Doing that, I was able to be a lot more calm.' I don't know how many more world championships I'll get to be at. 'I just tried to really remind myself to enjoy being here. 'The fact I'm able to be here at this world championships after this unprecedented year, it's amazing. His balance of artistry and technique have improved since 2017, when Chen won his first of five successive U.S. His 'Quad King' reputation well founded, Chen landed five four-rotation jumps with a ferocity. Russia completed its medals run when Victoria Sinitsina and Nikita Katsalapov took the ice dance gold. 'But it's one I will definitely remember forever and cherish, being able to skate like that and skate this piece here at worlds.' 'I wouldn't say this is my best free program ever,' Chen said. Indeed, Hanyu struggled enough Saturday to fall to third place behind 17-year-old countryman Yuma Kagiyama, who took silver in his first senior worlds. STOCKHOLM - Nathan Chen put himself in the company of history's best figure skaters, becoming the first American since Scott Hamilton to win a third consecutive men's title at the World Figure Skating Championships.Ĭhen was dynamic in easily surpassing two-time Olympic champ Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan in the free skate and stamping himself as the man to beat at next year's Beijing Olympics. You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browserĪmerican Nathan Chen wins 3rd straight men's title at World Figure Skating ChampionshipsįigureSkating, Figure Skating, Olympic Sports

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