Nathan Chen Fan Thread #2

[Alexa]

Merry Christmas from Nathan to everyone

https://twitter.com/about_nathan/status/1474935841713975298?s=21

Nathan Chen on Instagram: "Merry Christmas everyone!!❤️"

49K likes, 310 comments - nathanwchen on December 25, 2021: "Merry Christmas everyone!!❤️".

www.instagram.com

 

[A.H.Black]

That looks like Brezina? Is that his daughter?

 

[Sylvia]

That looks like Brezina? Is that his daughter?

Yes, Brezina and his wife, Danielle Montalbano, and Mariah Bell holding their dog, Brie.

Naya is the Brezinas' daughter (here on the ice being held by her dad; Nathan does what looks like a 4F -- or is it a 4T? -- at the end of this video): https://www.instagram.com/p/CX6fNUbqfcn/

 

[~tapdancer~]

Happy to hear Nathan's choices for SP and FS. Loved them both! I absolutely cannot wait to see him on the ice again soon. He just mesmerizes me. Would be thrilling to watch him win Olympic gold, but I will adore him no matter what.

 

[sheetz]

Nathan describing his relationship with music and figure skating. He plays a little electric guitar.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CX_1n8SJE2H/

 

[sheetz]

Joonsoo Kim wrote a nice piece on his skating idol, Nathan, in the latest Skating Magazine.

Sachi on Instagram: "📸📝from SKATING, December 2021 issue ‘僕のスケートアイドル by Joonsoo Kim ネイサン・チェンという名前を初めて聞いたのは、2009年の秋にスケートを始めた時だった。誕生日が1年ちょっとしか違わないのに、9歳の僕は10歳のネイサンを、こんなに若くてもスケートの技術やスピン、3回転ジャンプに習熟できるんだというお手本として尊敬していた。 ネイサンがその後、競争力を高め、4回転を着氷し、時計仕掛けの

188 likes, 13 comments - sachiko_n_satsuki on December 28, 2021: "📸📝from SKATING, December 2021 issue ‘僕のスケートアイドル by Joonsoo Kim ネイサン・チェンという名前を初めて聞いたのは、2009年の秋にスケートを始めた時だった。誕生日が1年ちょっとしか違わないのに、9歳の僕は10歳のネイサンを、こんなに若くてもスケートの技術やスピン、3回転ジャンプに習熟できるんだというお手本として尊敬していた。...

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[sheetz]

Nathan on the importance of his family and support staff.

Go Nathaaan（NCJP） on Instagram: "五輪の夢を叶えるには多くの支援や協力が必要 家族やその他の支援システムについて ネイサン「家族の支えなしで僕のスケートは今のレベルに到達する事はなかった サポートするチームは多岐に渡って裏側で支援してくれる 彼らなしでは今の自分はあり得なかった」 #NathanChen"

167 likes, 2 comments - go_nathaaan on December 28, 2021: "五輪の夢を叶えるには多くの支援や協力が必要 家族やその他の支援システムについて ネイサン「家族の支えなしで僕のスケートは今のレベルに到達する事はなかった サポートするチームは多岐に渡って裏側で支援してくれる 彼らなしでは今の自分はあり得なかった」 #NathanChen".

www.instagram.com

 

[olympic]

Merry Christmas to all! Here's a freshly unwrapped 4F for your enjoyment!

https://twitter.com/NathanChenJP/status/1474820539663646720

LOL. It took me a minute to realize that was Brezina + baby daughter watching.

 

[sheetz]

Nathan getting ready for Nats!

Nathan Chen on Instagram: "One more week before heading out to US Champs🥳"

53K likes, 534 comments - nathanwchen on December 30, 2021: "One more week before heading out to US Champs🥳".

www.instagram.com

Nathan named as Advisory Board Member of The Sports Initiative, although not quite sure what this is about. :scratch2:

The Sports Initiative on Instagram: "MEET OUR ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER: Nathan Chen - @nathanwchen Nathan is a 3x World Champion, Olympic medalist, and 5x US National Champion in figure skating. He grew up in Salt Lake City, UT and began skating in

81 likes, 12 comments - nfttsi on December 30, 2021: "MEET OUR ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER: Nathan Chen - @nathanwchen Nathan is a 3x World Champion, Olympic medalist, and 5x US National Champion in figure skating. He grew up in Salt Lake City, UT and began skating in 2002 following the Winter...

