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One of the top figure skaters in the world, Nathan Chen, has competed in two Olympics and won the gold medal in figure skating at the 2022 Winter Olympics.

He became the first skater to land five quadruples in a free skate program and seven quadruples in sanctioned competition. Now, away from his skating ring, Nathan is showing off his dance moves on stage.

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NBC Olympics tweeted his dance video on Twitter. The caption reads, “Olympic champion @nathanwchen has got moves that are certified gold. See him on tonight’s episode of #DancingWithMySelf at 10/9c on @nbc!.”

Meanwhile, one of his fan accounts also shared a video. His fans are waiting for his appearance in Dancing with myself. Dancing with Myself, which aims to be the newest face of dance competition events. It debuts celebrities on television with a complex concept. The show follows regular people who show their abilities by trying to imitate the dance steps in each challenge created by famous judges and guests.

What techniques does Nathan Chen use

Nathan Chen’s technical mastery and contributions to the sport have made him renowned. He is regarded as one of the greatest figure skaters of all time. Chen now owns the all-time world records for short programs, free programs, and combined total scores. Besides, he has broken many world records throughout his career.

He is one of those athletes who is praised for pushing the limits and going beyond in the sport.

Read More: WATCH: Rare Footage of Nathan Chen Goofing Around with Team USA At Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 The toe loop, Salchow, loop, flip, and Lutz are five different quadruple leaps that Chen is the first. And the only skater to execute in a competition. At the 2017 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships. 

Nathan Chens’ childhood and his career

Zhidong Chen and Hetty Wang, two Chinese immigrants from Beijing and Laibin, Guangxi, gave birth to Nathan Chen in Salt Lake City, Utah
 In the fall of 2018, Chen enrolled in Jonathan Edwards College at Yale University with a Statistics and Data Science major. After his sophomore year, he took a leave of absence to get ready for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. He will return to school in the fall of 2022. His graduation is scheduled for 2024.Watch This Story: Olympic Star Nathan Chen Produces an Electric Performance on Eltion John During Stars on Ice Tour 

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On November 22, 2022, HarperCollins will publish his autobiography, “One Jump at a Time: My Story,” In February 2023, HarperCollins Children’s Books will publish Chen’s debut picture book.

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