Meet Nathan Chen, the Figure Skater Who Brought Athleticism to Artistry | NYT - Winter Olympics
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Nathan Chen is 18 and the United States' best shot at an Olympic gold medal in figure skating. He has completed five quad jumps in a single routine. This is what they look like.\n\nWatch the full piece: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/02/08/sports/olympics/nathan-chen-figure-skating.html\n\nMore from The New York Times Video: \nSubscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7n\nWatch all of our videos here: http://nytimes.com/video\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nytvideo\nTwitter: https://twitter.com/nytvideo\n\n----------\n\nWhether it's reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest style trends and scientific developments, New York Times video journalists provide a revealing and unforgettable view of the world. It's all the news that's fit to watch.
