Nathan Chen Fan Thread #2

[CantALoop]

@CantALoop is wishing he’ll return after he graduates from Yale.

Yeah, no. I'm not caseyedwards still holding out hope Ross Miner makes it to the Olympics.

 

[skatfan]

Yeah, no. I'm not caseyedwards still holding out hope Ross Miner makes it to the Olympics.

Ok, I was confused by this:

I'm trying to manifest that Nathan brings back Mozart as a short program,

I did say wish and not predict…

 

[CantALoop]

Ok, I was confused by this:


I did say wish and not predict…

Oh true. But that manifesting is just me wishing for something very unlikely (but I'd be totally happy if it happened), so might as well add another even more improbable condition to the mix

 

[Wyliefan]

There's nothing wrong with hoping that we see Nathan compete again someday, IF that's what he wants and if he feels healthy enough to do it. If he doesn't feel up to it, nothing wrong with that, but if he does, and if he can enjoy doing it again, it would be lovely to see a few more competitive skates from him. He's smart enough to know what he can handle and what he can't, and we can trust his judgment either way. He's not going to do anything stupid -- pulling out of Worlds to recover from his injury proves that.

 

[Allskate]

There's nothing wrong with hoping that we see Nathan compete again someday, IF that's what he wants and if he feels healthy enough to do it. If he doesn't feel up to it, nothing wrong with that, but if he does, and if he can enjoy doing it again, it would be lovely to see a few more competitive skates from him. He's smart enough to know what he can handle and what he can't, and we can trust his judgment either way. He's not going to do anything stupid -- pulling out of Worlds to recover from his injury proves that.

I can understand why Nathan wants to take care of his body and move on with school. I wish there were a few high quality pro competitions around. It would be great to still see skaters like Nathan, Hanyu, and Jason Brown compete in some capacity.

 

[sheetz]

Nathan updated his website with new Olympic photos

2022 Winter Olympic Games (Individual Event) | Nathan Chen

2022 Winter Olympic Games (Team Event) | Nathan Chen

Fun game to see if you can name all of Nathan's competitive programs

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www.jetpunk.com

Throwback to Nathan's performance at Harvard's 2013 Evening with Champions show

An Evening With Champions on Instagram: "hugeee throwback to @nathanwchen ‘s performance in EWC 2013!! what a consistently amazing performer!! . EWC50 on April 9th and 10th will feature national and Olympic level skaters! If you’re in the Boston area

373 likes, 1 comments - aneveningwithchampions on March 20, 2022: "hugeee throwback to @nathanwchen ‘s performance in EWC 2013!! what a consistently amazing performer!! . EWC50 on April 9th and 10th will feature national and Olympic level skaters! If you’re in the Boston area, you don’t want to...

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Recent photo with fan at GPI

Nathan Chen Fan Page? on Instagram: "Recent pic of Nathan and his curlssss!!? Thank you so much for sharing @vee.nut! - @nathanwchen #nathanchen #figureskate #figureskating #figureskater #olympics #beijing2022 #olympian #teamraf #usfigureskating #tea

941 likes, 14 comments - nathanwchen.fan on March 18, 2022: "Recent pic of Nathan and his curlssss!!? Thank you so much for sharing @vee.nut! - @nathanwchen #nathanchen #figureskate #figureskating #figureskater #olympics #beijing2022 #olympian #teamraf #usfigureskating #teamusa".

www.instagram.com

Not sure if this version of Nathan's Toyota commercial has been posted but it's probably the best one.

Toyota - GR Supra x Nathan Chen

Director: Nick Enriquez Cinematographer: Paul Theodoroff -- Media Monks Production: Aether Films

vimeo.com

 

[Wyliefan]

Those are great photos.

 

[Cayuse]

Not sure if this version of Nathan's Toyota commercial has been posted but it's probably the best one.

Toyota - GR Supra x Nathan Chen

Director: Nick Enriquez Cinematographer: Paul Theodoroff -- Media Monks Production: Aether Films

vimeo.com

Totally agree, this is the best commercial message. Terrific idea to involve the family.

