Article: Christopher Bowman; Skating Star Had an Affinity for Trouble

Christopher Bowman, 40, a flamboyant figure skating champion whose career was undermined by a lack of discipline and a penchant for trouble, died Jan. 10 at a Budget Inn motel in North Hills, Calif., near Los Angeles. Authorities are investigating his death as a possible drug overdose.

During his short, spectacular career, Mr. Bowman was considered one of the world's most talented skaters, but he was equally notorious for his disdain for training and appetite for late-night partying. He won the U.S. national men's championship in 1989 and 1992 and finished second in the 1989 world championships, but he never won an Olympic medal and consistently failed to fulfill his vast potential.

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