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Did Nathan Chen get the gold medal?

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William Rodriguez

Published Jan 23, 2026

Figure skater Nathan Chen made history at the Beijing Olympics, becoming the first Asian American man to earn an Olympic medal in men's figure skating singles. His win was a moment of pride, particularly for the Asian American community.

Why did Nathan Chen not get gold medal?

Chen, the Salt Lake City figure skater who won gold in the men's competition, pulled out of the event because of a nagging injury. U.S. Figure Skating made the announcement Wednesday morning. “I am disappointed to have to withdraw from Worlds,” Chen said in a press statement.

Does Nathan Chen have a Olympic gold medal?

Holder of the highest short program score (113.97), free skate score (218.63) and combined total score (332.60) at the Olympics. First Asian American man to earn an Olympic medal (gold medal at the 2022 Winter Olympics) in single skating.

What medal did Nathan Chen win?

Nathan Chen has his Olympic gold medal. The 22-year-old took the win in the men's singles event, rebounding from his disappointing 2018 Pyeongchang performance for a triumphant comeback. The reigning world champion scored a 218.63 in his free skate and 332.60 overall.

Did Nathan Chen Win gold 2022?

The American won gold in the men's figure skating event, becoming the first American men's skater to win gold since Evan Lysacek in 2010 and the seventh all time. The 22-year-old star finished first and ahead of Japan's Yuma Kagiyama and Shoma Uno, who took home silver and bronze, respectively.

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Who won the gold medal in 2022 men's figure?

Nathan Chen is finally golden. On Thursday in Beijing, Chen came in first place with a combined score — short program and free skate — of 332.60 to win the 2022 Olympic men's figure skating title.

What is Nathan Chen's net worth?

Nathan Chen's net worth is $2.5 million, according to Celeb Net Worths.

Did Michael Chen win a gold medal?

Chen finished in fifth place during the 2018 Winter Olympics, but rode a flurry of momentum to the 2022 Games. The 22-year-old won gold at the world championships in 2018, 2019 and 2021. “I never thought I would actually be able to make this happen,” Chen said of his Olympic gold medal, according to The New York Times.

Has Nathan Chen skated?

Gaining that perspective, Chen said, helped make him who he is today — and for the past three years he has been the world's most dominant skater, including in the short program on Tuesday when he landed a series of rocket-launched jumps and won with a world record 113.97 points.

Did Nathan Chen win gold in the long program?

Ten years later, Chen sat alongside Arutyunyan as his scores were read and that dream realized. With a nearly perfect free skate on the heels of a record-setting short program, the 22-year-old Yale student walked away with the gold medal at the Beijing Games on Thursday.

Is this Nathan Chen's last Olympics?

By Kristen Conti • Published February 20, 2022

Team USA's Nathan Chen, the men's single skating gold medalist, took the ice for one last time in Beijing and he did not fall short of impressing the world. The 22-year-old medalist skated to Fanfare Ciocarla's “Caravan,” and proved himself yet again on the Ice Ribbon.

What does Nathan Chen study?

Chen is majoring in statistics and data science at Yale University. He started at Yale in the fall of 2018 and decided to pause his studies in 2020 to focus on his training for the 2022 Olympic Games.

Why didn't Nathan Chen compete at worlds?

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Olympic figure skating champion Nathan Chen withdrew from the world championships on Wednesday because of what he called a “nagging injury” that he's been dealing with after winning at the Beijing Games.

Are Karen Chen and Nathan Chen related?

With successful figure skating careers and same surname, fans are wondering if the two Olympics icons are related. Despite their figure skating success and identical surname, the two are not related.

How old is Karen Chen?

At 22 years old, Karen is a decorated skater with a 2017 U.S National Champion title, a 2022 U.S. National Silver medal, and three U.S. National Bronze medals (2015, 2018, 2021). Besides being a gifted figure skater, Karen is a talented academic.

Who coaches Nathan Chen?

His coach, Rafael Arutunian, recalled Chen and his mother, Hetty Wang, driving every few months from Salt Lake City to southern California for lessons with him at the start of their working relationship 11 years ago.

Is Nathan Chen's sister in the Olympics?

Chen's sister Janice Chen plan to build her startup into a $100 billion company. While the little brother is an Olympic champion, Janice has also gained some spotlight by co-founding a billion dollar biotech company called Mammoth Biosciences.

What is Adam Rippon worth?

Both Rippon and Iclisoy are completely self-made. They came from nothing to build an Olympic career and $310 million fortune, respectively, and learned to trust themselves along the way.

How much is Michael Phelps?

Michael Phelps Net Worth: $80 Million

With a career spanning 16 years, Phelps' net worth is $55 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. His talent in the water has earned him millions, but rising to elite status comes with a hefty price tag.

What is Nathan Chen studying at Yale?

Chen, who is studying statistics and data science, humbly said he doesn't really stand out among his fellow students and that so many people at Yale are amazing. He does, however, have to balance an Ivy League education and a world-class skating career and he credits an entire team of people with helping him do that.