Nathan Chen

[sheetz]

Some of the young guns are going hog wild! Siao Him Fa is going for 4Lz in both the SP and FS. Grassl is going for 2 4Lo's and a 4Lz in the FS.

 

[discode]

Nathan's turning into a figure skating uncle already

I don't see him doing the 4F. 4T and maybe 4Lz. Go out there and do your two quad FS and rack up them pcs.

 

[oatmella]

Yeah I was just thinking that! These young ones are going all out.

Has anyone ever done 4Lo-3T before?

Nathan is already influencing the younger generation - including Trusova and Shcherbakova. Grassl said he wants to land all the quads like Nathan.

 

[discode]

Yeah, those layouts are wild. We'll see. Vincent, Nathan and Samarin looking tame by comparison.

 

[oatmella]

Men short program starting order: http://cloud.isu.org/index.php/s/yzLBPLKPlg1VzUX#pdfviewer

Nathan is skating last.

 

[lurkz2]

Is Nathan in Japan already?

Saw a practice report saying Shoma landed a 3A4T.

 

[oatmella]

Is Nathan in Japan already?

Saw a practice report saying Shoma landed a 3A4T.

I would think he’s already there, but haven’t actually heard he has arrived.

Some news outlets and also yawning_shoma reported that he landed 3A-4T, 4F-3T and looks in very good condition. I believe he recently did Moonlight Sonata at SOI with two 4F and three 3A.

 

[discode]

I would assume here's there, but yeah no real proof he is. I'd guess he left on Sunday?

And last again!

 

[oatmella]

He would have no time to adjust to jet lag if he hasn’t arrived yet ...

It does appear he’s been on instagram quite recently and seems consumed with basketball-related stuff

 

[Ella5555]

I would think he’s already there, but haven’t actually heard he has arrived.

Some news outlets and also yawning_shoma reported that he landed 3A-4T, 4F-3T and looks in very good condition. I believe he recently did Moonlight Sonata at SOI with two 4F and three 3A.

I think they’re all gunning for Nathan plus testing new layouts they didn’t want to risk at Worlds. I think that Nathan probably will have a far more relaxed attitude toward this competition. I also agree that it’s unlikely that he’s had much time to practice, so I’m keeping my expectations low.

 

[chanchan]

Yeah， at last WTT Nathan had the most difficult planned elements. And now trully UNCLE Nathan.

 

[discode]

Nathan is there at practice right now.

 

[oatmella]

Nathan at afternoon practice right now:
https://twitter.com/sportsjapan/status/1115868479024967680?s=21

 

[oatmella]

Yeah， at last WTT Nathan had the most difficult planned elements. And now trully UNCLE Nathan.

Last WTT, Le Corsaire with 4F-3T and 4T was considered watered down

 

[discode]

He was underscored there too :dev2:

 

[Hollymolly]

Nathan at afternoon practice right now:
https://twitter.com/sportsjapan/status/1115868479024967680?s=21

I can’t find Raf in this picture.

 

[oatmella]

He was underscored there too :dev2:

I think so! Thought it was the best Le Corsaire.

 

[oatmella]

From Jack Gallagher: https://twitter.com/sportsjapan/status/1115877928150159361?s=21

I just spoke with Nathan after practice. He said he is feeling good physically despite the quick turnaround between worlds and the World Team Trophy. He is looking forward to competing here with his teammates.

 

[Hollymolly]

https://twitter.com/sportsjapan/status/1115877928150159361?s=21

I just spoke with Nathan after practice. He said he is feeling good physically despite the quick turnaround between worlds and the World Team Trophy. He is looking forward to competing here with his teammates.

 

[sheetz]

It sounds like Nathan actually likes having these crazy busy schedules. Most people would be crying for mommy but he says this is his happiest season ever.