Nathan Chen Fan Thread #2

[sheetz]

A few runthru clips from Japanese TV. Landed 4F3T and 4Lz.

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[livetoskate]

Thanks, sheetz! I'm not on twitter much so thank you for posting the links. That's kind of nice and interesting that the Chinese media refer to Nathan by his Chinese name, using the Chinese characters within the article.

One of the tweets:
"Another curious moment. About 5 minutes after the second warm-up group entered the ice, the Rocketman was turned on in the arena - moreover, from the second half, where the choreoseq. is. And Nate immediately, without preparation, began to nail it. Well, what a legend."

 

[Rukia]

Lorenzo Magri posted this earlier on IG (found it on Twitter) https://twitter.com/NathanChenJP/status/1488040366490386432 - Nathan practicing a 4z-3t - not the best effort - a little better than the one he did in the SP at Nats but still has me a bit worried about his health.

What do you see wrong? The only thing I see is that he's a little slow to reach back to pick in for the 3t, and this makes his landing a little flat for that jump (slower getting into the air so not as much height), but not like under (although it's hard to tell from that distance/angle, but it looks cleaner than at nats).

 

[Karen-W]

What do you see wrong? The only thing I see is that he's a little slow to reach back to pick in for the 3t, and this makes his landing a little flat for that jump (slower getting into the air so not as much height), but not like under (although it's hard to tell from that distance/angle, but it looks cleaner than at nats).

It's hard to say with the distance and angle, I agree... Just not much flow out of the 3t. I do agree, it didn't look UR. Maybe I'm worrying for nothing but we all know Nathan's been struggling this season.

 

[Rukia]

It's hard to say with the distance and angle, I agree... Just not much flow out of the 3t. I do agree, it didn't look UR. Maybe I'm worrying for nothing but we all know Nathan's been struggling this season.

I feel you there haha. I might be watching his skate through my fingers at this point.

 

[sk9tingfan]

I feel you there haha. I might be watching his skate through my fingers at this point.

Nervous about watching the men's competition live. Glad I have a DVR and Peacock so I can watch it after the fact. yeah, I'm neurotic.....

 

[Firedancer]

I’m glad I’m not the only one who is already nervous for him. The videos I have seen have mostly looked good. I’m hoping we can at least get some better practice reports once Jackie Wong gets there.

 

[jlai]

It's hard to say with the distance and angle, I agree... Just not much flow out of the 3t. I do agree, it didn't look UR. Maybe I'm worrying for nothing but we all know Nathan's been struggling this season.

Nathan's struggles still gets more medals than others though

 

[Sylvia]

Nathan is included in this all-important NY Post article but ALAS , no open shirt/shirtless pic like for Evan Bates & Zach Donohue:

Red-hot bods of America’s sexiest athletes ignite Winter Olympic flames

Members of Team USA were all business this week as they landed in Beijing, where they’ll “snow” no mercy at the XXIV Olympic Winter Games, beginning Friday (and airing on NBC and …

nypost.com

 

[Cayuse]

Nathan is included in this all-important NY Post article but ALAS , no open shirt/shirtless pic like for Evan Bates & Zach Donohue:

Red-hot bods of America’s sexiest athletes ignite Winter Olympic flames

Members of Team USA were all business this week as they landed in Beijing, where they’ll “snow” no mercy at the XXIV Olympic Winter Games, beginning Friday (and airing on NBC and …

nypost.com

Zach looks like a little boy who got in trouble. The beard goes against the image though.

 

[sheetz]

Looks like a pretty good morning practice.

https://twitter.com/figure365/status/1488317366299627520

 

[Icetalavista]

Maybe this was mentioned upthread, but Nathan is in February Vogue sporting a pink suit

 

[Wyliefan]

Nathan is included in this all-important NY Post article but ALAS , no open shirt/shirtless pic like for Evan Bates & Zach Donohue:

Red-hot bods of America’s sexiest athletes ignite Winter Olympic flames

Members of Team USA were all business this week as they landed in Beijing, where they’ll “snow” no mercy at the XXIV Olympic Winter Games, beginning Friday (and airing on NBC and …

nypost.com

"Boy-band good looks."

