4 years later and this guy has brought all of the elements into his now MASTERFUL skating. Incredible growth.

I revisit this free skate often for the emotions and just the demonstration of mental fortitude that this then eighteen-year-old demonstrated, vaulting himself from seventeenth place after the worst short program of his career to fifth place by winning the free skate with this incredible effort of technical prowess. He was not nearly at the level here of what he is today, but this was really such a thunderous turning point in his career. And he went on a month later after the 2018 Olympics to become the youngest World Champion in men's figure skating since 2001. And then four years after the short program of his career, he performed the best short program of his career, which also happened to be the most technically difficult short program ever skated at the Olympics, en route to Olympic gold.

@L1623VP

Жыл бұрын

Only six men in the history of figure skating have won the World Championships at the young age of 18. They are: Dick Button (U.S. 1948), Don McPherson (Canada 1963), Jan Hoffman (Germany 1974), Alexei Yagudin (Russia 1998), Evgeny Plushenko (Russia 2001), and Nathan Chen (U.S. 2018). Nathan was so consistent in his career that he has the 5th highest win rate for men in international competition in the history of figure skating. His win rate over his six-year career is 73% or winning just over 7 out of every 10 international competitions. In his last five years, he lost only two competitions for a win rate of 88%. In his last four years with three undefeated seasons, losing only once, Nathan's win rate was 92%. Only four men in the history of figure skating have a win rate higher than Nathan, and they're basically the men who invented modern figure skating. They are: Dick Button (U.S. 92%), Ulrich Salchow (Denmark 80%), Gillis Grafstrom (Sweden 78%), and Karl Schafer (Austria 74%), then Nathan Chen (U.S. 73%). Nathan is in the Top 5 figure skaters of All Time. The only men above him are the gods of figure skating who have 8 Olympic gold medals and 25 World Championships between them...and then Nathan. What an incredible accomplishment. He is the most-winning men's skater since 1952. If you're curious as to who rounds out the Top 10, after Nathan in 6th is Scott Hamilton (U.S. 71%), Evgeny Plushenko (Russia 67%), Alexei Yagudin (Russia 58%), Hayes Jenkins (U.S. 58%), and David Jenkins (U.S. 50%). Anything above 50% is considered a winning career because you win more than you lose. Eliminating David Jenkins with 50% (equal wins and losses) only 9 men in the history of figure skating have had winning careers where they dominated their eras, and Nathan was more dominant than all but four of them. And Hanyu? He had a VERY inconsistent career, winning just 17 international competitions out of 41 in his 12-year career. That gives him a 41% win rate in international competition. That means he only won 4 out of every 10 competitions for a losing record. He ranks #14. In fact, of the four men who have ever won multiple Olympic gold medals (Button, Grafstrom, Shafer, and Hanyu), Hanyu is the only one to not rank in the Top 10 most-winning skaters of All Time or to have a winning career.

@kfo2520

Жыл бұрын

@@L1623VPthis is fascinating - thank you! Endlessly impressed by this young man.

@by8185

8 ай бұрын

​@@L1623VPСпасибо за ценную информацию!!!Я и предполагала нечто подобное посмотрев в Википедии таблицу достижений Ханю и Нейтана!!!!

Nathan Quad! no one can replace him! he deserves this title!

Even he lost the game, but he won the battle. I admired his tremendous courage. Nathan Chen is always a champion in my heart. Your stamina and perseverance finally put on the top at Olympics 2022. Many blessing.

He was so young! But from this performance on, he never seriously faltered.

@L1623VP

4 ай бұрын

No, he didn't falter. By far, he was one of the most consistent skaters in the history of the sport. I heard on a newscast that between the 2018 World Championships after these Olympics and the SP for the 2021 World Championships where he missed his quad lutz (three years) that Nathan Chen did not fall in 120 jump attempts in competition. Astounding.

He made terrible mistakes in the SP then made a redemptive comback with the highest score in FS ended up 5th overall 4 years ago and made a further comeback with a world record in SP and ended up winning the gold this year, what an inspiring story!

@nicolassanabria4386

2 жыл бұрын

That’s my favorite thing..... he had the worse SP in 2018 and to come back 2022 olympics and post the HIGHEST score ever recorded, not at some random competition but at the OLYMPICS!!! So bittersweet! All hail King Nathan 👑

And now he's a gold medalist.

