Nathan Chen Fan Thread #2

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Nathan being shown around the Panasonic booth at CES

Panasonic North America on Instagram: "It was a blast showing #TeamPanasonic’s @nathanwchen around our #CES2023 booth! Thank you for your continued support as we continue our efforts of making the world a greener, more sustainable place. If you weren

Panasonic North America shared a post on Instagram: "It was a blast showing #TeamPanasonic’s @nathanwchen around our #CES2023 booth! Thank you for your continued support as we continue our efforts of making the world a greener, more sustainable place. If you weren’t able to stop by in Vegas...

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Eddie Shipstad showing off his signed Vail poster

https://twitter.com/EShipstad/status/1613345733041872896

Nathan will have 2 book signings this weekend at Bookstore Plus in Lake Placid

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[Firedancer]

Nathan is no longer speaking at the FISU World Conference due to contractual conflicts

https://twitter.com/insidethegames/status/1613968247266709504?s=46&t=2H6w0aEUYbojPKbqK4Mt8Q

 

[sk9tingfan]

Nathan is no longer speaking at the FISU World Conference due to contractual conflicts

https://twitter.com/insidethegames/status/1613968247266709504?s=46&t=2H6w0aEUYbojPKbqK4Mt8Q

I wonder if this is in any way related to the Valieva decision?

 

[Sylvia]

I wonder if this is in any way related to the Valieva decision?

Why would it? From the linked InsideTheGames blog:

18:32 Owen Lloyd:

Olympic gold medallist Nathan Chen has withdrawn from the FISU World Conference.

There are said to be contractual conflictions for the American, which have only been discovered now.

He is still due to come to Lake Placid but it has been confirmed to insidethegames that he will not be speaking [tomorrow 1/14/23].

 

[sk9tingfan]

Why would it?

Because he committed to it a while back.

 

[sheetz]

SOI dates are out. Schedule is a bit odd. Cast is mostly from the Canadian show.

Tour Schedule | Stars on Ice

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[Sylvia]

SOI dates are out. Schedule is a bit odd.

Not odd but expected (begins after the CSOI tour this year):

2023 U.S. Stars on Ice tour (May 20-June 4) with international cast

January 13, 2023 press release: https://www.starsonice.com/articles/gold-medalist-nathan-chen-set-to-revive-memories-of-his-olympic-greatness-during-2023-stars-on-ice-tour "...[U.S.] tour will visit seven cities nationwide beginning in Anaheim, CA on Saturday, May 20th and wrapping up in...

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[sheetz]

Not odd but expected (begins after the CSOI tour this year):

2023 U.S. Stars on Ice tour (May 20-June 4) with international cast

January 13, 2023 press release: https://www.starsonice.com/articles/gold-medalist-nathan-chen-set-to-revive-memories-of-his-olympic-greatness-during-2023-stars-on-ice-tour "...[U.S.] tour will visit seven cities nationwide beginning in Anaheim, CA on Saturday, May 20th and wrapping up in...

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I don't know. Leaving out San Jose, one of strongest selling cities last year, is kind of a headscratcher. Palm Springs seems fairly random.

 

[Sylvia]

Because he committed to it a while back.

Nathan committed to being an Ambassador in October August but I only found his name associated with the conference in December (ETA that his conference participation was announced in mid-November).

ETA:

I don't know. Leaving out San Jose, one of strongest selling cities last year, is kind of a headscratcher. Palm Springs seems fairly random.

Unlike the CSOI tour, the 2023 U.S. tour dates & cities are not the same as in past years (I mentioned in the GSD thread that Palm Springs is a brand new arena) so it comes down to arena availablity & costs.

 

[sheetz]

Nathan committed to being an Ambassador in October but I only found his name associated with the conference in December.

ETA:

Unlike the CSOI tour, the 2023 U.S. tour dates & cities are not the same as in past years (I mentioned in the GSD thread that Palm Springs is a brand new arena) so it comes down to arena availablity & costs.

