynight. lol, and these folks don't even get the humor in your comment.
He most likely wouldn't.
He has had 3 brain tumors over the years.
@@Doublemg12 he’s healed by God
Awesome watching this after the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Scott was magnificent.
He was one of my favorite figure skaters back then 😊😊
THIS MAN OWNS THE ICE!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was eight years old when I saw this routine on television, and I can still remember it vividly! Still one of the best and most entertaining skaters I've ever seen.
Me too :)
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i think Scott was the kids favorite, i loved watching his routines when i was a little child too!!! to me was the coolest guy ever!
With all the quads and triples axles and such. Scott Hamilton was ahead of his time in the era he skated. This video of him skating still is as entertaining today as he was in 1994....👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
A great performance from a great skater, still very entertaining in 2021!!♥️
I could watch this all day long! What a great performer!
I watched that live on TV. One of the best performances I've ever seen. Scott Hamilton is the Fred Astaire of skating!
What a perfect song for such spectacular step sequence...
The energy and fun he brought to skating has remained unmatched. He was one of a kind and I will always remember his talent on the ice!
There will NEVER be another Scott Hamilton. He is AWESOME!!!
This is my favorite skating performance EVER!
Scott will always be a favorite. Not just a talented skater but also a great entertainer.
If he wasn't an incredible skater, no one would care about the showmanship. Scott made me like figure skating!
I was a senior in high school when this aired. I remember it clearly! Scott always made his performances so entertaining! ❤️
I loved watching scott skate growing up. He along the likes of Torvill and Dean come along once in a lifetime.
OMG how could I 😫 forget the greatest. He was and still the best om ice period in my opinion.
wish they skated like this instead of worrying about the quad it is more enjoyable
Oh, Theresa I so agree with you. I miss the Scott Hamilton era which includes pairs dance and singles. We had more exhibitions, Pro competitions and although all skaters can't do 6 or 7 quads in a program, which is definitely a skill, I really miss the entertainment as well. I. Love. Scott. And the best part was he skated for us, his fans. I loved that great big smile at the end of his programs.
@@AshesOfRoses how are you doing today my name is Eric Moore
Wow. After all these years of commentating, what a wonderful re-awakening to how great his performances on the ice have been.
Is it crazy that I STILL remember this performance after all these years?
Happened to run across this while looking for something else. What a memory. This era was a passion for the sport; now it seems to be more of a job. I loved it when the figures were part of the Olympics. Scott Hamilton had it all and loved every minute of it. I had the privilege of seeing him twice in person; and also got to meet Brian Boitano. They can do all the quads, triples, etc, now, but there will never be footwork like Scott Hamilton. Go Scott.
He and Kurt had such great footwork and Scott is a blast to watch
Really. Can it get any more creative than this?? Rock it, Scott
He wasn't merely a skater, he was an entertainer. There will never be another Scott Hamilton. He has always been one of my favorite skaters.
I always loved Scott’s masculine energy and showmanship. You could tell he was all about having fun. That’s what passion looks like! Takes me back to being a little girl again. Snacking with Grandma and enjoying a great show. I sure do miss those days.
Scott was one of the only reasons I ever watched figure skating as a kid. He was very entertaining.
King of the ice. My fav skater
Oh wow, I love UA-cam for priceless gems like this
Just can't help loving Scott!
I miss his skating.. It was so much fun watching him skate...
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The stuff of legends
Always a class act
Trying to explain to my kids how awesome Scott Hamilton was as a skater. He had total control, made difficult routines on ice look like child's play, and those flips! Crazy good.
I was a kid when I saw him his backflips were the best part and I remember him more than current skaters
Amazing talent that has yet been rivaled.
I loved watching Scott Hamilton skate!
One has to wonder what he could do in today’s skating world. He was always so fun to watch, made difficult skating look like a piece of cake and you could tell it also brought him joy. So glad this video popped up in my feed!
Man I miss seeing him on the ice, he was brilliant :D
I have never in my entire life seen some one do a backflip on ice... until now
Surya Bonaly I believe female to do and she landed on one foot amazing!
Nathan Chen did one at the Olympics gala earlier today
He was the best! This was when Skating was fun to watch. The golden age of figure skating. I am glad I got to grow up watching it.
Scott was ALWAYS the best! I remember this performance, loved it then & still love it now.
I love watching older skaters ! They have such passion for the sport!
Bravo, Scott! THAT'S the way it' done!
Lord, I remember that back flip like it was yesterday. I think I legit screamed out loud while watching it.
I have so much admiration and respect for this man! So many words to describe his talent, his commitment to his work and decency, his intelligence and generosity as well as his courage and tenacity to living! He'll always be one of my top deck heroes!
Lol. That butt wiggle ^^ Srsly the best ice skater. He made everything look so effortless!
Adam King you are wrong. Many skaters have done back flip. Scott wasn't first who has done this and he wasn't last. In fact, they say back flip is easier than triples, It's just take some time to learn it.
Why can't skating be awesome like this now?
Because now all they care about is the quad and being flamboyant
Scotty was such an entertainer!!!! So confident, cute, and inventive!!!! Always in control. Just brilliant.
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This was when skaters were artists and entertainers. It's not that way anymore, now it's just jump jump jump. The artistry and innovation is now completely gone from skating.
Except maybe Yuna Kim!:)
Yeah, everything was better....... yawn
idk about that. Check out the 2015 Grand Prix free skate from Yuzuru Hanyu. The expression and artistry is definitely still alive. Comparing the two isn't really fair. Figure skating has evolved a lot. Look at the time Scott takes into building for a jump. You don't see that in a lot of programs now. Everything is a little more fluid. But don't get me wrong, I love me some Scott Hamilton. :) Reminds me of watching it when I was a kid.
I notice that sometimes as well, it's more the fault of the scoring system though. The more jumps, and the more jumps that are done solidly, the higher your technical score gets. People who want to compete typically have to rely on doing jumps to up their score and to advance throughout the rounds. The only way that that could be fixed is to amend the scoring systems to value artistry, or rather performance and presentation, over the technicality that comes with sticking the landing on jumps.
Nice point, Nicole - his jump preparations do seem unnaturally drawn out and anticipatory. Considering his polish as a performer otherwise, I wonder if some of that is deliberately done to let tensions build and give the viewer plenty of time to see there's a jump coming - at least I thought it may have been a cool added bit of spice.
Scott knew what his niche was, master entertainer. When he came to the ice you knew you were in for a show. You wondered where all that power came from. I don't know if I ever saw him fall or miss a jump.
Ironically, he fell at both the Olympics and World Championships in 1984, and still won both.