Nathan Chen Fan Thread #2

[orbitz]

The performance was fine, but was his costume designed by The GAP ? The outfit looks better in still pictures where I can see some added details. But on the computer screen, it looks like Nathan was simply wearing a short black jean jacket over a white T. Don't be afraid of some color or even..gulp...sequins, Nathan !

 

[Wyliefan]

We know he's not afraid of color. The yellow Rocketman shirt proves that. Now he needs to commit to red like he committed to yellow.

 

[Bellanca]

I love Nathan's less is more look. I really don't want to see him in ruffles, feathers, baubles, buttons and sequins. He transcends all of that.

 

[Allskate]

I love Nathan's less is more look. I really don't want to see him in ruffles, feathers, baubles, buttons and sequins. He transcends all of that.

I'm not looking for ruffles, baubles, feathers, and sequins. I'm fine with black pants and jacket. I just didn't like the style/fit of these particular pants and jacket. To me, it was distracting and not flattering.

 

[A.H.Black]

I Really like the blue shirt.

 

[paskatefan]

Nathan's blue shirt - a gorgeous shade of blue! Congrats again, Nathan!

 

[RoseAugust]

Help! I can't stop watching Nathan's LP. Upon first viewing I thought it wasn't very exciting, but then it ended in what seemed a minute and I wanted more! It was totally taking me in...and continues to.

 

[Sylvia]

NBC Sports' video of Nathan's Skate America SP:

Nathan Chen reveals Latin-style short program at Skate America | NBC Sports

Nathan Chen, going for his fourth consecutive Skate America title, leads the field after the short program by 11.81 points. #NBCSports #NathanChen #SkateAmer...

www.youtube.com

USFS' Nathan clip montage: https://www.instagram.com/p/CGvwK0nguFd/

 

[Sylvia]

Nick McCarvel chatted with Nathan after his win: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CGvtp_gJGNV/

 

[A.H.Black]

The ISU version of the free is still up for now - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KnG5rg2Quw&t=3s - with the eurosport commentators.

 

[aml78]

Nathan always pieces together costumes until later in the season. And given there may be no season, why bother.

 

[Bellanca]

I Really like the blue shirt.

Nathan's blue shirt - a gorgeous shade of blue! Congrats again, Nathan!

Yes, the blue shirt has been a hit! Blue has a prominent place in figure skating history, e.g., the blue Olympic dress for (some) ladies.

Also, I think Nathan is considering comfort when he picks an outfit to compete - can't blame him there.

 

[Sylvia]

Nick McCarvel chatted with Nathan after his win: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CGvtp_gJGNV/

Article based on his IG Live chat:

Nathan Chen exclusive: Champion figure skater has eyes on Beijing 2022

What makes Nathan Chen tick? The two-time world champion figure skater opens up to Olympic Channel in an exclusive Instagram live interview.

www.olympicchannel.com

From the end:

OC: What would you like for your message to fans to be as we wrap up? What would you like for them to know?

Chen: I mean, just my heart goes out to everyone that has been struggling through this time. And I hope that through whatever that may be, we are all able to find some positivity and some motivation to continue trudging forward. And I give extreme respect and credit to everyone that has been doing everything they can for social justice. They have been standing up for what they believe in, standing up for who they are.

I hope that, you know, through all of this, we are able to see some change. And, as skating goes, thank you guys for supporting skating, supporting all the athletes. We put a lot of time and effort into this sport. And it really feels great to be able to feel respected and to recognize that this is not all for nothing… we (skaters) all share that sentiment.

 

[Sylvia]

3.5-minute Nathan feature (interview & clips): https://www.instagram.com/tv/CHqznqKgfwo/ (also posted on USFS' Twitter account: https://twitter.com/USFigureSkating/status/1328468664056647681)

Clip of his quad loop in the Las Vegas Invitational team event that was broadcast on NBC yesterday: https://twitter.com/USFigureSkating/status/1328108308805406720

ETA his quote in the NBC Olympic Talk recap article:

Chen also landed a quad loop, including it in his program for the first time since the 2017 Japan Open.

“I was a little stressed about that, but I saw Alex [Krasnozhon] pull it off, so I figured I have to do it myself,” Chen said.

 

[IceAlisa]

Russian fans of Nathan started an English language blog about him and his programs https://thelandofall05.tumblr.com/
They also have a Twitter account

https://twitter.com/thelandofall05

The first blog entry is a fascinating discussion of the influence of abstract art in Nathan’s skating.

 

[olympic]

Watching Nathan's jump layout in the LP at the most recent event, is it possible he could go for 4L, 4F+3T, 4Z, 4S, 4T+eul+3F, 4T+3T, 3A by Worlds (if they happen)? It's hard to tell with Nathan because he plays with jump line-ups and I don't know if he is going for something big or just randomly subbing other jumps into the program

 

[lurkz2]

Watching Nathan's jump layout in the LP at the most recent event, is it possible he could go for 4L, 4F+3T, 4Z, 4S, 4T+eul+3F, 4T+3T, 3A by Worlds (if they happen)? It's hard to tell with Nathan because he plays with jump line-ups and I don't know if he is going for something big or just randomly subbing other jumps into the program

I think that's what he's aiming for but, with Nathan, it'll depend on how practice goes; he has lately gone for the layout he can deliver clean.