Obviously those are considerations. But I'm looking at the schedule and wondering who was it that thought that Palm Springs would make a good tour stop in between Seattle and Chicago. Would it even break even? I guess we'll see.

 

[sheetz]

Nathan is not speaking but reportedly still scheduled to skate in the gala.

https://twitter.com/BenSteiner00/status/1613997595675791392

 

[Sylvia]

Nathan wasn't announced for the gala originally (like Karen Chen & the Browns) so that would be great if he's skating on Monday!

 

[sheetz]

Nathan is not speaking but reportedly still scheduled to skate in the gala.

https://twitter.com/BenSteiner00/status/1613997595675791392

Tweet has been deleted so maybe was a mistake.

 

[sheetz]

Nathan at the University Games

At the ID medal ceremony

https://twitter.com/NathanChenJP/status/1614535514094473217

Signing books

https://twitter.com/nwc_ma/status/1614682578191286272

https://twitter.com/icy_blue0505/status/1614721886373687296

Picking up a new hat

Lake Placid Legacy Sites on Instagram: "Who stopped by last night and got a @iloveny hat? None other than Nathan Chen! Olympic gold medalist and Goodwill Ambassador for the Lake Placid 2023 FISU Games. ? Star struck ? We want to see who you "run"

Lake Placid Legacy Sites shared a post on Instagram: "Who stopped by last night and got a @iloveny hat? None other than Nathan Chen! Olympic gold medalist and Goodwill Ambassador for the Lake Placid 2023 FISU Games. ? Star struck ? We want to see who you "run" into in Festival Village! Tag...

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[Firedancer]

Short interview with Nathan, mostly about Salt Lake City hosting the Olympics:
https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1132600/chen-backs-salt-lake-city-2030-bid

 

[Sylvia]

Looks like Nathan spoke on Jan. 14 at the FISU World Conference in Lake Placid after all?

Chen champions Panasonic’s Green Impact campaign at FISU World Conference

Three-time Olympic figure skating medallist Nathan Chen of the United States has stressed the need for urgent climate action, insisting the "more we p...

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Nice words from an ISU Council Member (for Speed Skating from Thailand) in Lake Placid: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cndc_d6hwMU/

One's determination and perseverance along with the best support of his family and team. Through creating a reputation and history for the world ice skating community. How commendable and admirable….the role model, the hero who keeps on influencing and inspiring new generations of athletes and youngsters. Thank you on behalf of everyone and it's very nice seeing you again

Rion Sumiyoshi got a nice pic with Nathan on Lake Placid's Main Street (2nd photo): https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnf9j71Ohg0/

Is he snowshoeing here? https://www.instagram.com/p/CnipAnMM5d8/

 

[Sylvia]

Front page of the Adirondack Daily Enterprise ("The only daily newspaper published in the Adirondack Park") on January 18, 2023: https://twitter.com/AdkEnterprise/status/1615677934030708736

Their Nathan article:

‘Surround yourself with an amazing team’

LAKE PLACID — Nathan Chen — 2022 Olympic figure skating champion and three-time World champion — says his success wouldn’t have been possible if he hadn’t learned to lean on his support systems and ask for help when he needed it. Chen served up a flawless performance in the men’s single skating...

www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com

 

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Interview

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A few preview pages from Nathan's upcoming children's book
https://twitter.com/VilVil1/status/1616395415091572736

 

[sheetz]

Nathan tells us his sustainable swap

Panasonic North America on Instagram: "What’s your sustainable swap this year? Let us know and you could get a tree planted in YOUR honor! Help us #PlantItForward alongside @nathanwchen ?"

Panasonic North America shared a post on Instagram: "What’s your sustainable swap this year? Let us know and you could get a tree planted in YOUR honor! Help us #PlantItForward alongside @nathanwchen ?". Follow their account to see 1097 posts.

