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A new children's book about Nathan is planned for release next year! It's part of the Who HQ Now series.
Tickets for SCOB's Ice Chips show are now for sale to the general public. A lot of the good seats have already been taken.
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Tickets for SCOB's Ice Chips show are now for sale to the general public. A lot of the good seats have already been taken.
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If I can just throw in my 2 cents on Nathan's book, which I finished a while ago -- I suggested to my library that they buy it, so I was the first one to receive it when they received it.
--I was struck by how huge a part Nathan's mom played in his training. What an amazing woman! Every step of the way, you could see how much he relied on her and respected her thoughts. She wasn't just driving him to the rink -- she was there with notebook in hand, instructing him on the days when they couldn't afford to pay for a lesson.
--I remember being at many of the competitions Nathan discussed (U.S. Nats, Skate America, Worlds), and so many times we were wondering why was he changing his layout?! As you read the book, you realize that sometimes he was coping with pain, and those changes were necessary.
--Although he usually gave off the "cool as a cucumber" vibe, we see that he really IS human (and not bionic -- LOL) and had struggles with nerves just as anyone would.
--It amazed me how he made use of his time. As a kid -- gymnastics, skating, ballet, stellar student, piano lessons. During Covid, while many of us were loafing around in our pajamas watching Netflix, he was working on his Chinese language skills -- and heaven only knows what else!!!!
He is an amazing champion, and I am in total awe of not only him, but also his whole family!
--I was struck by how huge a part Nathan's mom played in his training. What an amazing woman! Every step of the way, you could see how much he relied on her and respected her thoughts. She wasn't just driving him to the rink -- she was there with notebook in hand, instructing him on the days when they couldn't afford to pay for a lesson.
--I remember being at many of the competitions Nathan discussed (U.S. Nats, Skate America, Worlds), and so many times we were wondering why was he changing his layout?! As you read the book, you realize that sometimes he was coping with pain, and those changes were necessary.
--Although he usually gave off the "cool as a cucumber" vibe, we see that he really IS human (and not bionic -- LOL) and had struggles with nerves just as anyone would.
--It amazed me how he made use of his time. As a kid -- gymnastics, skating, ballet, stellar student, piano lessons. During Covid, while many of us were loafing around in our pajamas watching Netflix, he was working on his Chinese language skills -- and heaven only knows what else!!!!
He is an amazing champion, and I am in total awe of not only him, but also his whole family!
A few more thoughts about the book.
--This book is centered mainly on his career, without many personal details about his friends or college. It is also very technical... I wonder if a casual ice skating will be able to understand intricacies about his jumps.
--I thought it was interesting seeing Nathan's side of all the rumored drama between his mother and Raf and ice skating rinks. Nathan treated everyone very fairly, very appreciative of every person, but with enough details to understand how he might have gotten frustrated and confused at earlier parts of his career. While some fans criticized Raf for not making sense about his frustrations with Nathan's jump layouts for the Pyeongchang Olympics, Nathan explained things very clearly, so you could understand what the disagreements were.
--Describing Nathan's obsessive practicing before his first Olympics really makes me wish someone would have gotten Nathan to relax and take it easy. I wonder if other athletes will read this book and find helpful tips to help them properly prepare for competitions.
--I was amused at Nathan's side note of how his father assisted in calculating his BV and potential GOE scores, which is something that I imagine a lot of competitors can now easily do with skatingscores.com, but would have taken a lot more time in the past.
--While we have praised Nathan in the past for how he paced himself and cared for his body, it was really a lot more challenging than we could have realized. I wonder if two years of lighter load will give more time for injuries to heal, allowing him to come back for one more Olympics? It saddens me that his final performance would be with no full audience. I would be curious if Nathan would be able to use his new mentality and maturity to continue.
--This book is centered mainly on his career, without many personal details about his friends or college. It is also very technical... I wonder if a casual ice skating will be able to understand intricacies about his jumps.
--I thought it was interesting seeing Nathan's side of all the rumored drama between his mother and Raf and ice skating rinks. Nathan treated everyone very fairly, very appreciative of every person, but with enough details to understand how he might have gotten frustrated and confused at earlier parts of his career. While some fans criticized Raf for not making sense about his frustrations with Nathan's jump layouts for the Pyeongchang Olympics, Nathan explained things very clearly, so you could understand what the disagreements were.
--Describing Nathan's obsessive practicing before his first Olympics really makes me wish someone would have gotten Nathan to relax and take it easy. I wonder if other athletes will read this book and find helpful tips to help them properly prepare for competitions.
--I was amused at Nathan's side note of how his father assisted in calculating his BV and potential GOE scores, which is something that I imagine a lot of competitors can now easily do with skatingscores.com, but would have taken a lot more time in the past.
--While we have praised Nathan in the past for how he paced himself and cared for his body, it was really a lot more challenging than we could have realized. I wonder if two years of lighter load will give more time for injuries to heal, allowing him to come back for one more Olympics? It saddens me that his final performance would be with no full audience. I would be curious if Nathan would be able to use his new mentality and maturity to continue.
Sadly, Nathan didn't make the list of finalists for the Sullivan award.
On the bright side he does have his own Team USA soccer jersey, as modeled here by sister Alice!
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Reminder that tomorrow is the Boston book signing.
On the bright side he does have his own Team USA soccer jersey, as modeled here by sister Alice!
