Tweets by @nathanwchen. Nathan Chen’s official website and produced by Nathan Chen in cooperation with web designer Gina Capellazzi and hosted by Figure Skaters Online. “Ultimately it comes down to the fact that everyone is capable of doing it,” he said, “but I still want to focus on what I’m capable of doing myself and just being able to try to improve on myself.”. Nathan Chen performs during the men’s free skate at the U.S. Nathan Chen ’23 wins fifth consecutive US Figure Skating Championship With in-person fans replaced by cardboard cutouts — the GEICO gecko had a first-round seat to all of this week’s action — and press conferences over Zoom, the 2021 U.S. Chen’s longtime coach, Rafael Arutunian, frequently said in the past two years how he wanted more face-to-face time with Chen. They have not met since the 2019 Grand Prix Final. Figure Skating Championships, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Las Vegas. “Overall I’m pretty pleased with how the event went," said Brown, a 2014 team medalist at the Sochi Games. Nathan Chen can be the first man since Dick Button to win five straight U.S. figure skating titles — if the coronavirus crisis doesn't get in the way. I’m nowhere near the level he was at, but it’s just cool to be able to be even mentioned in his sort of realm of legendness.”. Chen likely will attempt four quads in the long program at this national championships, but don’t expect one to be the quad loop he dragged out of mothballs for the team competition that followed Skate America. Nathan Chen performs during the men's free skate at the U.S. His costumes for the 2018 US Championships were designed by the popular fashion designer Vera Wang. Nathan Chen performs during the men's free skate at the U.S. Throw in two world championships and being unbeaten since not medaling at the 2018 Olympics, and Chen already has a resume for the ages. “Competing with him is such a unique feeling and experience, and I really love it and always look forward to it,” Chen said of Hanyu. First place finishers Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohue pose with their medals in the championship ice dance at the U.S. Home page photo courtesy Robin Ritoss. Other winners at nationals, which could be the last significant competition of the season should worlds be canceled for the second straight year, were: Bradie Tennell with her second women's title; Madison Hubbell and Zach Donohue for their third ice dance championship; and Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier in pairs. Posted: Jan 17, 2021 / 06:13 PM EST / Updated: Jan 17, 2021 / 09:42 PM EST. His ease of jumping. LAS VEGAS (AP) — Dick Button has always been the measuring stick for American men figure skaters. He holds the distinction of being the first male skater to have competed with 5 different types of quadruple jumps — flip, toe loop, loop, Salchow, and Lutz. Follow Nathan on Twitter. Nathan Chen (born May 5, 1999) is an American figure skater.He is a two-time World champion (2018, 2019), a 2018 Olympic bronze medalist in the team event, the 2017 Four Continents champion, a three-time Grand Prix Final champion (2017, 2018, 2019), and a five-time U.S. national champion (2017–21). Nathan Chen performs during the men’s free skate at the U.S. Follow Nathan on Facebook. His apartment building was evacuated because it was close to one of the fires. Seeking a fifth straight national title, Nathan Chen was nearly perfect and rather playful in winning the short program on Saturday at the U.S. Apr 10, 2018 - Nathan Chen is a figure skater from the USA, the only skater competing today who can land five different types of quads. He was on campus until March of last year, when the pandemic led Yale to send its students home. Nathan Chen as seen in 2015 (Fsphotos2015 / Wikimedia / CC BY-SA 4.0) Nathan Chen Facts. Nathan Chen digs into advanced statistics textbook while writing his own such numbers in U.S. skating record book By Philip Hersh Jan 13, 2021, 1:03 PM EST Getty Images “I am just a little concerned about coronavirus and the safety of the athletes… as long as everyone is safe, and it is a responsibly done event, by all means, I would love to be there.”. “I also wasn’t surprised because if you build something well, it lasts longer. Tweets by @nathanwchen. Since matriculating at Yale in the fall of 2018, Chen has won a second straight world title, a third and fourth straight U.S. title, two straight Grand Prix Final titles and 11 straight competitions. And Chen’s huge margins of victory attest to his national dominance: 55 points in 2017, then 41, 58 and 37. The rest of the program I was trying to make sure I stayed on my feet. After two seasons of questions about whether he could remain among the world’s leading skaters with a full course load at a university 3,000 miles from his coach (the answer was an emphatic, “yes”), Chen came to realize that the balance between school and skating helped him with both. From Scott Hamilton, the 1984 Olympic champion: “He has won at every level, and that hasn’t prevented him from continuing to want more and move forward. Zhou popped a quad flip and fell on a quad lutz, but the 2018 Olympian still held on to second place. Twitter Cheers for Figure Skater Nathan Chen After Historic Winter Olympics Comeback. Nathan Chen has leapt into Button territory. Nathan Chen … Chen fell all over the ice in the short program at the Pyeongchang Games, then was spectacular in winning the free skate to begin what now is nearly three years of being on the top step of the medals podium. 