The 17-year-old figure skater just shattered records everywhere last night (January 20) at the 2017 U.S. Figure Skating Championships — including the high score for the short dance at nationals. He scored 106.39, demolishing Jeremy Abbott‘s score of 99.86 back in 2014.
“Throughout my skating career, nerves have always been there,” Nathan revealed about his nerves going into the performance. “It’s something that I’ve just tried to distract myself from and push that aside as much as I can.”
He adds, “At the same time, where I am now and where I’m pushing to go is what I’ve strived towards my whole life, and I don’t feel like that’s something I should be afraid of. It’s something that I’m really excited for, actually. It’ll bring more energy and more excitement to my skating versus pulling me down.”
Ross Miner takes the ice during the Men’s Free Skate at the 2016 Prudential U.S. Figure Skating Championship on Sunday (January 24) at Xcel Energy Center in St Paul, Minn.
The 25-year-old skater competed against Nathan Chen, 16, who made history by landing four quadruple jumps, more than any American skater ever. Congrats to him!
“I came into this week kind of feeling that I had been written off. I really wanted to change that talk about me,” Adam shared. “I wanted to come here and I wanted people to see me as a champion. I feel like a champion today.”
Gracie Gold is all smiles with her medal and trophy after winning the ladies title at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating 2014/2015 NHK Trophy held at the Namihaya Dome on Saturday night (November 29) in Osaka, Japan.
The 19-year-old figure skater took the gold medal with 191.16 points, ahead of Russia’s Alena Leonova (186.40) and Japan’s Satoko Miyahara (179.02).
“Of course I feel very happy to win my first Grand Prix and senior international, but I know I can do better and improve even upon this performance,” Gracie shared with press after the competition. “Of course this competition gives me confidence. I have acquired a lot of bronze medals over my career so far, so it’s nice to have a gold medal in the mix.”
Meryl Davis and Charlie White take center ice during practice for the 2014 Prudential U.S. Figure Skating Championships held at TD Garden on Wednesday afternoon (January 8) in Boston, Mass.
The champion ice dancers, both 26, were joined on the ice by Jeremy Abbott, Ross Miner, Max Aaron and Joshua Farris, who will make his senior debut at the event this week.
The 2014 Prudential U.S. Figure Skating Championships will determine who will be skating for and representing Team USA at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia in February.
Ross Miner shows off his jumping skills in this new shot from the USOC portrait shoot.
The 22-year-old hopeful Olympian skater recently joined his Team USA teammates Jeremy Abbott and Max Aaron for a lifestyle shoot for the upcoming NBC Olympic coverage.
“Coolest set of the day! This bad boy did everything. Fog, snow, a surface to skate on… Bad ass!” Jeremy, 27, tweeted with a behind-the-scenes look at the shoot.
Mark your calenders for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics — they’re happening from February 7th to the 23rd.
Patrick Chan celebrates with Kazakhstan’s Denis Tan and Spain’s Javier Fernandez on the podium during the 2013 ISU World Figure Skating Championships held at Budweiser Gardens on Friday evening (March 15) in London, Ontario, Canada.
The 22-year-old Team Canada skater finished first, 1.30 points ahead of Denis. This makes Patrick‘s third consecutive world championship.
“I’m sorry I didn’t get to do a good program. I wanted to do it so badly,” Patrick shared with the crowd after falling during his free skate. “I definitely was disappointed in myself. The moment wasn’t as good as it could be, nonetheless it was special.”
As for Team USA — Ross Miner and Max Aaron are heading to the Olympics! Be sure to be on the lookout for them both on JJJ!
