So the programs all start to all look the same. I watched one free skating competition, and I thought I was watching a short program. Everyone was doing exactly the same elements.

PhD thesis by Johanna Beisteiner Vienna 2005 (German). The short program at the 1988 United States Figure Skating Championships proved to be a highlight. He placed 5th at the Olympics setting the stage for his success over the next four years.

He returned to competition in 1993 and competed at the 1994 Winter Olympics where he placed sixth. S.