69.6k Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from ‘nathanchen’ hashtag Official profile of Olympic athlete Nathan CHEN (born 04 May 1999), including games, medals, results, photos, videos and news. His dazzling performances at the 2019 worlds and 2019 Grand Prix Final produced the two highest free skate and total scores ever under the current system. Follow Nathan on Twitter. Philip Hersh, who has covered figure skating at the last 11 Olympic Winter Games, is a special contributor to NBCSports.com/figure-skating. He won the 2018 worlds — two-time Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu was injured and skipped them — and then took worlds again in 2019. The wonk in Nathan Chen has ensured that even while he is taking time off from attending college, he isn’t taking time off from studying. Chen, Zhou and Brown were chosen to the U.S. team for March’s worlds in Stockholm – if it is held. Chen fully understands the significance of being linked to Button, the greatest – and most dominant – skater in U.S. history. See more ideas about nathan chen, chen, figure skater. And really no matter, too. Chen, Zhou and Brown were chosen to the U.S. team for March's worlds in Stockholm — if it is held. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Flipboard (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), Ukraine-born Yaroslav Paniot shakes up U.S. figure skating ranks. Part of his desire to be at worlds is the chance to compete again with two-time reigning Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan. That’s not the right approach. “But it is so technically loaded right now that it is hard for me to steal some time before a certain element just because I need a certain amount of time to prep for a salchow or a certain amount of time to prep for a toe (loop) or whatnot.”. Chen is on the verge of becoming the first man to win five straight U.S. singles titles since two-time Olympic champion Dick Button in 1950. Each credits the other’s success for having pushed him to greater heights. (AP Photo/John Locher) LAS VEGAS (AP) — … “I was a little timid today. And no wonder, with seven straight U.S. titles and two Olympic gold medals. All rights reserved. Knierim had won two titles with husband Chris, who retired before this season, and Frazier had earned on with previous partner Haven Denney. But the coronavirus pandemic caused cancellation of last year's worlds in Montreal, as well as this season's Grand Prix final. All rights reserved. I know he has a background in ballet, and he is managing to show that side of himself within the confines of the IJS system.”. His main challengers couldn't stand up throughout their free skates, and Vincent Zhou's 291.38 total wasn't in the same stratosphere as Chen. Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. The fact is, in this country at least, Chen is pretty much competing against himself. He helped Team USA win the bronze medal in the team skate at PyeongChang. The pandemic and California fires have presented new challenges for Chen. LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nathan Chen doesn’t miss. Jason Brown, the final competitor at these fan-less nationals at the Orleans Arena — they were moved from San Jose, California, due to the COVID-19 pandemic — stayed in third place at 276.92 points. “I tried to expand time in the choreo sequence of the long program, sneaking a couple seconds here and there throughout the (rest of) the program,” Chen said. “[Winning a fifth straight] can be something I can cherish dearly the rest of my life.”. Nathan Chen “It’s incredible to try to follow in his footsteps,” Chen said of Button. He had last included the jump in competition at the 2017 Japan Open. "Wasn’t really exactly the skate I’d like to have, but at least I was able to stand up on all the rest of the jumps and I guess move on from here.”. He became the first skater to perform five quadruple jumps in one free skating (quad Lutz, flip, Salchow and two quad toeloops at the U.S. National Championships and Four Continents Championships in 2017). The 2020 worlds in Montreal were cancelled. "I feel like I didn’t really tackle my elements. Only at Skate America in October was Chen able to strut his stuff. Of course, it’s very different without the exams and homework and stuff like that.”. Nathan Chen (born May 5, 1999) is an American figure skater. Javascript must be enabled for the correct page display skip to content "But all the same, this competition is still a great experience and lots of positives as well.”. Under normal circumstances, the world championships in the pre-Olympic season would be the most significant event before the Winter Games. Tennell, 3rd-place Chen to figure skating worlds Chen pretty much ignored the rough beginning of his free skate, when he put his hands down and stepped out of a quad lutz. “I’m really not happy with myself for throwing away my first 300-point opportunity like that,” Zhou said. The two rulers of the sport also are kings of the nerds. The surprise is he kept everything for two years.”. Nathan Chen joined the Water Law practice group at Olivarez Madruga Lemieux O’Neill in the fall of 2020. Since results became less predictable with the end of compulsory figures after the 1990 season, only one man other than Chen has won more than two straight titles (Johnny Weir, with three). Prior to joining the Firm, Nathan was an associate at a law firm in Manhattan Beach, CA where he represented local businesses in various corporate and IP matters. He wears a mask while training in a high intensity sport, and the mask took on a dual purpose when smoke from the fires infiltrated the rink. Figure Skating Championships, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Las Vegas. They are all equal things I admire about him.”, From Hayes Jenkins, 1956 Olympian champion: “Nathan continues to mature artistically. Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Chen told Nick Zaccardi of NBC Sports in August that he had originally been likely to return to Yale for the 2020-21 academic year and then take a leave in the 2021-22 academic year, but the pandemic changed his plans. At the 2018 Winter Olympics, Chen skated his way out of 17th place after the men's short program to the best score of anyone in the men's free skate, ultimately into 5th place. “Having the change of mind as you switch from skating to school is a nice break from skating. Not since Button won each title from 1946-52 has any American man had such a streak of success. Nathan Chen’s official website and produced by Nathan Chen in cooperation with web designer Gina Capellazzi and hosted by Figure Skaters Online. “[I miss] being able to spend time with friends, go to study groups and work with TAs (teaching assistants) and professors, to feel you are being mentally stimulated in a way you don’t find skating. LAS VEGAS – Dick Button has always been the measuring stick for American men figure skaters. It was Hanyu’s first competition since February. Technically he is solid, or should I say, ‘perfect.’ There isn’t a moment when he’s on the ice that he isn’t building a score.”, From Brian Boitano, 1988 Olympic champion: “His composure. In September, Hanyu completed his degree in human information science at Waseda University, using motion capture to convert movement on the ice into digital data. “Dick has a name that has been around forever and definitely was a source of inspiration [for me] growing up,” Chen said. What I was hoping for I fell a little short.”. Nathan Chen wins fifth straight US Figure Skating title Sports. Figure skating Grand Prix calendar announced for 2022 Olympic season, Chen told Nick Zaccardi of NBC Sports in August. I think that’s what caused the first element to have an error. As he has done since his last loss at the Pyeonchang Olympics — yes, nearly three years ago — the dynamic Chen was nearly perfect and rather playful in winning the short program Saturday at the U.S. … AP Sports Writers Barry Wilner and Bernie Wilson contributed. Chen’s historical peers at the U.S. Championships – some of the men who also won four straight national titles – are impressed by what he has done so far. “Nothing super serious,” he said during a Zoom interview last week. Nathan Chen is comfortable being the center of attention when he skates, accustomed to hearing thousands of people applaud while he soars and … (AP Photo/John Locher) “It means the world. He hit four more quads, three in combination, and a triple axel deep into his program. “A lot of people are struggling a lot more than elite athletes, so I don’t think there is much to complain about,” Chen said. “It means the world. Figure Skating Championship. “Just trying to get through a chapter a day.”. Chen was among those duly impressed by how well Hanyu skated at the Japanese Championships in late December. “For now, I don’t compare anyone to Dick Button,” Arutunian said. If it is going the way it is now, probably not.”. “That is in the back of everyone’s mind,” he said. Maegan Chen. “I’m just really appreciating the fact that I have training time, healthy training mates and people that are being responsible and staying safe — and going to nationals and having the opportunity to compete.”. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Twitter Search jobs Digital Archive Guardian Puzzles app US Figure Skating Nationals 2021: Nathan Chen and Bradie Tennell light up Las Vegas I have high expectations in myself. Follow Nathan on Facebook. Figure Skating Championships, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Las Vegas. “I would love to do it, but the success (rate) has been quite low recently in practice, so that is sort of a game-time decision,” Chen said. “It’s incredible to try to follow in his footsteps,” Chen said of Button. Figure Skating Championships, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Las Vegas. But he got friends to send him the textbooks he will eventually be using in chemistry and advanced statistics courses for a little light reading. (AP Photo/John Locher). I still find that a little bit because I’m keeping up with the material. They have not only an exciting skating rivalry but also a commitment to higher education in common. His rink shut down for the first nine weeks of spring. If you need help with the Public File, call (954) 364-2526. “If Nathan continues to build his skating, he can be like Dick Button.”