 

[Sylvia]

Untitled Nathan Chen memoir due to be published by HarperCollins on November 22, 2022! https://www.harpercollins.com/products/unti-nathan-chen-memoir-nathan-chen

 

[sheetz]

Video of Nathan coaching a young skater at GPI

https://twitter.com/NathanChinese/status/1506304141731237894

Nathan was one of several athletes briefly mentioned on the Nike earnings call.

Nike (NKE) Q3 2022 Earnings Call Transcript | The Motley Fool

NKE earnings call for the period ending December 31, 2021.

www.fool.com

NIKE's connections with consumers are driven by sport and cultural authenticity. And our roster of athletes is second to none...Nathan Chen won gold for the U.S. in the men's singles figure skating.

 

[Fadeevfanboy]

I give it 40/60 to Nathan competing as an amateur again. I wouldn't say it is likely, but I wouldn't say it is incredibly unlikely he makes a return at some point for 2026. Even if he does I don't think a return to dominance at that point would be easy, but I wouldn't care. I would just be happy to see him again. That is why his WD from worlds is sad, since it would have meant getting to see him compete again for sure, atleast one more time.

I hope we atleast see him skate some in shows though.

I also wonder about Hanyu's future at this point, and what he will be doing. What a huge change for mens skating if both are done.

 

[sheetz]

SOI Japan has received many inquiries regarding Nathan's appearance in the show after his Worlds withdrawal and in response they have posted a notice to inform everyone that his participation is still expected, even in the show's group numbers.

https://twitter.com/NathanChenJP/status/1507321756016869376

 

[Fadeevfanboy]

SOI Japan has received many inquiries regarding Nathan's appearance in the show after his withdrawal Worlds and in response they have posted a notice to inform everyone that his participation is still expected, even in the show's group numbers.

https://twitter.com/NathanChenJP/status/1507321756016869376

He is so popular in Japan. He might be the 2nd most popular after Hanyu there (or 3rd behind Takahashi). I honestly think he is even more popular than Uno or Kagiyama there which is incredible, and shows what a star Nathan is.

 

[sk9tingfan]

Bloomberg interviewed Janice about her continued success and what it was like to watch Nathan win Olympic gold.

Are Better Covid Tests On the Way?

A conversation with entrepreneur Janice Chen on how gene-editing technology could produce more accurate tests for Covid and other diseases.

www.bloomberg.com

 

[sheetz]

Olympic skaters tell us their spirit animal.

https://twitter.com/Olympics/status/1508409029281918977

Photo with fan in British Columbia. I'm guessing this was taken during Skate Canada.

Instagram

www.instagram.com

Nathan and other skaters in cool lighting.

eric girgash ? on Instagram: "??team usa⛸ @nathanwchen @mariahsk8rbell @karebearsk8 @icegirlash for @nbcolympics and producer @mrahamin 64 tube laser wall built by key grip Jim Gordon and programmed by @mikeyg09 camera operator @danielleelisebartley

385 likes, 12 comments - egirgash on March 24, 2022: "??team usa⛸ @nathanwchen @mariahsk8rbell @karebearsk8 @icegirlash for @nbcolympics and producer @mrahamin 64 tube laser wall built by key grip Jim Gordon and programmed by @mikeyg09 camera operator @danielleelisebartley camera by...

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Not directly related to Nathan, but had he gone to Worlds he would currently be on a flight to Japan with the others performing in SOI Japan.
Madi C's IGS: https://www.instagram.com/stories/chockolate02/2804073442352325501/

 

[sheetz]

Video of Nathan appearing in an ice show in China back in 2014.

https://twitter.com/NathanChinese/status/1508939702392561665

Latest issue of Skating Magazine covering US Nats.

SKATING Magazine | U.S. Figure Skating

www.usfigureskating.org

Nathan and Brezina appear in one of Roman Sadovsky's photos he took at the Olys practice rink.

