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Nathan Chenclosed out his 2022 Olympic journey with a bang!
The 22-year-old skater took part in his final performance at the2022 Winter Olympicson Saturday, delivering a thrilling routine during Beijing’s Exhibition Gala.
Chen skated to Fanfare Ciocarla’s “Caravan,” landing an impressive backflip toward the end of his three-minute set, among other exciting and intricate skating feats.
The Exhibition Gala, according toSports Illustrated, “showcases the 18 figure skaters who medaled during the 2022 Olympics.”
The event gives the athletes the chance to show off their skating skills one final time — without competing for a medal — before theClosing Ceremony, which took place on Sunday.
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During the free skate program, Chen claimed his first Olympic gold medal with 218.63 points, becoming the first American to win the event since Evan Lysacek in 2010.
Chen’s total score was 332.60, coming ahead of silver medalist Yuma Kagiyama of Japan (310.05) and bronze medalist Shoma Uno, also of Japan (293.0).
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That win followed Chen’s previous record-breaking performance, where he took the lead in the men’s competition with thehighest short program scoreever.
During the 2022 Winter Olympics, Chen also tookhome a silver medalfor the team figure skating event.
To learn more about Team USA, visitTeamUSA.org. Watch the Winter Paralympics, beginning March 4, on NBC.
source: people.com