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[sheetz]

Once again it's time to count down the #top9of2021 on Nathan's Instagram!

9. Where it all started
8. Holidays with The Fam
7. A Champion. For Progress.
6. Last Glass
5. One More Time
4. Japanese Silverware
3. Partners in Crime
2. Bling Bling
1. Three-peat!

Happy New Year!

 

[sheetz]

Flashback to when bowl cuts were in fashion.

Nathan Chen on Instagram: "Reflecting back on the journey that has brought me to 2022, and looking forward to everything the new year will bring. I’m really excited for what’s next, both on and off the ice. I am also grateful for the support of @conn

28K likes, 166 comments - nathanwchen on January 1, 2022: "Reflecting back on the journey that has brought me to 2022, and looking forward to everything the new year will bring. I’m really excited for what’s next, both on and off the ice. I am also grateful for the support of...

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Nathan on what it would mean to him to make the Olympic team.

https://twitter.com/NathanChenJP/status/1477158649277878272

K Hawayek third wheeling it with Nathan and JLB.

https://twitter.com/NathanChenJP/status/1477157757728194561

 

[AxelAnnie]

Flashback to when bowl cuts were in fashion.

Nathan Chen on Instagram: "Reflecting back on the journey that has brought me to 2022, and looking forward to everything the new year will bring. I’m really excited for what’s next, both on and off the ice. I am also grateful for the support of @conn

28K likes, 166 comments - nathanwchen on January 1, 2022: "Reflecting back on the journey that has brought me to 2022, and looking forward to everything the new year will bring. I’m really excited for what’s next, both on and off the ice. I am also grateful for the support of...

www.instagram.com

Nathan on what it would mean to him to make the Olympic team.

https://twitter.com/NathanChenJP/status/1477158649277878272

K Hawayek third wheeling it with Nathan and JLB.

https://twitter.com/NathanChenJP/status/1477157757728194561

He is kidding, right? What it would mean for him to make the OLY Team........Like he wouldn't make the team? Made me laugh. I just hope there is an Olympics for him to go to.

 

[sheetz]

NBC athlete profile

https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/meet-athletes-nathan-chen

It's finally Nationals week! Official men's practice begins on Thursday, with practice cam being streamed on Peacock.

https://www.usfigureskating.org/sit...gure Skating Championships Color Schedule.pdf

 

[sheetz]

Article: Nathan Chen talks with last U.S. man to win figure skating gold

Lysacek: “There’s always kind of that one [program] that’s perfect, and the rest are not, and the one that’s perfect will win. And that’s kind of what I shared with Nathan. It doesn’t matter if it’s six quads, five quads, four quads or three.”

 

[sheetz]

Team Panasonic will be holding a virtual press conference in a few minutes to make an announcement.

Sachi on Instagram: "📸 @panasonic ‘We have an exciting #TeamPanasonic announcement happening tomorrow during our virtual #PanasonicCES press conference! Tune in live at 10AM PT.’ ….. 🇺🇸PT: Tuesday, January 4, 10:00 a.m. 🇯🇵日本時間1/5（水）03:00 a.m. 🔗 http

123 likes, 2 comments - sachiko_n_satsuki on January 3, 2022: "📸 @panasonic ‘We have an exciting #TeamPanasonic announcement happening tomorrow during our virtual #PanasonicCES press conference! Tune in live at 10AM PT.’ ….. 🇺🇸PT: Tuesday, January 4, 10:00 a.m. 🇯🇵日本時間1/5（水）03:00 a.m. 🔗...

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Link: https://panasonic.com/ces

Send Nathan a message of support via Team Toyota's Good Luck Boulevard

Toyota’s Good Luck Boulevard | Driving for Gold

Add your voice to Toyota's Good Luck Boulevard and cheer for athletes on the road to the Olympic and Paralympic Games!

toyotagoodluckblvd.com

 

[sheetz]

Nathan making final preparations before Nats.

