US Olympic Medalist Nathan Chen Heaps Praise on Biggest Rival Ahead of Clash: ?If I Was Two-Time Olympic Champion, I Would Not Be in This Sport Anymore?

The significance of rivalries in sports is good for the competitive spirit, as well as, entertainment for the fans. Be it Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal going on the tennis courts, or the constant GOAT debates surrounding Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, it is a fun aspect of the sport. In the same way, figure skating has its own icons. Nathan Chen and Yuzuru Hanyu will be the frontrunners of the singles competition.

With top-class figure skaters appearing in the Winter Olympics, the rivalry between Chen and Hanyu would be a story for the ages.

Nathan Chen vs Yuzuru Hanyu

With the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics set to start soon, the sensational Nathan Chen is winning plaudits for his incredible performances in recent games. The three-time World Championship winner is astonishing, and he shares his experience of competing with Hanyu. He is in awe of what he is doing right now as Chen expects a tough battle against the Japanese figure skater.

“I don?t think so. Listen, if I was two-time Olympic champion, I would not be in this sport anymore, you know. I would be long gone. If I was in his position, if I could do one quad toe and still try to medal, okay, I?m good. The fact he is still trying to push himself to do something no one has ever done before is unreal,” said Chen.

The two-time Olympic gold medalist, Hanyu, is an outrageous talent. He won the last two Olympic gold medals at the 2014 Sochi and the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. Moreover, he is a Grand-Prix champion from 2013 to 2016, dominating the figure skating competitions. However, Chen is becoming a sensational figure skater in recent times. After claiming the bronze medal at the 2018 Olympics, he won the 2019 and 2021 Singles World Championships.

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Looking for his first gold medal?

With just a single bronze medal for the team figure skating competition, Chen wants the gold medal. He is young, agile, and is the first figure skater to land five types of quadruple jumps in the competition. Hence, he will be the star of the show in Beijing.

Team USA is sending a strong contingent to China, to dominate the Olympics. They have brilliant competitors who have experience while young guns will aim to showcase their talents. Will Nathan Chen land his first gold medal against Hanyu?

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