Such a unforgettable performance! full of emotion, technic and artistry, definitely one of the best Olympic performance in the history. Even he lost the game, it made him become stronger and he finally won Olympic champion in his mum hometown Beijing 2022. It’s a very inspirational journey.

@L1623VP

Жыл бұрын

TIME magazine called Nathan's 2018 Olympic LP "the greatest comeback in figure skating history", and that's so true. No one else has the talent and technical power to launch themselves 12 placements up the boards from 17th to 5th and WIN the LP at the Olympics over Hanyu by 18 technical points and nearly 9 points even after PCS was added, except Nathan Chen. He's a legend, and the greatest there has ever been, proving it time and again over the next four years with three undefeated seasons and an Olympic gold medal.

Congratulations, Nathan Chen, for winning your gold medal 🥇 at the 2022 Olympics

It takes courage to get up after a terrible fall, go out, give your very best no matter what happens. To me, this is the turning point for him to get back on track towards his dream. Respect!

And now he’s an Olympic champ ❤️

Nathaaaaaan! You are the beeeeeeest! This program was Amazing! You pulled every string of my heart! I love you so much and I'm very glad you have got your well deserved gold medal in Beijing! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍❤❤❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥

Watching this in 2022 and damn, he's improved so much over those 4 years. Artistically he's on a totally different level now, but also his skating skills, transitions or even the sheer quality of his quads are so much better (even though he typically does 4-5 now and not 6, they look so much more solid nowadays). He might not have been ready then, but he surely is now. Hoping he manages to get that gold this time around.

@miamispearo9074

2 жыл бұрын

he did!!

@Boooommerang

2 жыл бұрын

I think he is not good in interpretation, he is not emocional. And the name of sport is figure skating. I can't convince myself about vitory's Nathan. I think he is the worst Olympic gold medal in all times

@kevinwang7731

2 жыл бұрын

He won now! Let's goooooo 😄

@dsfddsgh

2 жыл бұрын

People put way to much pressure on him in 2018. They made it seem like he was the overwhelming favorite when in fact if Hanyu skated anywhere near his best he was still the best skater in the world and even Javier and Shoma were better all around skaters it's just that Nathan had the better year but it was a strange season where most of the top men were either injured or skating below par.

@sallygreenfield6991

2 жыл бұрын

@@Boooommerang Wow. You are just wrong.

Congratulations to Nathan Chen. He deserves the olympic gold medal.

And now he’s officially OLYMPIC GOLD medalist!! So proud of him!

4 years later and he’s an olympic gold medalist 🥲

Watching this back in 2022 you realize HOW much he improved

Never ever give up…Olympic Champion

Watching this in 2022 - ahhh tears

Love watching Nathan, so proud of him

Above all, his dance perfectly integrated into the music, alongside his Chinese background, articulating his ultimate pursuit of humanity and freedom. Excellent.

Nathan♥️♥️♥️回看这视频每次眼睛都湿了

Thank you lord. He’s all ours. Gold. What an artist, is the Quad King, known as Chen.

This remains my favorite program of Nathan's after watching him thru two Olympics. Even tho he won the Gold medal last night skating to Elton John's "Rocket Man", nothing beats the beautiful artistry and choreography of this program. And the skating perfectly melds with the music. After this skate, I felt Nathan's programs and choice of music veered into a different direction. I understand his need to change and grow as a skater, but this program is still my personal favorite and may never be topped by his other programs.

@shihlin1

2 жыл бұрын

@@rameseychristiandelarosa6285Having watched a few more of Nathan's recent programs, the "not artistic" rap he gets is only relative to Hanyu's skates. I wasn't a big fan of either skater before the Olympics and I must say Hanyu's style is breathtaking when he's "On". It's also comparatively more "feminine" compared to Nathan's style, and when I say feminine I don't mean that in any derogatory way. Nathan's skates from the last two years are visibly more masculine. People and critics are naturally leaning towards Hanyu's style and find it more artistic. It has more flow and soft movements compared to Nathan's.

This made me have a knot in my throat. This made me cry🥺

Beautiful, simply beautiful

HE IS AMAZING 😵

am very proud of Nathan. i hope you the best of 2022.

Nathan you are a champion!! 🙌 🙌

Awesome music

Thank you so much for posting this version. It's greatly appreciated.

@kerryjones9912

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed 👍

'Mao's Last Dancer' is the reason for me to get here.

Winner winner

А сегодня он стал олимпийским чемпионом 2022!!! Настоящий спортсмен, не сдался и выграл ЗОЛОТО!!!