 

[A.H.Black]

Watching Nathan's jump layout in the LP at the most recent event, is it possible he could go for 4L, 4F+3T, 4Z, 4S, 4T+eul+3F, 4T+3T, 3A by Worlds (if they happen)? It's hard to tell with Nathan because he plays with jump line-ups and I don't know if he is going for something big or just randomly subbing other jumps into the program

Personally, I think Nathan has only so many 4loops in him. I think when he had that hip injury the loop was the last to come back. Only time will tell how often he does it. I bet that jump layout is something he would like to have for the Olympics.

 

[olympic]

Personally, I think Nathan has only so many 4loops in him. I think when he had that hip injury the loop was the last to come back. Only time will tell how often he does it. I bet that jump layout is something he would like to have for the Olympics.

Personally, I think Nathan has only so many 4loops in him. I think when he had that hip injury the loop was the last to come back. Only time will tell how often he does it. I bet that jump layout is something he would like to have for the Olympics.

I would love to see this jump layout either at a Worlds or an Olympics and he is smart to ‘keep the powder dry’ on the 4L so to speak

 

[DreamSkates]

The performance was fine, but was his costume designed by The GAP ? The outfit looks better in still pictures where I can see some added details. But on the computer screen, it looks like Nathan was simply wearing a short black jean jacket over a white T. Don't be afraid of some color or even..gulp...sequins, Nathan !

He doesn't seem like the sequin type but there are ways to add color or accessories that aren't flashy but accent the design. Maybe it's a work in process.

 

[Sylvia]

Nathan officially was invited to joined Team Toyota back in November 2019 (only noticed today that his major sponsorship news was never posted in this thread): https://www.instagram.com/p/B5JAAhenx2j/

Published on February 28, 2020:

Nathan Chen: Every Day is Leap Day - Toyota USA Newsroom

Team Toyota U.S. Figure Skating champion, Nathan Chen, winner of four consecutive national titles, leaps into action every day, so who better to help us mark the 2020 Leap Year? Chen started his impossible and made history by landing six […]

pressroom.toyota.com

Compilation of highlights (uploaded by USFS on Nov. 17, 2020):

Toyota presents Nathan Chen

Representing Salt Lake Figure Skating... Nathan Chen.

www.youtube.com

 

[acraven]

Fan Zone article about Nathan: Nathan Chen Maps Out Thoughts on His Future Both On and Off the Ice - U.S. Figure Skating Fan Zone

From the article: "I think it will be highly determined by how I feel after '22," Chen said on the topic of retirement. "Do I still have the drive? I feel like if I don't have the drive anymore, then there's no point. It'll really depend. As of now, definitely the plan is to go back to school, and even then, probably take one or two years off skating for sure, and then reevaluate."

 

[Sylvia]

Thanks for also crossing-post in the U.S. Men's thread.

Team Toyota's Twitter (also Instagram) account shared this clip yesterday (sequence of 4T to back flip): https://twitter.com/TeamToyota/status/1336807907690745856

 

[AxelAnnie]

Personally, I think Nathan has only so many 4loops in him. I think when he had that hip injury the loop was the last to come back. Only time will tell how often he does it. I bet that jump layout is something he would like to have for the Olympics.

We say that about horses too....they only have so many jumps in them. Of course they don't do a loop

 

[skateboy]

I would love to see this jump layout either at a Worlds or an Olympics and he is smart to ‘keep the powder dry’ on the 4L so to speak

I agree. But wow, that 4loop in the Team Tara competition was a doozy!

 

[A.H.Black]

Thanks for also crossing-post in the U.S. Men's thread.

Team Toyota's Twitter (also Instagram) account shared this clip yesterday (sequence of 4T to back flip): https://twitter.com/TeamToyota/status/1336807907690745856

That is just cool. I want to go to Nationals - wah.

 

[Sylvia]

I want to go to Nationals - wah.

I hear ya. BTW, I don't think I ever shared my fan cam video clips of Nathan from 2020 Greensboro in this thread? FS finale then 2 SP clips: https://twitter.com/SylviaUnseen/status/1224802911202566146

Stars on Ice has uploaded their "Home for the Holidays" Dec. 5th Online Chat on their YT channel - here's the final section with Nathan, host Charlie White, Meryl Davis & Kurt Browning (who had never interacted at length with Nathan before):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yFxwH2e1TY&t=42m10s

 

[Sylvia]

Nathan performed his SP in Great Park Ice's holiday show (landed opening 4Lz!) - the YT livestream link is posted in this thread: https://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/th...ow-to-be-live-streamed-on-dec-13-2020.107867/

 

[Sylvia]

Nathan performed his SP in Great Park Ice's holiday show (landed opening 4Lz!)

The YT video of the show was blocked afterwards due to music copyright, but a fan captured Nathan's SP performance from yesterday's livestream as an IGTV video: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CIwZIduJRDP/

 

[Sylvia]

Dec. 14th article based mainly on USFS' Fan Zone article (linked in post #232): https://olympics.nbcsports.com/2020/12/14/nathan-chen-figure-skating-olympics/

He skated the previous two seasons while taking classes at Yale. Chen, a statistics and data science major, planned to stay in New Haven for this academic year, but the pandemic changed that.
Instead, he’s been at his California training base on a leave of absence, auditing classes at local universities, he said before winning a fourth straight Skate America title in October.
Yale usually only allows two semesters of leave without having to reapply, but added another year due to the p*ndemic, Chen said. That allows him to focus on skating from now through the Beijing Winter Games.

(Since "Yalie" used to be in this thread title... )