There's a lot of skaters that I look up to, and I think my biggest skating role models were the two Russian competitors at the 2002 Olympic games in Salt Lake City. They really motivated me to follow my passion… — Nathan Chen Copy Share Image
I began skating when I was 3. It was during 2002, the year the Olympics were held in Salt Lake City. — Nathan Chen Copy Share Image
Skating is a sport that I found a lot of interest in from a very, very young age. Ultimately, I think that being on… — Nathan Chen Copy Share
From a logistical standpoint, I learned about when to peak, when to push, when to recover throughout the season. — Nathan Chen Copy Share
Triples are hard. Triple axel is just not my jump. Quads are really my thing. — Nathan Chen Copy Share
I like the challenge and instant gratification of landing a new jump or learning a new element. That made me fall in love with… — Nathan Chen Copy Share
Netflix isn't available internationally all the time, but the NBA is. It's nice to have something that feels like home. — Nathan Chen Copy Share
To have all of these jumps in my arsenal is very beneficial. I can always alter my program so I can either play it… — Nathan Chen Copy Share
I think that ballet and skating definitely go hand in hand, especially growing up at Ballet West, which is an incredible academy. — Nathan Chen Copy Share
I have a very close family. I have four older siblings: two brothers and two sisters. — Nathan Chen Copy Share
An artistic standpoint - I've watched a lot of ballet and source some inspiration from how they move, connect with each other, and find… — Nathan Chen Copy Share
Half of learning a new element is just getting over the fear of doing it. Once you mentally prepare yourself enough to do the… — Nathan Chen Copy Share
I remember being a little kid walking down the grocery aisle seeing athletes on these cereal boxes. — Nathan Chen Copy Share
As a kid growing up, I didn't want to tell any of my classmates I did figure-skating because I knew they'd be like, 'Oh,… — Nathan Chen Copy Share
