Nineteen-year-old Nathan Chen, a true ice skating prodigy, never fails to captivate both audiences and judges alike with his stunning performances. From the moment he laced up his ice skates at just three years old in Salt Lake City, Utah, he has been on a remarkable journey of breaking records and achieving greatness.
Just one year later, Nathan took the plunge and competed in his very first event. By the time he turned ten, he had already made history as the youngest novice ice skating champion in the United States.
Nathan has accomplished a great many things. With a remarkable achievement of earning a bronze medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics, he has also clinched the Grand Prix Final title twice. Additionally, he has proudly held the title of U.S. men’s figure skating champion for the last three years. He dedicated seven years to honing his ballet skills and competing in gymnastics at both state and regional levels, demonstrating his impressive athletic versatility.
At the 2019 U.S. Figure Skating Championship held in Detroit, Michigan, Nathan truly mesmerized both the audience and the judges with an incredible, gravity-defying free skate performance. He stands out as the first and only skater to incorporate five quadruple jumps into his routine: the toe loop, salchow, loop, flip, and lutz.
With “Land of All” by Woodkid setting the mood, Nathan steps into the rink, striking a strong and confident pose at the center, ready to begin his routine. He kicks things off with an impeccable quadruple lutz, seamlessly following it up with three additional flawless quad jumps, all delivered with an effortless elegance.
Observers are praising Nathan for his incredible speed and the effortless way he executes every move. His routine unfolds effortlessly, showcasing his remarkable control and core strength.
At the conclusion of his performance, Nathan showcased an impressive array of moves, earning a remarkable score of 228.80 points. One judge lauded his routine, describing it as “near perfection.”
Nathan achieved an impressive final score of 342.22, surpassing his closest rival by a remarkable 58 points.
Check out this video to discover what made this incredible performance worthy of his third consecutive U.S. title.