Nathan Chen

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Nathan performing at Sun Valley on Aug 10
https://www.sunvalley.com/things-to-do/ice-shows

 

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Nathan video message at Adult Nationals.
https://www.facebook.com/USFSAdultSkatingCommittee/videos/2307334226161861/?permPage=1

 

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#WorldPenguinDay on Thursday!
Vera’s comment on Nathan’s penguin post: https://twitter.com/nathanchen_us/status/1120886673540149248?s=21

Cutest Nathan Penguin fan art:luv17::luv17:
https://twitter.com/dotori9955/status/1120673612992671744?s=21

 

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Romain’s story - excited for The ICE!
https://twitter.com/nathanchen_us/status/1120866212785745920?s=21

Nathan’s euler (love his timing/rhythm on this jump:luv17::luv17
https://twitter.com/nathanchengifs/status/1120884133113106432?s=21

Stephanee Grosscup’s facebook post:luv17::luv17:
https://www.facebook.com/632246589/posts/10156914258126590?sfns=mo

Her Nathan photo collage is so cute: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156914253286590&set=a.10150132582036590&type=3&sfns=mo

 

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Nathan’s smile:luv17::luv17: at SOI meet and greet:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BwmPrexnmaw/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=a2psf58mcz2a

Favorite Nathan haircut?
https://www.instagram.com/p/BwkQ5aqnwwd/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=xwrx51pgwt2u

 

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Anyone know what Nathan's favorite playlist is?

https://twitter.com/nwcgold2019/status/1121024189001940992?s=20

 

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Nathan on choreographing the group number at The Ice: "I am nervous because I have never done it, but I feel it will be a very fun challenge," he said with a smile.
https://twitter.com/dsntedge/status/1121072933399486464?s=21

 

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World Team Trophy FS, CBC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVVDJQcbnhk

Worlds FS, French commentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0WksjH8gTk
Commented that the program was really fantastic, exceptional, more than exceptional - and also he was very strong psychologically.

Also described him as 'jeune américain étudiant à Yale' - young American student at Yale.

I learned that the loop jump in French is called 'le boucle'

 

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World Team Trophy FS, CBC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVVDJQcbnhk

Worlds FS, French commentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0WksjH8gTk
Commented that the program was really fantastic, exceptional, more than exceptional - and also he was very strong psychologically.

Also described him as 'jeune américain étudiant à Yale' - young American student at Yale.

I learned that the loop jump in French is called 'le boucle'

Thanks for translating!

”the program was really fantastic, exceptional, more than exceptional” - I love this comment

 

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Thanks for translating!

”the program was really fantastic, exceptional, more than exceptional” - I love this comment

I combined those comments - she actually said it was exceptional, more than exceptional - we’ve never seen anything like this.

 

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Nathan’s story: https://twitter.com/aboutnathan0505/status/1121202651432198149?s=2

Let’s go Jazz!!

 

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Apparently Nathan was on instagram at 3:30am ... and he has the SOI Albany show tonight.
https://twitter.com/babe_skate/status/1121321238863835136?s=21

 

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Nathan’s favorite Jazz player Donovan Mitchell after tonight’s game: “You don’t succeed without failure; You don’t succeed without going through times like this.”

https://twitter.com/utahjazz/status/1121257732122841088?s=21

 

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Her Nathan photo collage is so cute: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156914253286590&set=a.10150132582036590&type=3&sfns=mo

Lol I made this collage.
Glad she liked. Must be incredible to understand that you were at the very beginning of making history - teaching Nathan Chen to make first steps on the ice.

 

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Flashback article from IFS. He was a budding choreographer even back then!
https://www.ifsmagazine.com/young-star-on-the-rise/

Chen returned to Hangzhou in August to perform in two exhibitions at Skate Asia. “Everyone was so excited that he was coming back. He was by far the most spectacular star at the Wiwa shows,” said World Ice Arena director Ted Wilson. “He is utterly amazing and, frankly, in all my years in this business I’ve never seen anything like him. He is so gifted that he was choreographing Richard Dwyer for their duet, ‘Singing in the Rain.’”

Video of Wiwa show https://youtu.be/CJ61kx-CXKI

 

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Such a prodigy! He seems to have always been able to learn choreography very quickly and have a good memory for it - even as a 4 year old.

From 2003 Raf interview: http://www.mountain-news.com/sports/article_a8ab58d1-1946-5422-a4bd-d763f9e4eec6.html

"I look for young skaters that are able to set goals and consistently move forward with a plan to achieve those goals," Arutunian says.

"Over a period of time, I look for the students who have a competitive spirit and strive to be the best. If they are driven to be the best, they will begin to win in their competitions."

Arutunian says it is important skaters begin at an early age. Young skaters develop strong muscle memory and good skating discipline when they begin skating at 4 or 5 years of age.

"I have already taken students to national and world championships; that was my first goal and I have already achieved that goal. Now, I would like to focus on the development of a few quality American skaters. I know that I have the experience and dedication to develop one or two young skaters to this highest level of world champion. I will be fulfilled as a coach if I can accomplish this goal, here in Lake Arrowhead!"

 

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Another flashback: https://boysballet.wordpress.com/2011/03/10/11-year-old-utah-boy-skating-to-success/

You may be wondering, what makes this little man so incredible? His coach and mom say it is his work ethic and concentration.

Coach Genia said, “He’s an extremely talented kid – physically, mentally, and emotionally. He has no attitude problems and an extreme work ethic.”

Nathan’s mom Hetty said, “Lots of his teachers and coaches were very surprised. Since he was very young he can stay focused for a very long time.”

Nathan found skating by chance. He wanted to play hockey like his big brothers, but his Mom had a different plan. Hetty said, “When he started – he wanted to play hockey and I said you have to know how to skate then you can play hockey.”

They stumbled upon a talent so rare, so inspiring – all inside his little body. Coach Genia said, “He has all of the tricks people do when they are 20.”

Back to the Hockey: The fact he can do both sports is pretty unreal. Each sport’s skate is built very different; this makes it nearly impossible for somebody to do both. But not Nathan, for him it’s no big deal. Nathan said, “You just the balance you just have to keep a good balance when you skate.”

 

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Picture of Nathan in Albany preshow

https://twitter.com/fsonline/status/1121513702732201984?s=20

Jonathan Guerreiro IGS

https://twitter.com/nwcgold2019/status/1121513445835202560?s=20

 

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Picture of Nathan in Albany preshow

https://twitter.com/fsonline/status/1121513702732201984?s=20

Vincent reported on his IG that he injured himself at Long Island and will therefore miss the next few shows. From this photo it looks like Nathan may take his place in the group numbers.

 

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He will have to use his picking up choreo quickly skills today. Hope Vincent feels better soon!