Compete Sports Performance & Rehab on Instagram: "Nathan Chen in for his last tune up before @usfigureskating National Championships. Good luck💪🏻"

203 likes, 4 comments - competesportsperformance on January 4, 2022: "Nathan Chen in for his last tune up before @usfigureskating National Championships. Good luck💪🏻".

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Nathan's image made a brief appearance in the Team Panasonic virtual press conference.

Sachi on Instagram: "In today's #PanasonicCES virtual press conference, Nathan was introduced as one of #TeamPanasonic athletes. 今日のパナソニックプレカン、ネイサンは出てこなかった😅 #TeamPanasonic アスリートの一員として紹介されました👍 ….. #NathanChen #ネイサンチェン #TeamRaf #TeamNathan #TeamUSA

91 likes, 2 comments - sachiko_n_satsuki on January 4, 2022: "In today's #PanasonicCES virtual press conference, Nathan was introduced as one of #TeamPanasonic athletes. 今日のパナソニックプレカン、ネイサンは出てこなかった😅 #TeamPanasonic アスリートの一員として紹介されました👍 ….. #NathanChen #ネイサンチェン #TeamRaf #TeamNathan #TeamUSA...

www.instagram.com

 

[sheetz]

Nathan tests the Grubhub Guarantee

Nathan Chen on Instagram: "When you’re competing at this level, nothing is guaranteed. Good thing your @grubhub is! Their #GrubhubGuarantee means your food is delivered on-time and at the lowest price - guaranteed or they'll make it right. I love to

36K likes, 357 comments - nathanwchen on January 5, 2022: "When you’re competing at this level, nothing is guaranteed. Good thing your @grubhub is! Their #GrubhubGuarantee means your food is delivered on-time and at the lowest price - guaranteed or they'll make it right. I love to order...

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Version with Mikaela Shiffrin and Chloe Kim

- YouTube

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

youtu.be

 

[LeafOnTheWind]

I can just hear the director of the commercial demanding bigger and bigger smiles out of Nathan as he speaks. It feels abnormal.

 

[sk9tingfan]

Nathan tests the Grubhub Guarantee

Nathan Chen on Instagram: "When you’re competing at this level, nothing is guaranteed. Good thing your @grubhub is! Their #GrubhubGuarantee means your food is delivered on-time and at the lowest price - guaranteed or they'll make it right. I love to

36K likes, 357 comments - nathanwchen on January 5, 2022: "When you’re competing at this level, nothing is guaranteed. Good thing your @grubhub is! Their #GrubhubGuarantee means your food is delivered on-time and at the lowest price - guaranteed or they'll make it right. I love to order...

www.instagram.com

Version with Mikaela Shiffrin and Chloe Kim

- YouTube

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

youtu.be

Funny question from someone who watched this commercial, "Can I order Nathan?"

 

[sk9tingfan]

Duplicate post

 

[sheetz]

Article: Chen talked challenge of Olympic gold pursuit with Lysacek

“Conversations were pretty brief, but just sharing some of the worries or things I have sort of dealt with over the past few years, kind of similar things he has dealt with. Kind of framing perspectives around the Olympics and how although it is an extremely meaningful event, at the end of the day, whether you win, whether you lose, you are still going to go home and see your same friends and families; still do the same activities. One moment is not going to define the rest of your life in regards to the Games or even just in the sport.”

Chen makes a habit of watching his competition. Not to scout, but for enjoyment.

“It is good to be able to watch skating,” he said. “Even if I wasn’t competing I would still want to watch. It will be exciting to see how everyone is doing. Will that really impact how I plan? Probably not. But it is still useful, I think, to sort of have an understanding of where everybody is at. But more than anything, skating is fun to watch, so I will be watching for that reason.”

 

[Firedancer]

Jackie Wong says it looks like Nathan’s FS layout will be: 4F3T, 4F, 4S, 4Lz, 4T1Eu3F, 3A, 3Lz3T

https://twitter.com/rockerskating
I can’t link to the specific tweet

 

[olympic]

Jackie Wong says it looks like Nathan’s FS layout will be: 4F3T, 4F, 4S, 4Lz, 4T1Eu3F, 3A, 3Lz3T

https://twitter.com/rockerskating
I can’t link to the specific tweet

Been dying for this info!

