Nathan Chen Concretes His Inheritance As The World's Best Olympic Skater

 

Nathan Chen concretes his inheritance as the world's best olympic skater

American Olympic skater Nathan Chen won a gold award in skating in Beijing today. 

Wearing a splendid heavenly body themed plait, he performed faultlessly on a decoration, including Elton John's "Rocket Man." As soon as Chen completed his program, he gave the crowd an unprecedented grin and afterward turned into the seventh American male professional skater to win individual Olympic gold. NPR's Tom Goldman was in Beijing.

Tom Goldman, Byline: All gold awards appeared to be identical, however there are various affections for every one. There's, goodness, my God, I - recently flabbergasted - the gold of the world, and the entire gold of the mission. Nathan Chen appeared to win the second round today. Before the Games, he was one of the Olympians on the front of the magazine and on each rundown of gold decoration top picks. Yet, after his triumph, the 22-year-old Chen actually had the shock reaction that was the world's most noteworthy champ.

Nathan Chen: I mean, truly, I never suspected I'd have the option to take it that far in my profession, and that truly means everything. I still, obviously, need to invest in some opportunity to deal with everything.

Goldman: Whenever he gets done with handling, he understands that he has beaten the special tension that a most loved feels for a Gold Medal-commendable execution. He says he didn't let himself down.

Chen: I mean, before each episode, I'm certainly anxious and contemplating how I can treat how I should treat, I want to do. Furthermore it was most certainly the same here.

Goldman: But when his show began, Chen switched off the psychological signals he used to run on ice. He hit each of the four of his progressive jumps - a piece temperamental - and introduced his typical blend of physicality and elegance and tomfoolery, with the incredible assistance of Elton John Medley who pushed his presentation. , Including "Rocket Man" and finishing with "Benny and the Jets".

Chen: That music is only an impact to skate, you know, and, you know, I realize I have no jumps left and simply appreciate it.

Goldman: When the music was finished, Chen inclined his back and took a gander at the roof with a major grin. Following the declaration of his triumphant score, his long-term mentor, Rafael Orotenin, lifted Chen's arm like a triumphant fighter. The main three in the last standings denoted the finish of Tuesday's short program. Eighteen-year-old Yuma Kagiyama of Japan won the silver decoration. His comrade Shuma Ono won the bronze decoration. Finisher was likewise eminent in fourth spot. Japan's Yuzoro Haniyo has won the last two Olympic gold decorations. Subsequent to completing eighth in the short program here, Haniu's possibilities winning his third successive title were essentially gone, yet he actually went into Thursday's free skate with an opportunity to date. Haniu is one of just two male skaters to endeavor and neglect to land the hardest leap in skating - fourfold pivot. Skating examiner Jackie Wong discussed Hanyu's journey to bounce into these games.

JACKIE WONG: Adding a third Olympic gold is astounding, in any case, thusly, it would mean more to be a double cross Olympic top dog who has taken a jump that no other person can take. That will be the thing.

Goldman: Today, Hannibal attempted once more, approached yet fell. He actually skates an incredible program to go to number four and get Chen's appreciation, calling Hanyu the best skater of all time. High acclaim coming from the new boss.