Alice Chen on Instagram: "The only thing I know about soccer is that the first (and last) time I played was in junior high gym, when someone kicked the ball right into my uterus and that’s how I got my first period! Go team!!! ⚽️ (okay yes admittedly
477 likes, 7 comments - alicefchen on December 1, 2022: "The only thing I know about soccer is that the first (and last) time I played was in junior high gym, when someone kicked the ball right into my uterus and that’s how I got my first period! Go team!!! ⚽️ (okay yes admittedly this jersey...
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I just laugh at the haters and trolls that claimed back then that early-senior year Nathan was just about jumps. This 2012 US Nationals Exhibition was full of energy and full of performance... and way before Jimmy Ma's Turn-Down-For-What Type of Performance... Nathan Chen already gave us this... so nice to reminisce!
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NC at the Boston book signing: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10159346294817914&set=pcb.1314949005998950
the other related post says there was a long line there too
a cool pic: https://twitter.com/_snowcloud5_/status/1598919778596712448/photo/1
the other related post says there was a long line there too
a cool pic: https://twitter.com/_snowcloud5_/status/1598919778596712448/photo/1
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Nathan also had a book signing afterwards at the SCOB facility in Norwood. Lots of photos on the SCOB Instagram stories.
USFS and Nathan say, "Happy Ice Skating Day!"
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Male bonding with JLB backstage at SOI
Patiently speaking with a little girl at yesterday's book signing.
Nathan in NYC last week
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Yahoo! Japan announced the most searched athletes for 2022, and to no surprise Yuzu was first. However, of the other figure skaters Nathan came 7th, just behind Kaori (6th) and Shoma (9th). Not bad for a foreigner!
U.S. Figure Skating on Instagram: "Happy #WorldIceSkatingDay! More than 30 events across the country are taking place today as the globe celebrates its love for skating. Make sure to tag us with how you’re celebrating!"
3,845 likes, 6 comments - usfigureskating on December 4, 2022: "Happy #WorldIceSkatingDay! More than 30 events across the country are taking place today as the globe celebrates its love for skating. Make sure to tag us with how you’re celebrating!".
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Patiently speaking with a little girl at yesterday's book signing.
Nathan in NYC last week
Joseph Adams on Instagram: "nathan chen olympic figure skater"
66 likes, 3 comments - hadosensei on November 21, 2022: "nathan chen olympic figure skater".
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Yahoo! Japan announced the most searched athletes for 2022, and to no surprise Yuzu was first. However, of the other figure skaters Nathan came 7th, just behind Kaori (6th) and Shoma (9th). Not bad for a foreigner!
Vlog of boy and mother going to Nathan's book signing.
Nathan is one of the skaters pictured in the USFS calendar.
Nathan is one of the skaters pictured in the USFS calendar.
The People's Choice Awards are tonight and will be broadcast on NBC. I don't expect Nathan to win but I suppose stranger things have happened. 
A little info on the Vail show. Apparently the second half of the show will be dedicated to the "Musical British Invasion of yesterday and today." I'd love to see him skate a Beatles program as I heard he did one at Sun Valley one year.
A little info on the Vail show. Apparently the second half of the show will be dedicated to the "Musical British Invasion of yesterday and today." I'd love to see him skate a Beatles program as I heard he did one at Sun Valley one year.
Unfortunately Nathan didn't win the PCA, but congrats to one of his fans and supporters, Serena Williams!
Nathan's next public appearance will be at the Vail Skating Spectacular, Dec 23. On ice tickets are sold out so only bleacher seating is still available.
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Finally, this 3 years ago today Nathan set the current WR at the 2019 GPF.
Nathan's next public appearance will be at the Vail Skating Spectacular, Dec 23. On ice tickets are sold out so only bleacher seating is still available.
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Finally, this 3 years ago today Nathan set the current WR at the 2019 GPF.
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wow... the hair...The Norwood Community Media did a feature on Nathan's visit to SCOB this past weekend.
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If you weren't already tired of voting there's one more! This time or Utahn of the Year! Can't find anything about how many votes are allowed.
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Nathan with other members of his lab.
Who should be The Tribune’s Utahn of the Year for 2022? Here’s your chance to vote.
Here are candidates for The Salt Lake Lake Tribune's 2022 Utahn of the Year. Readers are invited to vote.
Nathan with other members of his lab.
Reminder to vote for Utahn of the Year. Votes will be accepted until Dec 15, 5pm.
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The Vail show is sold out!
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Kurt Browning enjoying some light reading on the SOI tour bus.
Who should be The Tribune’s Utahn of the Year for 2022? Here’s your chance to vote.
Here are candidates for The Salt Lake Lake Tribune's 2022 Utahn of the Year. Readers are invited to vote.
The Vail show is sold out!
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Kurt Browning enjoying some light reading on the SOI tour bus.
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A bit of retro: What a beautiful skate!
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Nathan Chen's gold medal winning free skate at 2019 World Championship | NBC Sports
Nathan Chen mesmerizes in his free skate at the 2019 World Championships on his quest to win his second world title, skating under immense pressure on Yuzuru...
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Nathan answers questions for SiriusXM. (New sponsor?)
One Jump At a Time will be translated into Japanese.
Nathan's Olympic victory named one of o the top sports moments of 2022.
One Jump At a Time will be translated into Japanese.
Nathan's Olympic victory named one of o the top sports moments of 2022.
A bit of retro: What a beautiful skate!
Nathan Chen's gold medal winning free skate at 2019 World Championship | NBC Sports
Nathan Chen mesmerizes in his free skate at the 2019 World Championships on his quest to win his second world title, skating under immense pressure on Yuzuru...
I think his LOA at the 2019 Nationals in Detroit was the best, the best free skate in figure skating.
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