2022 Olympics: Men's Free Skate

[lizardlass]

UGH bittersweet, seeing Nathan take Yuzuru's spot in the podium seats.

 

[lady_bee]

Nathan won, as expected. He saved my prediction, at least gold!

 

[moonvine]

Nathan!!! Absolutely smashed it, what a feat after 2018, finally a GOLD! And that final sequence, when he knew that he'd done it. I've never seen him smile so wide during a performance. A few slips here and there, but this was the performance of the night!!!

Exactly! He skated so free! Who cares about that pop, I do not.

 

[Jammers]

So the record for US men who are defending World champions winning the Olympics still stands.

 

[loop9497]

I think that's the most free I've ever seen Nathan Chen skate, and I'm so happy for him. There were flashes of smiles all through that, instead of the usual "must-get-through-this-and-then-rock-out-the-ChSq".

Magnificent.

He really is enjoying himself like he said! I'm so glad he kept it relaxed and didn't rush or panic when slightly off. I know, he usually is calm, but it is the Olympics after all. Absolutely thrilled for him!

 

[Rikku]

If that shirt didn't have the star print on, though, you'd think he was doing a Star Trek program

 

[skylark]

Woo-hoo! Nathan had FUN !!! and I couldn't be happier. That was awesome, fantastic, and he just let go and skated! Wow Wow Wow.

 

[anonymoose_au]

Everyone's leaving quick!

But isn't there a mascot ceremony?!

 

[Weathergal]

Congratulations Nathan! So happy for you and so well deserved!

 

[Silvia451]

sometimes Yuma seems so happy that he doesn't know how to handle it haha

 

[moonvine]

Aw, I caught Adam Rippon crying in the stands. Let it go!

I'm going to have to go back and look for that.

 

[momrk]

I’m so happy for Raf too! It’s like the culmination of all of his coaching work. His relationship with Nathan is just different.

So totally agree! Was thinking this as he skated

 

[Greengemmonster]

CONGRATULATIONS NATHAN!!!!!! WELL DONE!!!!!

You've dominated all these years and finally you've finished it off!!!!!!

 

[treeloving]

It such a shame that Nathan program is so quad focus cause he has hugh artistic potential. I do enjoy the dance at the end very much.

 

[Seven Sisters]

Congrats to everyone, including Team Japan in three of the four top slots! And to Junhwan in fifth!

 

[anonymoose_au]

Who?

Infamous German commentator. He's got his opinions and he ain't afraid to say 'em.

 

[skatedreamer]

Nathan enjoyed that skate, he has his gold, he deserves it and good for him.

Spousal Unit, who graduated from Yale many many many years ago, was impressed with his fellow JE resident. (JE is the college, colleges are what Yale calls dorms. Probably the only thing Spousal Unit and Nathan have in common. )

Spousal Unit

Wish I could give you multiple likes for that!

 

[moonvine]

Everyone's leaving quick!

But isn't there a mascot ceremony?!

Yes and I'm staying for it.

 

[Makkachin]

Oh gosh, I couldn't even post during Yuma or Nathan I was just hoping they both held it together and they delivered!! Amazing night. So proud

 

[WeakAnkles]

Well it's official: This was the Chen Quad. Coronation complete.

And well deserved.