Nathan Chen Fan Thread #2

[lurkz2]

Sad but understandable. I think he still might have gone to Worlds had he not had the insane tour schedule immediately afterwards.

I don't think his withdrawal had anything to do with the tour schedule where he can skate with no required elements. We have all observed his nagging injury this season and I guess it flared up with the pre-competition ramping up of training.

I hope this nagging injury is finally addressed during his upcoming Yale break. (Hope it's just a break and we see him back after he graduates from Yale. I need closure on the Mozart program.)

I'm a bit disappointed but at the same time counting my blessings that his body held up for the Olympics with programs I can rewatch.

 

[sheetz]

I don't think his withdrawal had anything to do with the tour schedule where he can skate with no required elements.

While that is true, the tour schedule would not allow him time to rest and recover. There's literally no stop from the beginning of the Japan tour until the end of the US tour at the end of May.

 

[lurkz2]

While that is true, the tour schedule would not allow him time to rest and recover. There's literally no stop from the beginning of the Japan tour until the end of the US tour at the end of May.

He did say tour was like a vacation for him

 

[sheetz]

He did say tour was like a vacation for him

Yes, but it would be an active vacation. Like a hiking trip. Not a relaxing spa.

 

[Firedancer]

So sad we won’t see Nathan at worlds. I really hope we will get to see him compete again, even if it’s not until after he graduates. Also so thankful he was able to successfully make it through the Olympics

 

[Sasha'sSpins]

Phil Hersh has just tweeted that Nathan is out of Worlds

https://twitter.com/olyphil/status/1504120533339754499

The official USFSA Announcement:

U.S. Figure Skating Announces Changes to 2022 U.S. World Figure Skating Team | U.S. Figure Skating

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I'm so sad ?. I was hoping to see Nathan on competitive ice again, since who knows if he will again after Yale. Still, I look forward to seeing him on the Stars On Ice tour!

I hope that he can now focus on fully recovering from his nagging injury! Nathan's health and happiness are the most important things! ???

 

[CantALoop]

I hope this nagging injury is finally addressed during his upcoming Yale break. (Hope it's just a break and we see him back after he graduates from Yale. I need closure on the Mozart program.)

I'm trying to manifest that Nathan brings back Mozart as a short program, but uses the OVXX remix of Mozart's Requiem (Lacrimosa) from the Contrapoints soundtrack, which is conveniently within the time limits of a SP.

 

[A.H.Black]

Well Shoot! I guess it was too much to hope for. I will be grateful for all the wonderful skating - whether we see him on competition ice again or not.

 

[love skating]

I'm sad, but hope he gets 100% better! To fill the void I think I'll continue to do what I've been doing the last couple weeks which is watching old Nathan videos. I've had a blast revisiting kid Nathan and novice/junior Nathan. Gosh, he was always so good - it's such a pleasure to watch him skate at any age.

 

[lurkz2]

I just realized Nathan can now focus on the exhibitions. It's been a long, long time since a choreographed exhibition, maybe the time is now? Still pulling for a Hozier exhibition similar in feel to that ATS group number.

 

[sheetz]

Nathan spotted practicing at GPI by his young fan

Chingy Tan Norton on Instagram: "Levi is skating with @doshea213 again! Highlight of the day: seeing Nathan Chen 😍 (almost every other day) #figureskating #figureskater #iceskating #ice #nathanchen #gpi #idol #onehappyboy #nortylevi #skating #skating

55 likes, 0 comments - chingynorton on March 16, 2022: "Levi is skating with @doshea213 again! Highlight of the day: seeing Nathan Chen 😍 (almost every other day) #figureskating #figureskater #iceskating #ice #nathanchen #gpi #idol #onehappyboy #nortylevi #skating #skatingskills #axel".

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US and the other GPI Olympians all dressed up

Sachi on Instagram: "Nathan looks great in a gray suit too🖤 📸 @alexa_knierim IGS Thank you🙏 ….. #Olympians #NathanChen #ネイサンチェン #OlympicChampion #GoldMedal"

221 likes, 1 comments - sachiko_n_satsuki on March 16, 2022: "Nathan looks great in a gray suit too🖤 📸 @alexa_knierim IGS Thank you🙏 ….. #Olympians #NathanChen #ネイサンチェン #OlympicChampion #GoldMedal".

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Nathan won the Male USSA Athlete of the Month poll

https://twitter.com/USSportsAcademy/status/1504099031349436425

Flashback to the Games where Nathan made some new speed skating friends

Julie Letai on Instagram: "the Games in selfies ✨"

425 likes, 7 comments - letaijulie on March 14, 2022: "the Games in selfies ✨".

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Kristen Santos-Griswold on Instagram: "Beijing photo dump"

787 likes, 9 comments - kristensantos on March 15, 2022: "Beijing photo dump".

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If you ever dreamed of owning your own Rocketman outfit then these are for you!

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You might not be able to skate like an Olympian, but now you can dress like one! We were so excited to see Nathan Chen rocket to a gold medal at the 2022 Winter Olympics for men's singles figure skating in Beijing adorned in the Eagle Nebula (designed by Vera Wang and identified by the...

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[Wyliefan]

Just for fun I've been going back and watching some old performances of Nathan's. I don't think I ever actually watched him in juniors (I didn't watch juniors much at all back in the day), so I dug this up. Baby Nathan skating to The Godfather in his little vest and tie is the cutest thing ever. And Raf looks so young and smiley!!

2012 US NATIONALS NATHAN CHEN JR MENS CHAMPION

On Tuesday 24th January, Nathan Chen won the Jr Men's title at the US Nationals, his third year in a row to win a national title. At only 12 years of age, ...