. "Super thrilled with the results," he said. Honestly that’s on me," Chen said. “If I am able to get my success rate up a little bit, then I think that I will have a higher chance of putting it in. Jessica Calalang and Brian Johnson will join Knierim/Frazier on the world team, with Madison Chock and Evan Bates, and Kaitlin Hawayek and Jean-Luc Baker going to worlds along with Hubbell-Donohue. “I was surprised by not only how well he did the last two seasons but because he kept everything we did years before,” Arutunian said. 0; Figure skater Nathan Chen earned back his nickname "quad king" with a dramatic comeback performance Friday. Karen Chen, third at nationals, will join Tennell as the U.S. women at worlds. The 2021 championships in late March in Stockholm still are scheduled to take place. There was a fluidity to his choreography and spins, and his 322.28 points were unmatchable by anybody in the field. Maegan and Nathan began dating in late 2015, after juts a few months of relationship, she became pregnant with Nathan’s baby but what should’ve been a joys news, was received with animosity by Hamill and his family –who consistently pressured Chen to get an … Chen finished his sophomore year with final exams that he took online from California, and he intends to formally resume his education in the fall of 2022. So it's understandable and excusable if he wasn't at his peak Sunday. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Home page photo courtesy Robin Ritoss. Like all the other top skaters in a season that has lurched along while looking for ways to mitigate the COVID-19 risk – no fans at the U.S. Championships, as was the case at Skate America; athletes and coaches in a Las Vegas hotel/rink bubble – Chen is aware that the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing are inexorably creeping closer. His presentation has become more refined as he continues. Nathan Chen, of the United States, competes during men’s short program in the International Skating Union Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series, Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Las Vegas. Maegan Chen is the woman who was in a relationship with Nathan Hamill, the son of Luke Skywalker, Mark Hamill. Chen’s unbeaten streak, which includes the last two world titles and wins over Hanyu at the 2019 World Championships and 2019 Grand Prix Final, is an obvious period to look at his results. “I miss it,” Chen said of being at Yale, where he is majoring in statistics and data science. By Jose Bastidas - February 17, 2018 12:08 am EST. SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Jan. 18, 2021 (Gephardt Daily) -- Reigning U.S. champion Nathan Chen from Salt Lake Figure Skating won his fifth straight … Chen reflected last week on how difficult it is to include more artistry in programs packed with quadruple jumps. Figure Skating Championships on Sunday in Las Vegas. Figure Skating Championships. His humility. “A bit disappointed in today. Chen pretty much ignored the rough beginning of his free skate, when he put his hands down and stepped out of a quad lutz. Nathan Chen is also a 20-year-old college student who just started his sophomore year at Yale University, where he is considering a major in statistics and data science, with an … . Figure Skating Championship. Chen is a bronze medalist in the Team Event at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games. “Man, we get this opportunity, so make the most of it. “I know he has been training by himself, and training in isolation is pretty tough, so I give him a lot of credit for still being able to stay on top of his game,” said Chen, who has beaten the redoubtable Hanyu in their two most recent meetings, both in the 2019-20 season. “If they have it, I would love to be there.” Chen said of worlds. That was my mindset throughout the program. I was focusing on conserving energy. On the skating side, Chen’s results speak for themselves as he seeks a fifth straight title at the U.S. Championships in Las Vegas, with the men’s short program Saturday and free skate Sunday. Chen fell all over the ice in the short program at the Pyeongchang Games, then was spectacular in winning the free skate to begin what now is nearly three years of … That occurred as he was driving back from Las Vegas after winning a fourth straight Skate America title in late October, leading him to spend a night with his brother in San Diego. And no wonder, with seven straight U.S. titles and two Olympic gold medals. Figure Skating Championships looked very different than those of years past. Chen, a rising junior at Yale, decided last fall was as good a time as any to begin a leave of absence from school to prepare for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics because his classes would have been remote even if he had been in New Haven, Connecticut. In a teleconference on Jan. 6, Nathan Chen spoke about his preparation for nationals, the quad Axel, the 2021 World Championships and his impression of Yuzuru Hanyu at Japanese nationals last month. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Dick is a true skating icon, and it just feels incredible to be trying to chase something that someone like that has done. Oct 12, 2020 - Explore Vivian's board "Nathan Chen" on Pinterest. The Olympics, Nathan Chen, and Humility In this Post… The Olympics and Humility; Review DTQ and DSS on Amazon ♦ View the Trailer for Daniel and the Triune Quest ♦ Find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter ♦ 343.1k Followers, 1,964 Following, 324 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Nathan Chen (@nathanwchen) (Button would extend that U.S. streak to seven before retiring from competition with two Olympic gold medals and five world titles.) Even with an error at the beginning of his free skate, Chen was unbeatable Sunday, winning his fifth straight U.S. Share 0 Comments. Nathan Chen digs into advance statistics textbook while writing his own such numbers in U.S. skating record book Chen vies for his fifth straight national title this week, which no man has achieved since Dick Button in the 1950s. Even with an error at the beginning of his free skate, Nathan Chen was unbeatable Sunday, winning his fifth straight U.S.