北京五輪では、ネイサンに優勝して🏅取らせて欲しい！とねかかうばかりです、ネイサン応援さてます、リラックスしてネイサンの最高の演義をしてさださいね。

@KK-ol3bp

2 жыл бұрын

Amen to that! I want him to win gold in Beijing 2022 Olympic, because he is the best

@Truthseeker12332

2 жыл бұрын

As a Chinese American having best of both world.

@durexuncensored

2 жыл бұрын

he won today

@kaikuu3034

2 жыл бұрын

ネイサン最高、金メダル見てる間ドキドキして、でも本当に良かったです、王者の演技ショート、フリー最高金メダルおめで御座います、お疲れ様でした。

@OkhotskDriftingIce

2 жыл бұрын

He nailed it, as you wish! 😆

WOW

❤❤❤🎉

Well dayum. And he's from my hometown?! 🖤🎯🖤

Great program, I wish he'd skate it now, it suits him so well. But seriously, cutting his curls off was a crime. Already had lots of "artistry" at this point - he skated this program at the Rostelecom Cup in 2017, and it was beautiful (it was beautiful here too, but for obvious reasons he seemed more relaxed at the Grand Prix, even though his jumps weren't all clean). He was clearly nervous and super focused here. His "Nemesis" program was great as well: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y6qAuLyafpy_mJc.html (He performed this in front of freakin' Tatiana Tarasova, basically at the start of his senior career, which for me honestly would've been more nerve wracking than the Olympics).

@KateBond642

2 жыл бұрын

@@rameseychristiandelarosa6285 True. Excessive theatrics have been the bane of fs for many years, imo. I don't mind them per se, but not when people think that's the only acceptable way to express yourself in this sport. Personally, I think Nathan is one of the most versatile skaters in history (give him any music and he'll probably kill it). Keegan is also one of those skaters who is pretty artistic with his own style, without being theatrical, but no one hates him. Funny how that works.

Думаю, что основными выводами из этого сезона для Нейтана были: 1) никогда больше не кататься в дурацких пижамах, 2) никогда больше не кататься под невнятную классическую музыку. И то, и другое сработало просто замечательно!! ))))

2022, 🥇

I still don't understand how they don't get dizzy 🤔

@clairejin1704

2 жыл бұрын

They probably do it so much that they get used to it by this point

didn't they clean the ice flakes on the ground? seems so slippery.

In the last few years, male figure skating has become so similar to female figure skating in attires and styles, until Nathan came onto the scene. Now there are once again two different skatings to watch.

@user-nd9bo4hi3d

2 жыл бұрын

ITA

@billyng2012

2 жыл бұрын

so true, and also many skaters design their long programs the way they used to do their exhibition programs.

wait... its live. lol 😅😆

🇺🇲👍❤✌️🌷

If only he dis not botched that SP.

I remember American commentators saying that Plushenko had only jumps and arm movements at the Olympics in 2006 and here they say that this program is beautifully choreographed. Really? 😂😂😂 It is very good that he did not win here. In 2022 his skating skills were much better.

@L1623VP

4 ай бұрын

He only didn't win because of his nerves in the SP. It had nothing to do with his artistry or ability to skate. In fact, he WON the LP at the 2018 Olympics by a big 18 technical points over Hanyu and nearly 9 points overall even after PCS was added. Hanyu was VERY lucky to win in Peyongchang, and he knows it---especially since just four weeks later Nathan posted a score at 2018 Worlds that BEAT Hanyu's Olympic total, and Nathan wiped the ice with Hanyu for the next four years, never losing to him again, crushing him at the '19 Worlds and '19 GPF, '21 Worlds, and '22 Olympics by 22, 44, 32, and 49 points.

@bamboozlea8347

4 ай бұрын

@@L1623VP And still that does not change the fact that this very program is not beautifully choreographed and they say so because they are biased. That’s the point.

@L1623VP

4 ай бұрын

@zlea8347 The so-called "fact" that his program is "not beautifully choreographed" is your opinion and nothing more. I gave you objective, REAL facts from the competitive record that show Nathan easily could have won the 2018 Olympics regardless of your personal sense of "beauty" and his LP.

@bamboozlea8347

4 ай бұрын

@@L1623VP You are focusing on his winning the OG and I am speaking about the program and biased opinion and hypocrisy of American sports commentators. One question: do you really like this very program, not the jumps, but the program itself?

