Nathan Chen Finally Confirms Appearance at World Championships; Aiming to Secure Yuzuru Hanyu’s Record

Nathan Chen went to Beijing as a World Champion and returned as an Olympic Champion. With his flawless jumps and tricks, he left the panel impressed. Topping the scoreboard, Chen made a new world record. He earned the Gold medal which he rightfully deserved.

Although this is a big feat in itself, Nathan Chen has his mindset on another big goal. Chen’s rival, Yuzuru Hanyu, is one of the 3 men who have won a world title and an Olympic title in the same year.

Now, Chen too is planning on adding himself to that list and becoming the reigning figure skater in the world.

Nathan Chen eyes yet another medal

Up till now, only 3 men have won the Olympic title and the World title in the same year in the last 30 years. These are Yuzuru Hanyu in 2014, Alexei Yagudin in 2002 and Viktor Petrenko in 1992. This is an exceptional event, to become the Olympic champion and the World champion in the same year.

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Now, Chen has made it clear that he wants to be on that list. Nathan Chen has confirmed that he will take part in the upcoming World Figure Skating Championships. The Championships will be held later this month in Montpellier, France.

Chen has confirmed to Olympics.com that he will participate in the Championships, aiming to win that title. The figure skater is already a 3-time World Champion. He won the title in  2018, 2019, and 2021.

If he successfully wins the title in France, he will become the 4th figure skater to win the Olympic title and the World Championship title in the same year.

Previously, Nathan Chen wanted to win his first individual Gold Medal, and he did. Therefore, considering his motivation and determination, it’s safe to say that Chen has a pretty good chance at winning the World Championships.

Chen waiting for his silver medal

The United States Figure Skating team came 2nd in the team event, after Russia. However, it was already declared before that if Russia is part of any podium finish, the medal ceremony of that event won’t be held.

This means that Chen and his teammates never received the Silver medal they rightfully earned. They are still waiting for the medal which they earned. Chen is heavily disappointed regarding this as he and his teammates await their Olympic medal.

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