So he is upping the tech, perhaps in light of Yuzu’s Nationals LP. He is burying the 4z which worries me. For me, it seems either the 4F or the 4Z is strong, not both at the same time

 

[sheetz]

Yes, looks like he's repeating 4F for the FS and (as expected) dropping the 4Lo.

https://twitter.com/rockerskating/status/1479177654578429952

Practice was ok. Not great. Not horrible. He'll need to step it up, though.

2022 US Championships: Practice notes! — Rocker Skating - Analysis by Jackie Wong

Your one-stop shop for practice notes at the 2022 US Figure Skating Championships

www.rockerskating.com

Team Bridgestone video

https://twitter.com/NathanChenJP/status/1479220738985185280

BTS on the Grubhub shoot

https://www.instagram.com/p/CYZhbqzJ9WT/

https://twitter.com/about_Nathan/status/1479150895900377089

 

[sheetz]

Video: How Nathan Chen's redemptive Olympic free skate made him the best skater in the world

 

[Firedancer]

Based on practice it looks like SP will be 4F, 3A, 4Lz3T. Clean run thru in practice just now

 

[sheetz]

Strong practice except a little trouble with the 4S. He wore a mask for most of practice except for runthru.
Runthru: https://youtu.be/-bCF7Wfjf4Y

Here's a masked 4S

https://twitter.com/tsukianul/status/1479482272004939783

And a masked 4Lz3T

https://twitter.com/aboutNathan_vid/status/1479494056938033152

 

[sheetz]

Nathan spoke about his programs after practice.

https://twitter.com/LynnRutherford/status/1479503061861208068

Nathan Chen called return to prior seasons' programs "a pleasure. I've been really lucky to work with choreographers like Marie- France and Shae. The content is there .... the majority of the programs are pretty much the same."

Preview of the Rocketman opening:

https://twitter.com/aboutNathan_vid/status/1479503075354324993

 

[sheetz]

Some practice clips.

Nathan Chen Fan Page🥇 on Instagram: "I got to see Nathan practice in person today!🤩 His jumps were all super solid and he was extremely safe in his mask and with his training method. I found his way of practicing very interesting!⛸ If you’ve never be

472 likes, 35 comments - nathanwchen.fan on January 7, 2022: "I got to see Nathan practice in person today!🤩 His jumps were all super solid and he was extremely safe in his mask and with his training method. I found his way of practicing very interesting!⛸ If you’ve never been to an official...

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Team Bridgestone commercial

DN on Instagram: "Bridgestone TV Spot🔘 N: What really matters is authentic representation and speeding. Regardless of who you are, where you come from. That's what really is important, right? That's what really matters. @nathanwchen #nathanchen #T

120 likes, 4 comments - dsntedge on January 7, 2022: "Bridgestone TV Spot🔘 N: What really matters is authentic representation and speeding. Regardless of who you are, where you come from. That's what really is important, right? That's what really matters. @nathanwchen #nathanchen...

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SOI commercial

DN on Instagram: "@starsonice TV Spot⛸"

68 likes, 2 comments - dsntedge on January 7, 2022: "@starsonice TV Spot⛸".

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Good luck from Team Panasonic

Panasonic North America on Instagram: "Wishing #TeamPanasonic’s @nathanwchen good luck on the ice this weekend! Are you tuning in?"

148 likes, 2 comments - panasonic on January 7, 2022: "Wishing #TeamPanasonic’s @nathanwchen good luck on the ice this weekend! Are you tuning in?".

www.instagram.com

 

[olympic]

Strong practice except a little trouble with the 4S. He wore a mask for most of practice except for runthru.
Runthru: https://youtu.be/-bCF7Wfjf4Y

Here's a masked 4S

https://twitter.com/tsukianul/status/1479482272004939783

And a masked 4Lz3T

https://twitter.com/aboutNathan_vid/status/1479494056938033152

TG. Smart boy! I hope it's N95 and not cloth or gaping in some way ...