Nathan Chen Fan Thread #2

Nathan's interview for Connections Academy
www.connectionsacademy.com

Gold Medalist Nathan Chen Shares His Experience in Online School

Gold Medalist Nathan Chen Shares His Experience in Online School
www.connectionsacademy.com www.connectionsacademy.com

Nathan giving a message in Japanese on Japanese TV. The program was aired on Sunday so he says, "Let's do our best beginning on Monday!"

Showing off his new Elton John hoodie during SOI practice.

Tonight is the Figure Skating in Harlem Gala so we should getting lots of photos of the SOI cast all dressed to the nines!
 
Nathan in the Yale news:
news.yale.edu

Game on: Yale Athletics’ big comeback

After more than two years since the arrival of COVID, all of Yale’s teams are back in action and stronger than ever.
news.yale.edu news.yale.edu
Most famously, current student Nathan Chen ’24 dominated the figure skating competition in Beijing, becoming only the second American man since 1988 to win the individual gold.

While Chen took a leave of absence in the run-up to the Olympics, he spent two years at Yale while also competing in (and winning) major national and world competitions — an accomplishment made possible with the unflagging support of Yale Athletics.

“Some of my friends who are competitive athletes also decided to pursue the academic and athletic life, but for them the logistics were not as simple. Yale was extremely accommodating,” Chen said last year. “As soon as I decided to attend, the athletic director, Vicky Chun, told me, ‘Anything you need, come to us, we can help you.’”

For her part, Chun was struck by Chen’s humble attitude both on and off the ice. “He always covers his divots” — the holes left in the ice when he executes his jumps. “That’s the kind of person he is.”

“I remember telling Wayne [Dean, the longtime Yale Athletics administrator who died in 2020, just months after retiring as deputy athletic director], this is my dream: That he’s going to compete in the Olympics, he’s going to win gold, he’s going to have an awesome time,” said Chun. “And if we can play even a small part in that — his happiness — that’s what we need to do. Even if he didn’t win gold, we need to be there for him. And my dream came true.”
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Nathan confirmed as speaker at the upcoming Committee of 100 conference on May 5

Committee of 100 Releases Updated Schedule and Speakers for 2022 Conference & Gala | Committee 100

www.committee100.org www.committee100.org

Spending free time in NYC today with Mariah and Alysa

More photos from his Panasonic HQ visit
 
New video interview
spectrumnews1.com

Olympic champion Nathan Chen on figure skating, what comes next

Chen speaks with "LA Times Today"
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The title of Nathan's memoir has been revealed: Might as Well Jump--My Story
www.harpercollins.com

Might as Well Jump

Might as Well Jump has descriptive copy which is not yet available from the Publisher.
www.harpercollins.com www.harpercollins.com

Some photos:
w/Mariah and fan https://twitter.com/caroline_balick/status/1519168518415171585
w/Mariah, C/B, Brandon at dinner https://twitter.com/134340tear1/status/1519303717279113217

Nathan the subject of today's Olympics "Guess the Athlete"

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I didn't even know it was from Van Halen, I just thought it was a great title! :lol: Nathan really does always have music on his mind.
 
Nathan will be performing in The Ice

Interview in Newday
Chen skates solo to “Space Song” as well as Taron Egerton’s take on “Rocket Man.” The Elton John classic has become a Chen signature and a metaphor for his astronomical success.

Chen has lost count of how many times he’s listened to the words of the song but he finds it exhilarating every time. “I wouldn't necessarily say that any specific lyric calls to me,” he says. “It’s the energy the whole song generates for me.”
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In August Chen starts his junior year at Yale, where he’s studying statistics and data science. Before he cracks the books he’s planning a vacation with his family. “We’re still figuring it out, but it’ll likely be somewhere in the U.S.”

When it comes to his competitive skating future, he says he’s doing some “soul-searching” before determining what’s next. “I’m just taking things one day at a time.”
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When will the Family Feud episode featuring Nathan and his siblings be shown? The little clips I saw of the show looked fun. Thanks for all the news, sheetz!
 
sheetz said:
Nathan on all things travel. Says his home base is now New Haven and doesn't have a home in Orange County anymore.:(
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Not surprising - I’m sure his mom went back to Utah and he’s headed to college in the fall. Any trips back at this point will be shorter I’d guess.
 
livetoskate said:
When will the Family Feud episode featuring Nathan and his siblings be shown? The little clips I saw of the show looked fun. Thanks for all the news, sheetz!
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I think later during the summer when Celebrity Family Feud usually airs.
skatfan said:
Not surprising - I’m sure his mom went back to Utah and he’s headed to college in the fall. Any trips back at this point will be shorter I’d guess.
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He'll still need a place to stay if he goes back to practice in Irvine, though. Maybe he'll head back to Utah or stay with one of his siblings. Or maybe spend time at the Olympic Training Center to get work done on his injury.
 
sheetz said:
I think later during the summer when Celebrity Family Feud usually airs.

He'll still need a place to stay if he goes back to practice in Irvine, though. Maybe he'll head back to Utah or stay with one of his siblings. Or maybe spend time at the Olympic Training Center to get work done on his injury.
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Rents are so high in CA (I live here) that I’m sure having an apartment empty just in case he returns is not worth it. He’s got friends and coaches to stay with for visits.
 
skatfan said:
Rents are so high in CA (I live here) that I’m sure having an apartment empty just in case he returns is not worth it. He’s got friends and coaches to stay with for visits.
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I think he can afford an Airbnb when he's out on the West Coast. Or he can stay ith friends, but I don't think that would be for financial reasons. Not surprised that he may be returning to New Haven sooner than later after vacation. He loves the food scene there and he's got to get his head back into student mode.
 
