Nathan Chen (#Slaythan Fans) thread

[aftershocks]

Brezina and Bychenko will retire at the end of the season. That is what was stated on NBC during the Olympics

Thanks, yes I'd heard Brezina supposed to be retiring at the end of this season. He'd planned to retire previously but kept going longer. He wanted to attend Euros in Czech Republic, which he got to do last year. And now his final Olympics.

 

[Sasha'sSpins]

I'm rooting for Nathan all the way! Can't believe Worlds SP is already here!

GO NATHAN!!

 

[chapis]

https://twitter.com/alicefchen/status/976483542208151553

 

[Wyliefan]

https://twitter.com/alicefchen/status/976483542208151553

Who's that, his sister?

 

[Firedancer]

https://twitter.com/alicefchen/status/976483542208151553

Who's that, his sister?

Yes

 

[Firedancer]

New article with quotes heading into worlds: 4Lz and 4F planned in the SP and 5 quads planned for the FS. I am happy he plans to stay with Raf next year and I like seeing the last quote the best “but I still have a lot of worlds ahead of me.”

http://olympics.nbcsports.com/2018/03/20/nathan-chen-figure-skating-world-championships/

 

[livetoskate]

With Uno's foot problem, I feel like this championship is Nathan's.... as long as he skates clean and doesn't blow it in the short. And what's this about bringing the wrong CD from his sister's twitter account? I guess he had a back up CD somewhere? His sister looks a lot like him. Well, time to catch some sleep before waking up for the men's SP. Go Nathan, Max & Vincent!!

 

[Dobre]

Shoma is never predictable prior to a competition.
Jin is underestimated prior to every major international he enters.
Vincent is hungry.
It's the men.

Go for it, Nathan!

 

[Firedancer]

With Uno's foot problem, I feel like this championship is Nathan's.... as long as he skates clean and doesn't blow it in the short. And what's this about bringing the wrong CD from his sister's twitter account? I guess he had a back up CD somewhere? His sister looks a lot like him. Well, time to catch some sleep before waking up for the men's SP. Go Nathan, Max & Vincent!!

On the first day of practice, Nathan brought the cd with last year’s FS music on it. So he didn’t have his music that day and had to bring it with him the next day.

https://mobile.twitter.com/rockerskating/status/975815427468251137

Hoping to see Nathan put together his two best programs of the season! Go Nathan!!

 

[Laura4]

I'm trying not to get my hopes up after what happened at the Olympics, but I so want Nathan to crush it and get his first World's title. I too am happy he is staying with Raf.

 

[Sylvia]

His jump landings weren't the best today but he held on to 4Lz+3T, 4F & 3A - 101.94 - into 1st with 3 left!

ETA that he won the SP:

1 Q Nathan CHEN USA 101.94 57.51 44.43 8.82 8.75 8.93 8.89 9.04 0.00 #34

 

[Firedancer]

So happy for Nathan!! It wasn’t perfect but it was a great start and a huge improvement from the Olympics. Still his PCS, especially compared to Kolyada, are ridiculous. I love that SP for him and will be sad to see it go.

Nathan will skate last on Saturday. https://mobile.twitter.com/rockerskating/status/976839134965792770

 

[kittysk8ts]

Yeah Nathan! I think he will do it! (pls. don't let this jinx him lol)

Plus he has exorcized the demons of his OG SP. That in itself is an accomplishment.

 

[kittysk8ts]

I love that SP for him and will be sad to see it go.

Oh my Gosh, me too. Actually downloaded the song which I had never heard until this SP in the early season. Really hope he continues to collaborate with Shae because I think she knows how to draw out his personality and highlight his non-jumping skills. At least she certainly has in Nemesis.

 

[AxelAnnie]

Good for Nathan! I love that SP for him. He is totally awesome..........and cute!

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

SLAY IT IN THE FREE NATHANIEL!!!!!!

And crush those pcs of Kolyada.. Puh-lease......

 

[Sasha'sSpins]

NATHAN!! WOO HOO!! Redemption time Baby Boy!! First place in the SP, and first ever World SP (small) gold medal! I'm so proud of him!!

I hope Nathan stays focused and BRINGS it in the FS!

 

[Firedancer]

Oh my Gosh, me too. Actually downloaded the song which I had never heard until this SP in the early season. Really hope he continues to collaborate with Shae because I think she knows how to draw out his personality and highlight his non-jumping skills. At least she certainly has in Nemesis.

I hope he works with Shae again too. I like more modern/contemporary programs for him.

 

[suki]

Yeah Nathan! I think he will do it! (pls. don't let this jinx him lol)

Plus he has exorcized the demons of his OG SP. That in itself is an accomplishment.

Hey kittysk8ts, I will be here to overreact right along side you during the free skate! Lean on me even though I am a tower of mushy jello when it comes to my favorite skaters.

 

[kittysk8ts]

Hey kittysk8ts, I will be here to overreact right along side you during the free skate! Lean on me even though I am a tower of mushy jello when it comes to my favorite skaters.

Hahahaha!!! Thank you @suki my friend and moral support!!

 

[Firedancer]

Hey kittysk8ts, I will be here to overreact right along side you during the free skate! Lean on me even though I am a tower of mushy jello when it comes to my favorite skaters.

I will be here to overreact right along side you guys too. I just want him to skate well on Saturday and win.

 

[suki]

I will be here to overreact right along side you guys too. I just want him to skate well on Saturday and win.

Welcome to the Over-reactors Club, Firedancer. It's an emotional roller coaster, so hang on tight.

 

[Firedancer]

Welcome to the Over-reactors Club, Firedancer. It's an emotional roller coaster, so hang on tight.

It’s what we do for our favorites!

 

[Sylvia]

to Nathan, 2018 WORLD CHAMPION!!!

ETA:

GOLD - Nathan CHEN USA 321.40 1 1
1st in FS (by nearly 40 points): 219.46 127.62 TES (115.11 Base Value) 91.84 9.32 8.96 9.25 9.25 9.14 0.00 #24 (new ISU personal best scores for FS & Total)

His jumps in FS:
4Lz (13.60 BV +2.14 GOE) = 15.74
4F+2T (13.60 BV +1.86) = 15.46
4F (12.30 BV +1.57) = 13.87
2nd half:
4T (11.33 BV +2.00) = 13.33
4T+3T (16.06 BV -0.37) = 15.69
4S (11.55 BV -1.71) = 9.84
3A (9.35 BV +1.14) = 10.49
3F+1Lo+3S (11.22 BV +1.00) = 12.22

 

[olympic]

OMG. He killed it in the LP

 

[Rafter]

Congrats Nathan! World Champ! Love him!

 

[jlai]

In celebration of Nathan's win here at worlds, I'm finally digging out that Nathan coke bottle and drinking it today!

 

[skatesindreams]

Congratulations, Nathan!
Those of us who have followed your progress; and watched your performances for many years, are so happy for you!

 

[Firedancer]

OMG World Champion!!! So happy for him! He was amazing today, going for everything when he didn’t even need to.

 

[nickp]

If Nathan Chen would have skated like this, he would have been Olympic champion