- YouTube

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

www.youtube.com

 

[sheetz]

Photos from first day of SOI rehearsal

Sachi on Instagram: "Nathan has arrived in Japan, and rehearsals for SOI Japan started today!?? Welcome back to ?? @nathanwchen ? ? @ TBS_figure Twitter ….. #NathanChen #ネイサンチェン #SOI #SOIJapan2022 #OlympicChampion #GoldMedal"

622 likes, 23 comments - sachiko_n_satsuki on March 30, 2022: "Nathan has arrived in Japan, and rehearsals for SOI Japan started today!?? Welcome back to ?? @nathanwchen ? ? @ TBS_figure Twitter ….. #NathanChen #ネイサンチェン #SOI #SOIJapan2022 #OlympicChampion #GoldMedal".

www.instagram.com

 

[sheetz]

SOI day 2 rehearsal photos

https://twitter.com/TBS_figure/status/1509496676519919616

https://twitter.com/TBS_figure/status/1509502100199591937

https://twitter.com/TBS_figure/status/1509501824424112137

SOI Japan will hold a live press conference tomorrow on Youtube. There will be a 3 way discussion between Nathan, Shoma, and Yuma.

【LIVE】スターズオンアイス 記者会見【フィギュアスケート】

4月1日に行われるスターズ・オン・アイスジャパンツアーの記者会見をライブ配信します北京五輪メダリスト豪華出演！『スターズ・オン・アイス』4年に１度のスペシャルエディション世界最高峰アイスショーとその舞台裏…更にネイサン＆鍵山優真＆宇野昌磨の北京五輪男子メダリストが揃う超貴重３Ｓトークも！？▼地上波放送4月9日(土...

www.youtube.com

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Olympic skaters asked what they would put on a billboard.

https://twitter.com/Olympics/status/1509487036817985538

 

[sheetz]

During the press conference Nathan revealed that his hip is doing better but will still need treatment after he's done with the SOI tour.

Here's part of Alysa's IG Live where Nathan is showing off his new camera.

https://twitter.com/ttokkiing/status/1509730485026533377

Day 3 photos

https://twitter.com/WFS_JP/status/1509827646795894786

https://twitter.com/TBS_figure/status/1509874704617979904

https://twitter.com/TBS_figure/status/1509874219353767943

https://twitter.com/TBS_figure/status/1509873015005523968

https://twitter.com/TBS_figure/status/1509809485560557569

https://twitter.com/TBS_figure/status/1509808568819920905

https://twitter.com/TBS_figure/status/1509716999655804932

Nathan has been honored with the Trailblazer Award by the Committee of 100 organization. He will accept the award at their conference in Washington DC on May 5, which is coincidentally his birthday!

https://twitter.com/Committee100/status/1509546848746364930

 

[skatingfan5]

^ I share a birthday with Nathan?!?! I’m honored and much happier to share the date with him than I am about Karl Marx Would have wished for Groucho!

 

[sheetz]

First day of SOI is done. Nathan skated to Rocketman in the afternoon performance and a new EX program, Space Song by Beach House, in the evening. He also participated in several group numbers. No quads but did a few backflips.
Nathan's IG update: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb1z7Ctu8nV/

Too many photos to list individually so here are some places where you browse them at your leisure:

https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202204020000643.html

https://twitter.com/JOANNA0125/status/1510206663290404867

https://twitter.com/TBS_figure

Video of Rocketman backflip: https://twitter.com/TBS_figure
Nathan and others seen in Alysa's IG Live: https://twitter.com/NathanChenJP/status/1510196293431603206

 

[sheetz]

I also heard that there was a short interview in the SOI program. According to those who read it Nathan says the reason he switched his Oly EX to Caravan was because the organizers wanted him to do something more upbeat, and the reason he wanted to attend Worlds was to see if it would help him decide whether or not he would like to continue competing.

 

[sheetz]

New IG update with more practice photos

Nathan Chen on Instagram: "Some of my fav ppl to spend a weekend with❤️"

56K likes, 316 comments - nathanwchen on April 2, 2022: "Some of my fav ppl to spend a weekend with❤️".