@L1623VP

4 ай бұрын

@zlea8347 Whether I like the program or not isn't relevant to the fact that Nathan did more than enough in and with it artistically and athletically, as evidenced by his LP score, to win the Olympics if coupled with a strong SP. I disagree with you in the comparison you made with Plushenko in that Nathan's LP here is "only jumps and arm movements." He's giving more than that. At the same time, you really are talking about the Olympic Games, too because you said yourself that it was "very good he did not win there" in 2018, seemingly making the claim that Nathan didn't win because of his "skating skills" and the LP choreography. I simply said neither of those things mattered in his odds of winning. It was his nerves in the SP that was the deciding factor, not the LP because he won that portion of the competition handily regardless of how you perceive the choreography and his execution of it. Is Mao's Last Dancer my favorite LP of Nathan's? No, the music is too abstract. I'm also not a fan of Lori Nicholl's choreography for men, but that would be the case no matter who skated this LP. Again, my point is that Nathan did more than enough with it to win the Olympic gold if not for the SP nerves, and that performance remains good enough for me.

첸 옷 .한복 같은 이유늠 뭐지?? 첸첸♡

@youcansuckmyballs8820

2 жыл бұрын

First of all this is not hanbok, Y shaped collar design was very common in East Asian countries. Secondly, Korea was a vassal state to China, the only original hanbok is the titty showing dress which was banned by the Japanese . Go actually read some history books and educate yourself, you ignorant fool.

@serialkilleryouandme2321

2 жыл бұрын

@@youcansuckmyballs8820 It is natural that the costume reminds Koreans of Hanbok, because we are used to it even without studying the history. Why are you so offensive? Don’be. We all love Chen, aren’t we?

@Rio-ul6ej

2 жыл бұрын

@@youcansuckmyballs8820 딱봐도 한복이잖아 이 중국인아 ..

@youcansuckmyballs8820

2 жыл бұрын

@@Rio-ul6ej What part of “Korea was a vassal state to China” do you not understand? Google what is a vassal state and how the Korean king and his court is dressed under the rules of Ming dynasty.

@youcansuckmyballs8820

2 жыл бұрын

@@serialkilleryouandme2321 Y shaped collar is literally the most common element of traditional East Asian clothing, you guys need to educate yourself before policing over others.

Is this jump Tournament？

@ayblablabla

2 жыл бұрын

@@KK-ol3bp it is literally called "criticizing" which everyone has the right to do. he gets the top scores in this sport despite lacking major points. why should't we criticize him?

@divinearia1601

2 жыл бұрын

@@ayblablabla...lacking what major pts? That's just an opinion, not a fact, so you are clearly looking to pick a fight. The judges do not think he is lacking at all.

@divinearia1601

2 жыл бұрын

It's a sport that has currently evolved to having an emphasis on the jump elements. Haven't you been keeping up with figure skating over the years?

@ayblablabla

2 жыл бұрын

@@divinearia1601 the sport is literally called "artistik patinaj" in my language. ARTISTIC. if they are gonna only give points for the jumps it should've called jumping contest. besides, they are not giving points to everyone who can jump good. they are pumping extra points to their faves. so, evolving my ass.

@divinearia1601

2 жыл бұрын

@@ayblablabla...jumps are weighed more heavily, certainly, but who said skaters were only receiving pts for jumps? Do you actually watch the sport? So you're sour because the judges don't agree with you and they think Nathan is perfectly artistic? That's their opinion, and they have a right to it. Go be a judge if you think you're more qualified. We all know you have a favorite, and if you were a judge, you'd have a huge bias for him, so what is even your point in whining about others?

No artistry, just like a jumping machine

@justanythingz9737

Жыл бұрын

Like no emotions

@terrib627

11 ай бұрын

@@justanythingz9737 Just like most of the Russian women? I don't see you dissing them.

@user-qs2dc8iy4o

7 ай бұрын

you're stuck in the past. Even you crawled before you walked...or don't you recall? It's called growth, unless you've never known progress.

@L1623VP

4 ай бұрын

Still crying bitter, salty tears because Nathan wiped the ice with Hanyu for four straight years after Hanyu's VERY lucky win in Peyongchang? LOL

@divinearia1601

5 күн бұрын

@@justanythingz9737...you don't have to be a drama queen to be an artist. There are a lot of styles of artistry. It's like a more natural movie actor vs a more exaggerated, broadway actor. One isn't more artistic than the other, just different.