 

[sk9tingfan]

Phil Hersh has just given us a very interesting take on the Hanyu/Chen rivalry with a lot of commentary from Nathan.

In pushing each other, Hanyu and Chen have redefined the meaning of figure skating greatness

Longtime Olympic reporter Philip Hersh details the influence Nathan Chen and Yuzuru Hanyu have had on each other, and the sport, as they vie for 2022 Olympic gold.

www.nbcolympics.com

 

[sheetz]

Team USA skaters answer skating questions. Nathan tells us how often he changes boots.

Meet Mariah Bell, Nathan Chen and the rest of the US Figure Skating Team at the Winter Olympics

Olympians Mariah Bell and Nathan Chen headline Team USA's Figure Skating roster for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Get to know the team here.

www.nbcwashington.com

 

[Karen-W]

Phil Hersh has just given us a very interesting take on the Hanyu/Chen rivalry with a lot of commentary from Nathan.

In pushing each other, Hanyu and Chen have redefined the meaning of figure skating greatness

Longtime Olympic reporter Philip Hersh details the influence Nathan Chen and Yuzuru Hanyu have had on each other, and the sport, as they vie for 2022 Olympic gold.

www.nbcolympics.com

Absolutely fascinating article! You really get the sense of just how much respect Nathan has for Yuzuru.

Also, he all but admits "I shoulda tuned my mom/family out in 2018 and listened to my coach" while reflecting on his growth as a competitor.

 

[sk9tingfan]

Absolutely fascinating article! You really get the sense of just how much respect Nathan has for Yuzuru.

Also, he all but admits "I shoulda tuned my mom/family out in 2018 and listened to my coach" while reflecting on his growth as a competitor.

I have so much respect for Nathan due to his maturity, transparency and absolute class. His tremendous intelligence and his emotional intelligence at the age of 22 is astounding. He will go far no matter what path he chooses.

 

[sheetz]

Nice interview in GQ: The Brainy Figure Skater on a Remarkable Hot Streak

Nathan talks about his Mother's role in his athletic career

https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/spo...other-helped-get-him-to-the-olympics/3525829/

Toyota Times - Nathan Chen

https://youtu.be/mB0Ioi9Puco

Short interview with Russian media

https://fs-gossips.com/nathan-chen-six-quads-im-not-crazy-im-22-already/

US Figure Skating Fanzone article: Chen, Zhou and Brown Hope to Live Up to the Olympic Dream

Well wishes from Sarah Kawahara

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=3125220004363541&id=100006267165305

And Stephanee Grosscup

https://www.facebook.com/stephanee.grosscup/posts/10159382429046590

 

[sheetz]

A couple of fun videos!
Olympian Nathan Chen Breaks Down Figure Skating in Movies
BTS at the Vogue Photo Shoot


Article: Nathan Chen savoring time at 2022 Olympics

 

[livetoskate]

Nice interview in GQ: The Brainy Figure Skater on a Remarkable Hot Streak

Nathan talks about his Mother's role in his athletic career

https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/spo...other-helped-get-him-to-the-olympics/3525829/

Toyota Times - Nathan Chen

https://youtu.be/mB0Ioi9Puco

Short interview with Russian media

https://fs-gossips.com/nathan-chen-six-quads-im-not-crazy-im-22-already/

US Figure Skating Fanzone article: Chen, Zhou and Brown Hope to Live Up to the Olympic Dream

Well wishes from Sarah Kawahara

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=3125220004363541&id=100006267165305

And Stephanee Grosscup

https://www.facebook.com/stephanee.grosscup/posts/10159382429046590

What a sweet message from Stephanee Grosscup, his first Learn to Skate instructor! This is the video of Nathan at sectionals that she included on her post. It's funny seeing how little Nathan is compared to his competitors here:

Nathan Chen 2009-2010 Short Program

Kung Fu Panda by Hans Zimmer choreo. by Stephanie GrosscupFrom the 2010 Pacific Coast SectionalsPart of a Ice Skating Routine Documentation Projectvisit www....