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TV news clip with glimpse costume for his new EX

https://twitter.com/soraneko_033/status/1510735161649893378

I love this position he gets into in the group number.

https://twitter.com/AxelQuadruple/status/1510455199110148097

Best photo with JLB

スポニチ写真映像部公式インスタグラム on Instagram: "＜スターズ・オン・アイス2022＞初日の公演に臨む #ネイサンチェン #ジャンリュックベイカー （撮影・小海途 良幹 @yoshiki_kogaito ）#starsonice #スターズオンアイス #figureskating #nathanchen #jeanlucbaker"

2,696 likes, 2 comments - sponichitokyophoto on April 2, 2022: "＜スターズ・オン・アイス2022＞初日の公演に臨む #ネイサンチェン #ジャンリュックベイカー （撮影・小海途 良幹 @yoshiki_kogaito ）#starsonice #スターズオンアイス #figureskating #nathanchen #jeanlucbaker".

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Look back at the Games from Bridgestone

Bridgestone on Instagram: "Incredible athletes. Even better role models. As we look back on these Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, we would like to thank the members of #TeamBridgestone for everything they do on and off the snow and ice."

168 likes, 3 comments - bridgestone on April 1, 2022: "Incredible athletes. Even better role models. As we look back on these Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, we would like to thank the members of #TeamBridgestone for everything they do on and off the snow and ice.".

www.instagram.com

 

[sheetz]

Nathan and the others enjoying their time in Osaka:

Night on the town https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb6jtsDukYa/
Visiting the Panasonic Museum https://twitter.com/PanasonicBrand/status/1510922351617396736
Stopping by the US Consulate https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb7bd5JpFbz/

 

[sheetz]

Nathan was interviewed during his visit to the Panasonic HQ. While there he also learned about the Panasonic Impulse American football team. I believe Yuki is there in the background in one of the slides.

@55otter on Instagram: "#Repost @tommy1119tiara IGS with @make_repost ・・・ #piano #ピアノ #ショパン #コンクール #ピティナ #soi #スターズオンアイス #osaka #大阪 #ネイサンチェン #nathanwchen #nathanchen"

195 likes, 7 comments - 55otter on April 5, 2022: "#Repost @tommy1119tiara IGS with @make_repost ・・・ #piano #ピアノ #ショパン #コンクール #ピティナ #soi #スターズオンアイス #osaka #大阪 #ネイサンチェン #nathanwchen #nathanchen".

www.instagram.com

Short interview with the Irvine Standard.

On the trail with gold medalist Nathan Chen

We recently caught up with Olympic gold medal figure skater Nathan Chen while hiking at Quail Hill.

www.irvinestandard.com

SOI Japan site has uploaded more photos from the show.

スペシャル｜スターズ・オン・アイス2022

figureskate-soi.com

 

[sheetz]

Nathan participated in an Airweave company presentation, demonstrating their new portable mattress. Mao Asada is a brand ambassador for the company and was supposed attend but had to cancel last minute. However, she did send a message congratulating him and saying how impressed she was by his Olympic performance. He responded that she's always been an inspiration to him.

Photos from the event:

Sachi on Instagram: "Nathan appeared at the "Airweave 2022 Business Strategy Presentation" at a hotel in Tokyo on April 6! ネイサン・チェン選手 浅田真央は「インスピレーションの源に」や気遣うコメント！ 睡眠への想いで「しっかり寝れるということが自信につながっている」 　2022年北京オリンピック男子フィギュアスケート個人戦金メダリストのネイサン・チェン選手（22）が6日

297 likes, 5 comments - sachiko_n_satsuki on April 6, 2022: "Nathan appeared at the "Airweave 2022 Business Strategy Presentation" at a hotel in Tokyo on April 6! ネイサン・チェン選手 浅田真央は「インスピレーションの源に」や気遣うコメント！ 睡眠への想いで「しっかり寝れるということが自信につながっている」...

www.instagram.com

Sachi on Instagram: "Nathan talks about his respect for Mao Asada, "a inspiration source." ネイサン・チェン、浅田真央へのリスペクトを語る「インスピレーションの源」 　北京2022冬季オリンピックで金メダルを獲得したフィギュアスケート選手のネイサン・チェンが6日、都内にて開催された「エアウィーヴ 2022年度事業戦略発表会」に出席。浅田真央について、自身の「インスピレーションの源」と語った。 　浅田が