Nathan PSA for vaccinations

Nathan practicing in shorts in Allentown. (Side note: I'm impressed with the number of Chinese fan cams popping up, even for practice sessions in towns like Allentown.)

SOI official store now has autographed photos available. There are currently 90 Nathan photos in stock.
store.starsonice.com

Photos - U.S.

Officially licensed Stars On Ice United States apparel and merchandise
store.starsonice.com store.starsonice.com
 
Nathan having fun with Alysa and the new SOI penguin mascot during practice.

Reports from Boston:
Sweet story about a young fan's birthday card for Nathan https://www.instagram.com/p/CdBHfNFLNAt/
Report on the huge Asian turnout https://www.instagram.com/p/CdB2tSXupEQ/
Nathan's intro on the video screen https://twitter.com/sydthepasserby/status/1520719676564725760
Nathan focus video of What a Wonderful World https://youtu.be/2Hldp6WfXLk

NBC celebrating AAPI month with Olympic athletes

Posing with a signed copy of World Figure Skating magazine
 
Videos from Long Island by one of Nathan's more famous fans:
Space Song https://youtu.be/h0-cddHD62c
Weeknd Medley (Nathan focus) https://youtu.be/ZSA8eA3GEak

A dance instructor praises Nathan's skills in the group numbers:

The SOI cast are in Washington DC for the Olympic White House gathering this week. Nathan will also be receiving an award at the Committee of 100 conference on May 5, which just so happens to be his birthday as well.
 
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More from Nathan's visit to Panasonic HQ

Instagram

www.instagram.com www.instagram.com

USFS produced a reel celebrating its past 100 years. Nathan appears several times, including the end.

Looks like Nathan's memoir has a new title, for now: One Jump at a Time.
Honestly think Might As Well Jump was better.

Just wanted to post this video from the Long Island show which really illustrates what that dance instructor was saying about Nathan's beautiful qualities. I really love this part of the Weeknd medley where his movements are so crisp and on point.
 
sheetz said:
More from Nathan's visit to Panasonic HQ

Instagram

www.instagram.com www.instagram.com

USFS produced a reel celebrating its past 100 years. Nathan appears several times, including the end.

Looks like Nathan's memoir has a new title, for now: One Jump at a Time.
Honestly think Might As Well Jump was better.

Just wanted to post this video from the Long Island show which really illustrates what that dance instructor was saying about Nathan's beautiful qualities. I really love this part of the Weeknd medley where his movements are so crisp and on point.
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ITA on the title.
 
Nathan hasn't appeared in any of the Team USA photos in DC so far, although a few others skaters seem to be MIA as well. :scratch2:

Meanwhile birthday greetings have already begun streaming in on twitter:

A fan shared her fun experiences at the Long Island SOI M&G. Apparently she's the fan who filmed his viral belly flop video at Nats.

Another fan at the Long Island show shared his very enthusiastic reaction to watching Rocketman.
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Nathan Chen rocketman stars on ice 2022 tour Belmont NY (including my reaction )

Nathan Chen skating to rocket man including my reaction HEADPHONE WARNING ME SCREAMING SO LOUD #sorrynotsorry
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HAPPY 23rd to Nathan! :) Here are some of the other famous people with whom he shares his 5/5 birthday:
www.upi.com

Famous birthdays for May 5: Henry Cavill, Nathan Chen - UPI.com

Actor Henry Cavill turns 39 and American figure skater Nathan Chen turns 23, among the famous birthdays for May 5.
www.upi.com www.upi.com

For @livetoskate & other fans - "Survey says that #CelebrityFamilyFeud is coming back for Season 8! ? Watch the premiere July 10 on ABC and Stream on Hulu!" https://www.instagram.com/p/CcDyf2dsctz/

sheetz said:
Nathan to appear in upcoming NBC series Inspiring America
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A snippet from Craig Melvin's interview with Nathan was posted online today to promote NBC's upcoming ‘Inspiring America: The 2022 Inspiration List’ airing this weekend: https://www.today.com/video/nathan-chen-talks-olympic-pressure-i-just-wanted-to-go-home-139343429853

Press release dated April 22:
press.nbcnews.com

NBCUNIVERSAL NEWS GROUP’S ‘INSPIRING AMERICA’ RETURNS WEEK OF MAY 2 - NBC News Press Releases

NBC News’ Lester Holt, Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb to Host ‘Inspiring America: The 2022 Inspiration List’ Airing Across NBC, Telemundo, MSNBC, CNBC and NBC News NOW on May 7 and 8 Broadway Legend Rita Moreno; Olympians Nathan Chen, Erin Jackson, and Mikaela Shiffrin; Fashion Icon Christy...
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The Olympians: Sometimes falling down can inspire us to reach for the greatest heights. That’s what three of this year’s Olympians did. Gold Medalists Nathan Chen and Erin Jackson, and muti-medal winner Mikaela Shiffrin, showed themselves, America, and the world, how to overcome the adversity of crushing defeat by using it to drive themselves to their greatest successes.
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Inspiring America: The 2022 Inspiration List will air across NBCU News Groups’ television and streaming networks on:

NBC at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT / 7 p.m. MT / 7:30 p.m. PT on Saturday May 7
MSNBC at 10 p.m. ET Saturday May 7
CNBC at 11 p.m. ET Saturday May 7
Telemundo at 12 a.m. ETSunday, May 8 (Inspirando a América)

Encores will stream on:
TODAY All Day at 6 p.m. ET Sunday, May 8
NBC News NOW at 9 p.m. ET Sunday, May 8

It will also be available on demand on:
The MSNBC Hub on Peacock.
 
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