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WATCH: US Figure Skater Nathan Chen Nearly Breaks World Record in Flawless Performance at Beijing Winter Olympics 2022
The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics has arrived. After four years from South Korea, the Olympic Games returns. Team USA is arguably the strongest contender heading to the Olympics. With the likes of Shaun White, Chloe Kim, and Mikaela Shiffrin, they have a core of world-class athletes. However, adding to that illustrious list of athletes, Nathan Chen can call himself an icon.
The current World Champion in figure skating wants to win the gold medal at this year’s Olympics. Losing out to Yuzuru Hanyu in 2018, he looks determined. Significantly, during the team competitions, Chen showed the world why he has all it takes to win the gold medal. Coming close to breaking the short program score in figure skating, he looked pumped.
Nathan Chen nearly breaks the world record
Significantly, the short program is a competition held before the free skate figure skating competition. With just under three minutes on the clock, the skaters perform their routines in a highly technical competition. Hence, with Chen’s expertise and being the current World Champion, he showcased his talents with a terrific performance. Likewise, he put on a score of 111.71 in the short program, just 0.11 points below Japan’s Yuzuru Hanyu. Hanyu set a score of 111.82 during the ISU Four Continents Championships 2020.
Nathan getting a personal best that is 0.11 under Yuzuru’s WR! Well deserved @nathanwchen #Beijing2022WinterOlympics #figureskating #NathanChen #Beijing2022 pic.twitter.com/0q4gKulp0f
— The Figure Skating Spot (@theskating_spot) February 4, 2022
Hanyu is the two-time Olympic gold medalist from the 2014 and the 2018 Winter Olympics. He is the key rival to Chen’s road to success. But, this year, Nathan Chen is determined to grab the gold medal. He showcased a sensational performance with his signature quadruple jumps and other technical movements. He finished six points ahead of Uno Shoma who had an impressive performance too. But, Chen is happy, doing things he loves.
A terrific figure skater
Some of the jumps, turns, and spins he displayed on the sheet of ice are outstanding. After having a lackluster performance in Pyeongchang, the fans wait for a magical performance from the United States star in Beijing. Japan’s Yuzuru Hanyu is one of the best figure skaters in the world. The rivalry between these two men has gradually picked up the pace and has reached its peak.
NATHAN CHEN EVERYONE! pic.twitter.com/3aNLrZqkoP
— Team USA (@TeamUSA) February 4, 2022
All eyes would be on Chen, this time around. His fluidic movements along with his charming personality make him a must-see tv. Hence, can he win the gold medal this time around and end Hanyu’s reign?
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