315 likes, 4 comments - sachiko_n_satsuki on April 6, 2022: "Nathan talks about his respect for Mao Asada, "a inspiration source." ネイサン・チェン、浅田真央へのリスペクトを語る「インスピレーションの源」 　北京2022冬季オリンピックで金メダルを獲得したフィギュアスケート選手のネイサン・チェンが6日、都内にて開催された「エアウィーヴ 2022年度事業戦略発表会」に出席。浅田真央について、自身の「インスピレーションの源」と語った。...

www.instagram.com

Poor Nathan has had to work the entire time while his friends have been sightseeing. The skaters are probably back to rehearsals tomorrow.
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Here's a flashback to when Nathan performed at Skate Asia back in 2010:

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb8rv9au5TX/

 

[skatfan]

Nathan participated in an Airweave company presentation, demonstrating their new portable mattress. Mao Asada is a brand ambassador for the company and was supposed attend but had to cancel last minute. However, she did send a message congratulating him and saying how impressed she was by his Olympic performance. He responded that she's always been an inspiration to him.

Photos from the event:

Sachi on Instagram: "Nathan appeared at the "Airweave 2022 Business Strategy Presentation" at a hotel in Tokyo on April 6! ネイサン・チェン選手 浅田真央は「インスピレーションの源に」や気遣うコメント！ 睡眠への想いで「しっかり寝れるということが自信につながっている」 　2022年北京オリンピック男子フィギュアスケート個人戦金メダリストのネイサン・チェン選手（22）が6日

297 likes, 5 comments - sachiko_n_satsuki on April 6, 2022: "Nathan appeared at the "Airweave 2022 Business Strategy Presentation" at a hotel in Tokyo on April 6! ネイサン・チェン選手 浅田真央は「インスピレーションの源に」や気遣うコメント！ 睡眠への想いで「しっかり寝れるということが自信につながっている」...

www.instagram.com

Sachi on Instagram: "Nathan talks about his respect for Mao Asada, "a inspiration source." ネイサン・チェン、浅田真央へのリスペクトを語る「インスピレーションの源」 　北京2022冬季オリンピックで金メダルを獲得したフィギュアスケート選手のネイサン・チェンが6日、都内にて開催された「エアウィーヴ 2022年度事業戦略発表会」に出席。浅田真央について、自身の「インスピレーションの源」と語った。 　浅田が

315 likes, 4 comments - sachiko_n_satsuki on April 6, 2022: "Nathan talks about his respect for Mao Asada, "a inspiration source." ネイサン・チェン、浅田真央へのリスペクトを語る「インスピレーションの源」 　北京2022冬季オリンピックで金メダルを獲得したフィギュアスケート選手のネイサン・チェンが6日、都内にて開催された「エアウィーヴ 2022年度事業戦略発表会」に出席。浅田真央について、自身の「インスピレーションの源」と語った。...

www.instagram.com

Poor Nathan has had to work the entire time while his friends have been sightseeing. The skaters are probably back to rehearsals tomorrow.
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Not gonna feel sorry for him getting these opportunities. I’m sure the $ will come in handy to pay for Yale.

 

[lurkz2]

Not gonna feel sorry for him getting these opportunities. I’m sure the $ will come in handy to pay for Yale.

Yeah he's not poor Nathan he's rich Nathan ?

 

[sk9tingfan]

Not gonna feel sorry for him getting these opportunities. I’m sure the $ will come in handy to pay for Yale.

Got to make hay while the sun shines.

 

[sheetz]

Nathan speaking about the importance of sleep for an athlete

https://twitter.com/NathanChenJP/status/1511718622728945668

Official photos from the event

https://www.instagram.com/p/CcCRahFpt_Z/

The Airweave staff were impressed by Nathan's meticulous attention to details at their event. They described him as smart, playful, and charming.
https://twitter.com/airweave_/status/1511906871552077829

More from Airweave and Panasonic in Yuki's IGS

https://www.instagram.com/p/CcC8QQdpgSM/