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My Take
Nathan Chen is, to me, the rare athlete who out-works genius. Olympic champion in 2022 and a three-time World champion, he stacked quad jumps with a precision that bordered on the mechanical, yet he did it while attending Yale, which still astonishes me. What earns my deepest respect is the comeback: after an early collapse on the biggest stage, he rebuilt himself into someone almost unbeatable. And his artistry deepened year by year, so he was never just a technician. Chen represents a particular ideal, that relentless, intelligent effort can overwrite raw talent. He is one of figure skating's most complete competitors.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Nathan Chen
- Name (Japanese)
- ネイサン・チェン
- Reading
- ねいさん・ちぇん
- Born
- May 5, 1999 (age 27)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rabbit
- Origin
- Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 2 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- figure skater
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Rim of the World High School
- University
- Yale University
Awards & achievements
- 2022 Time 100
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Nathan Chen born?
Born May 5, 1999 (age 27).
Where is Nathan Chen from?
Nathan Chen is from Salt Lake City, Utah, United States.
What does Nathan Chen do?
Nathan Chen works as figure skater.
How tall is Nathan Chen?
Nathan Chen is 2 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.