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 Image
Skating in itself is a difficult sport, and the amazing athletes within the sport are very challenging. — 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
I do very scientific-based training. However, for skating, that's a little bit out of the ordinary. Many skaters base their off-ice training… — Nathan Chen Copy Share Image
The Olympics have really motivated me, ever since I started skating as a little kid. — Nathan Chen Copy Share Image
I don't think the demographic for skating really entails a lot of basketball watching. — Nathan Chen Copy Share Image
Ever since I started skating, making the Olympic team was my ultimate dream. It's what has inspired and motivated me throughout my… — Nathan Chen Copy Share Image
When I watch my skating when I was younger, I definitely see all this balletic movement and this artistry come through. — Nathan Chen Copy Share Image
I began skating in the official practice venue of the 2002 Games. It was a huge Olympic atmosphere with Apollo Ohno sitting… — Nathan Chen Copy Share Image
Largely, I began skating because I wanted stuff to do outside of school. My mom decided to put me into figure skating. — Nathan Chen Copy Share Image
I am proud to be a first-generation Chinese-American in the sport of figure skating. — Nathan Chen Copy Share Image
Once I really understood what skating was and what the Olympic really entailed, I knew that's what I wanted to do: I… — 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 Image
From a logistical standpoint, I learned about when to peak, when to push, when to recover throughout the season. — Nathan Chen Copy Share Image
Triples are hard. Triple axel is just not my jump. Quads are really my thing. — Nathan Chen Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
I have a very close family. I have four older siblings: two brothers and two sisters. — Nathan Chen Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