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This is Crayola Creativity Week and Nathan is scheduled to give a message during a livestream event on Jan 27

Keys to Kindness — Creativity Week 2023

Next: Self-Confidence and Student Voice January 28 >

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Yesterday was the anniversary of Nathan's first Nationals title and becoming the youngest men's champion in 5 decades.

https://twitter.com/icy_blue0505/status/1617209790790537217

Nathan's new book is now available for pre-order

https://twitter.com/HarperChildrens/status/1616812896264065025

 

[Firedancer]

Mostly a recap of his book but there is a little bit of new information. I will miss seeing Nathan compete this weekend:

https://www.latimes.com/sports/olym...e-elliott-nathan-chen-olympics-figure-skating

 

[sheetz]

Nathan was at yesterday's White House Lunar New Year reception, where he was introduced by President Biden!

https://twitter.com/NathanChenJP/status/1618961511078313985

Message for Crayola Creativity Week

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[Wyliefan]

Today is Mozart's birthday, so it must be time to watch this again!

Nathan Chen's incredible 200-point free skate clinches Skate Canada title | NBC Sports

American Nathan Chen cruised to a win at Skate Canada, putting up a score of 200.46 in his free skate en route to winning the overall competition by nearly 5...

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Nathan on his White House visit

Nathan Chen on Instagram: "Met some potus and flotuses! First ever Lunar New Year celebration at the White House ?? (Idk who taught me to stand like that?)"

53K Likes, 322 Comments - Nathan Chen (@nathanwchen) on Instagram: "Met some potus and flotuses! First ever Lunar New Year celebration at the White House ?? (Idk who taught me to stand like that?)"

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His book's illustrator, Lorraine Nam, just received her copies of his book.

Lorraine Nam • Illustrator on Instagram: "?? When I started working on the cover for ??? ?????? ??, I immediately thought about these clips and photos of sunsets I had saved over the years. They were all during golden hour and had the most beautiful

167 Likes, 18 Comments - Lorraine Nam • Illustrator (@lorrainenam) on Instagram: "?? When I started working on the cover for ??? ?????? ??, I immediately thought about these clips and photos of sunsets I had saved over the years. They were all during golden hour and had the most beautiful...

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[sheetz]

Announcement of Nathan winning the readers choice award at the Nats Gala

https://twitter.com/tsukianul/status/1619932144033501184

Nathan updating us on his animal affinity.

Nathan Chen on Instagram: "Cat ? @teamtoyota"

19K Likes, 153 Comments - Nathan Chen (@nathanwchen) on Instagram: "Cat ? @teamtoyota"

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[mtnskater]

He cut his hair finally! And has a cute cat!

 

[sheetz]

Nathan eating sushi. Maybe ehomaki for Setsubun?

Nathan speaking for Panasonic on climate change.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CoNQrNqr5Cg/

 

[sheetz]

Happy one year anniversary from the Olympic TE Short!

https://twitter.com/icy_blue0505/status/1621531970365968384

The ISU Awards are tomorrow. Here's the youtube livestream:

ISU Skating Awards 2023

On February 5, 2023, the International Skating Union (ISU) will present a unique ISU Skating Awards event, which will be staged and filmed live during the re...

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The Japanese translation of Nathan's memoir is scheduled to be released on May 29.

https://twitter.com/polarYpolaris/status/1621641399161716737

 

[sheetz]

As most of you know, Nathan won MVS award! Here's his acceptance speech:

https://twitter.com/NathanChenJP/status/1622245112372936704

 

[A.H.Black]

As always, trust Nathan to acknowledge the talent of all the other skaters. So unassuming for being so accomplished.

 

[sheetz]

One year after the US's best TE finish.

https://twitter.com/USFigureSkating/status/1623032814521425920

Evan Bates recalls the event.

Evan Bates on Instagram: "February 7, 2022 — One year since this incredible team accomplished something special. So proud to be a part of this group! ?? #morethanmedals"

477 Likes, 8 Comments - Evan Bates (@evan_bates) on Instagram: "February 7, 2022 — One year since this incredible team accomplished something special. So proud to be a part of this group! ?? #morethanmedals"

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