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[sk9tingfan]

Just for fun I've been going back and watching some old performances of Nathan's. I don't think I ever actually watched him in juniors (I didn't watch juniors much at all back in the day), so I dug this up. Baby Nathan skating to The Godfather in his little vest and tie is the cutest thing ever. And Raf looks so young and smiley!!

2012 US NATIONALS NATHAN CHEN JR MENS CHAMPION

On Tuesday 24th January, Nathan Chen won the Jr Men's title at the US Nationals, his third year in a row to win a national title. At only 12 years of age, ...

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That was in San Jose and live, his skating was dynamic!

 

[A.H.Black]

Haven't seen this one before. Japanese men watching Nathan -https://twitter.com/Natespiano/status/1503876684289921028?s=20&t=lcOUNTxMsY9dnBcMHvSaTA

 

[Wyliefan]

They're such good sports.

 

[Fadeevfanboy]

So sad we won’t see Nathan at worlds. I really hope we will get to see him compete again, even if it’s not until after he graduates. Also so thankful he was able to successfully make it through the Olympics

What year does he graduate?

 

[sk9tingfan]

What year does he graduate?

2024

 

[sheetz]

All 3 SOI Tokyo shows will be broadcast live on Japanese TV. One can expect fans to upload video soon afterwards.

https://twitter.com/tbschannel/status/1504715534293630980

Nathan instructing a young skater

https://twitter.com/nathanwcurls/status/1504788482497130567?s=21

 

[skatfan]

2024

He said he’s a bit behind on coursework so hopefully he can finish - he may need to do some summer coursework next year.

But it’s hard to see him returning to skating competition. I think he’s accomplished just about everything except getting four or five World championships.

 

[barbk]

Nathan may not end up as the most famous sib in his family: https://news.yahoo.com/janice-chen-nathan-chen-sister-185121246.html

Wow.

 

[A.H.Black]

Very impressive. I noticed that Janice spoke much more slowly than Nathan. I got the distinct sense that she worked hard on her delivery. I think she could easily talk at lightening speed - just like Nathan.

 

[sk9tingfan]

He said he’s a bit behind on coursework so hopefully he can finish - he may need to do some summer coursework next year.

But it’s hard to see him returning to skating competition. I think he’s accomplished just about everything except getting four or five World championships.

But who's suggesting that he'll return to competition? I think that continuing to compete will destroy his hip. And I don't think that taking off time and resting/rehabing it will solve his current problem. What we also don't know is whether or not he's potentially facing more, and extensive surgery.

 

[sk9tingfan]

Nathan may not end up as the most famous sib in his family: https://news.yahoo.com/janice-chen-nathan-chen-sister-185121246.html

Wow.

This was shared a week ago. Four years ago, she was one of Forbes' Thirty Under Thirty.

 

[skatfan]

But who's suggesting that he'll return to competition?

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

 

[sk9tingfan]

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

I'm sure most of us would love to see him skate again at this level either during his last two years at Yale or afterwards. However, he did mention that his Junior/Senior year coursework is much more complex, requiring a lot more time. That could be advanced statistical analysis and algorithm/model development and these are total bears. Or he also could be taking his lab sciences if he wants to pursue medical school, which includes very long hours.

And while he's away, the competitive landscape will most probably evolve with the likes of Kagiyama, Cha and Malinin.

I guess we'll have to see.....

 

[skatfan]

I'm sure most of us would love to see him skate again at this level either during his last two years at Yale or afterwards. However, he did mention that his Junior/Senior year coursework is much more complex, requiring a lot more time. That could be advanced statistical analysis and algorithm/model development and these are total bears. Or he also could be taking his lab sciences if he wants to pursue medical school, which includes very long hours.

And while he's away, the competitive landscape will most probably evolve with the likes of Kagiyama, Cha and Malinin.

I guess we'll have to see.....

Agreed. I don’t expect him back in competition. If he looks to the example of Hanyu, it’s a cautionary tale of what happens to one’s body when going for a third Olympics.

 

[sk9tingfan]

Agreed. I don’t expect him back in competition. If he looks to the example of Hanyu, it’s a cautionary tale of what happens to one’s body when going for a third Olympics.

Over the last few years, I had trepidation for years about that hip giving out. Repairs are not always one and done, especially with the degree of stress he was putting on it.

 

[Cayuse]

Haven't seen this one before. Japanese men watching Nathan -https://twitter.com/Natespiano/status/1503876684289921028?s=20&t=lcOUNTxMsY9dnBcMHvSaTA

One of the few settings where Nathan seems tall!

 

[A.H.Black]

Found these on the Olympic Channel website while searching under Nathan Chen

https://olympics.com/en/video/music-beijing-2022-gold-medal-figure-skating-men-s-singles-nathan-chen - Titled "music"

https://olympics.com/en/video/beijing-2022-winter-olympics-top-moments-and-highlights - Beijing Top Moments and Highlights.

https://olympics.com/en/video/nathan-chen-beijing2022-medal-moments - Nathan Chen - Medal Moments. Goes back to 2018.

https://olympics.com/en/video/natio...ents-of-the-united-states-of-america-in-beiji - National Anthems.

By the way, the Olympic Channel has the replays for Beijing figure skating available. No registering or subscription required. They also have lots of other Olympics videos from many years. Scroll down to the bottom and click on replays. Olympic Channel

 

[sk9tingfan]

This is a great video of Nathan teaching musician and actor Hayley Kiyoko how to move choreography onto the ice, intermittently showing how great Nathan is at pure hip hop off as well as ice. Kiyoko coincidentally is the daughter of Sara Kawahara! Enjoy!

Nathan Chen and Hayley Kiyoko hit the rink | From The Top

? Subscribe to @olympics: http://oly.ch/Subscribe Hayley and Nathan hit the ice-skating rink and attempt to implement the new choreography moves to surpris...

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Hayley Kiyoko - Wikipedia

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