Yes, he did. I first saw him live at a summer comp in 2017, and he was representing Ukraine. Then, I believe, after the Olympics he decided to switch. Since Ukraine would not release him, he needed to wait out some years. But I may have that wrong, and others more knowledgeable than me can address the ins and outs.
Another vote for Caravan! By far my favorite of all Nathan’s short programs.
I agree the SP was a problem that needed to be addressed. However, bringing back La boheme IMO is going from a program that's 3/4ths dreary 1/4 dynamic to a program that's entirely dreary. That wasn't the only issue with Eternity (I quite literally forgot I'd seen it live a couple weeks ago) but... I too would've brought back Caravan-- like you said, it's totally different from anything any of the other top men are doing and was always a crowd-pleaser.
It doesn't seem like a great sign that he might change programs again before the Olympics. It makes me think that he is really unsettled in his preparation.
I love Rocketman. Dad dance breakdown for the win. It will be even better if he goes back to the costume his mother made.
Personally, I liked the Benjamin Clementine medley for Nathan's sp. And I really enjoyed Nathan's fp for this season as well. The classical theme is a different side of Nathan, and the hip-hop ending is all Nathan, with all the signature, creative moves.
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ITA this is not a good sign. Perhaps, though, it is just his inclination when he gets nervous. Change the layout; change the programs. Nathan's competitive tick. Everyone was saying it was Nathan for Gold but after Yuzu's Japan Nats skate I am thinking it's going to be a threepeat for Yuzu (not what I want). Honestly I wouldn't be heartbroken with a surprise winner. Say Kamila winning the Mens' Comp.Personally, I liked the Benjamin Clementine medley for Nathan's sp. And I really enjoyed Nathan's fp for this season as well. The classical theme is a different side of Nathan, and the hip-hop ending is all Nathan, with all the signature, creative moves.
I'm not sure why Nathan felt the imperative to start changing things up during the Olympics season, at the last minute. Never a good thing, in my view. Seems to me as if Nathan, once again, is listening to people telling him different things. He needs to get this ironed out well before the Olympics. There's too much improvising in my opinion, with jump layouts, and now with whole program switches. But oh well, who am I to judge. Nathan will do what he feels comfortable with doing, apparently.
Nathan's sendoff sp at the Irvine rinkNathan Chen - 2022 US Nationals Send Off at Great Park Ice
December 19, 2021 in Irvine, CA
La Boheme is okay, but probably not my favorite sp he's done. I enjoy Caravan, but if he's using Rocketman for his fp, I guess he wants a different pace for the sp. Who knows at this point. It's pretty confusing to me altogether.
Well, in figure skating, as we know, anything can happen. Especially when the stakes are high. At this point, perhaps Yuzu has a psychological advantage (partly because of the judges' love). However, if Nathan can get his mind settled and filter out all the distractions, he has such strong determination, the outcome is probably about even at this point.
. Philip Baker is replacing him.
Ok enough withdrawing. No more is alllowed.Lucas Broussard has withdrawn from the Junior Nats.
Arghhh. I really like him and was expecting a podium finish. Why so many withdrawals, he asked rhetorically.Lucas Broussard has withdrawn from the Junior Nats.
He'll decide in the middle of his actual skate.