의상을 누가 만들었을까? 중국이 보면 지들꺼라 하겠네. ㅋ

Just doesn’t have the “magic” some do

@censoredyoutube4902

2 жыл бұрын

Go watch Kpop please.

@divinearia1601

2 жыл бұрын

Sure he does. That's why some of you continuously stalk his videos even though you claim he's lacking. Go ahead and name these skaters you claim have the "magic" that Nathan doesn't. I'll wait for your list.

@ayblablabla

2 жыл бұрын

@@divinearia1601 "That's why some of you continuously stalk his videos even though you claim he's lacking" we are trying to "see" why he gets those points and give ourselves a chance to doubt lmao but no. almost zero artistry, infilated goes, empty programs. jump, jump, jump. such a shame to see a biased fedaration for this beautiful sport.

@divinearia1601

2 жыл бұрын

@@ayblablabla...typical, recycled crap you're all taught to memorize about Nathan. How ignorant and sour you sound. Sorry, but the sport is changing, putting more emphasis on the jump elements now. Either you evolve too or you can sit out. Nathan is only doing what is required to win(difficult jump elements), just as Yuzuru and other greats followed their rules during their times in order to win. Don't like the rules? Take it up with the ISU. As for Nathan's artistry, child, you are more than welcome to prefer another skater. Opinions. You can like your boring, old-school, traditional skater if you have no clue how to appreciate someone who is truly a skater of this generation. It's nice to know you care enough about Nathan to want to "see" what he's doing. BTW, your favorite skater is more than welcome to change federation to the same one as Nathan's. He still won't win.

@ayblablabla

2 жыл бұрын

@@divinearia1601 bahaahaha 😂😂😂 I lauged my ass off. Keep being ignorant af and believe what you want. Saying "child" to belittle me and talking with your allmight 😂😂😂ok boomer

I'm sorry for Roket Men ... but this Mr. Chen a Pechino 2022 >> is not even able to do a Biellmann tour ... nor a hydroblading

@richarddutra5674

2 жыл бұрын

Gawd, here you go again. You seem to be a broken record. I'll give you credit for changing your narrative slightly but it still reflects your displeasure that Nathan is now the 2022 Gold Medal winner and whoever you are obsessed with isn't.

Sorry but his programe was boring: only jumps! If everyone will do only jumps nobody watches ever.

@emmamago7636

Жыл бұрын

But I watch Nathan Chen , his skating is so mesmirizing and just like magic. Never get bored . It was so exciting. I watch him everyday. Makes me happy all the time.

@arboreea1312

Жыл бұрын

@@emmamago7636 🤣🤣🤣 at worlds in March, Canon and Cituzen withdrawn sponsorship because Yuzuru couldn't join being injuryed. And more other sponsors did the same plus 5 Japanese companyes even Shoma and Yuma were in competition. Canon was ISU partner from about 10 years and it seems they weren't so much touched by nc participation and "potential" 🙂

@terrib627

11 ай бұрын

Same could be said for most of the Russian women but I don't see you dissing them.

@arboreea1312

11 ай бұрын

@@terrib627 I don't watch women performing! I'm a girl, I have 2 jobs, no much time, I like watch athletes but men!!!😁😁😁

A"super human" couldn't win against a god on ice even overscored! Feel bad for Boyang! Much more talented than NC.

@paulluk7515

2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't win? He won the free skate! Had he performed at his usual standard of those days in the SP, he would hv also won the Gold 4 years ago already. Overscored? How? Got it, your favorite skaters are always underscored and skaters u hate r always.overscored. Still can't get over the fact he won the Olympic gold this year with his impeccable performances so came back here to trash him here? Pathetic.

@shiowchiao6079

2 жыл бұрын

Boyang is no comparison in the talent category and among other things, how could you ? you just don't know what you talked about, period !

@arboreea1312

2 жыл бұрын

@@shiowchiao6079 I think the only ignorant here is you. No ofense.

@justintaveras3852

Жыл бұрын

Where was your God at the Beijing Olympics? Guess he was so underscored that he couldn't even medal.

旋轉大猩猩🤣🤣🤣

@guomontreal3296

2 жыл бұрын

你连猩猩都不如

@rosettaesther6949

2 жыл бұрын

有病要吃藥呀，元宵佳節嘴巴都不幹淨，過年都沒有烟花爆竹玩，這要“多謝”習近平那個胖狒狒呀！

@lillianscott4194

2 жыл бұрын

滾開啦

@lilingo8752

Жыл бұрын

@@guomontreal3296 骂的好👏👏👏