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[Firedancer]

Nathan, Jason and Vincent talk about the Olympics:
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CZc8mBqNFnu/?utm_medium=copy_link

 

[Cayuse]

What a sweet message from Stephanee Grosscup, his first Learn to Skate instructor! This is the video of Nathan at sectionals that she included on her post. It's funny seeing how little Nathan is compared to his competitors here:

Nathan Chen 2009-2010 Short Program

Kung Fu Panda by Hans Zimmer choreo. by Stephanie GrosscupFrom the 2010 Pacific Coast SectionalsPart of a Ice Skating Routine Documentation Projectvisit www....

www.youtube.com

Thank you for sharing such a delightful performance! Only 50 more hours until we see the grown-up version. Can't wait!

 

[sheetz]

There's been such a deluge of Nathan news and articles coming out every day it's been so hard to keep up!

Footage of his morning practice.

https://twitter.com/NathanChenJP/status/1488802078743220224

Had a strong afternoon practice except for a little trouble with the 4T, oddly enough.

https://twitter.com/rockerskating/status/1488848764215468036

Nathan has been named an Omega watch ambassador! The article says he's in the 1 minute commercial but I didn't notice him.

https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1118686/omega-beijing-2022-olympics#.Yfp1CW24M1B.twitter

Q&A after practice session

https://www.ifsmagazine.com/nathan-chen-excited-for-beijing-olympics/

Winter Olympians talk mental health

https://olympics.com/en/video/we-re-also-human-top-winter-olympians-talk-mental-health

 

[sheetz]

Nathan's Visa commercial

https://twitter.com/wellsfargo/status/1488998257606938626?s=21

Newly released Toyota Meet the Athletes

Nathan Chen - Meet the Athletes｜ToyotaTimes

This series is to introduce the Global Team Toyota Athletes around the world.For more information, please visit Toyota Times website (sport): https://toyotat...

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Another version with Sisters cheering him on

Alice Chen on Instagram: "when I tell you I cried ? thank you @teamtoyota for including our family in this and for capturing @nathanwchen’s spirit. we can’t wait to watch him live out his dreams SO SOON ❤️ swipe for a lil bts of @janiceschen and me

2,992 likes, 69 comments - alicefchen on February 2, 2022: "when I tell you I cried ? thank you @teamtoyota for including our family in this and for capturing @nathanwchen’s spirit. we can’t wait to watch him live out his dreams SO SOON ❤️ swipe for a lil bts of @janiceschen and me handling...

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[Karen-W]

Nathan's Visa commercial

https://twitter.com/wellsfargo/status/1488998257606938626?s=21

Hehehehe... I really hope I can view this on my work laptop because I'd love nothing more than to torment a few of my co-workers by sharing a work-related Nathan Chen commercial, lol.

 

[olympic]

Anyone notice that Vincent is doing constant SP run throughs and Nathan LPs?

 

[Firedancer]

Nathan is doing the SP for the team event:
https://mobile.twitter.com/rockerskating/status/1489225098649387015

 

[sheetz]

Nathan looks back on his past Olympic experience. Plus a nice interview with sister Alice to accompany the video.

Daily Olympic Briefing: Figure skating's team event highlights Thursday, Friday schedule

TV and live stream schedules for the biggest events taking place Thursday night and Friday morning (February 3-4) at the 2022 Winter Olympics.

www.nbcolympics.com

Interview with USA Today

Nathan Chen is USA's gold medal favorite in men's figure skating. But he knows there are no guarantees.

After struggling at the 2018 Olympics, Nathan Chen has been near perfection, winning three world championships. He's a favorite at Beijing Olympics.

www.usatoday.com

 

[DreamSkates]

Anxious and excited anticipation. Tonight it all begins. May it end with at the least, an individual gold medal for Nathan Chen!

 

[Fadeevfanboy]

Anyone notice that Vincent is doing constant SP run throughs and Nathan LPs?

If they do split them I would actually have Vincent do the SP. Vincent is too much a risk to bomb the LP for the Team Event IMO. He has been quite consistent in the short program overall this year.

Of course Nathan might do both, but if they do the split I would go that direction. More to do with Vincent than Nathan, as I am totally comfortable with Nathan doing either. But quite comfortable with Vincent doing the short, long not so much as he is too volatile.