Why did Nathan Chen not do the free skate?

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.

Why didn't Nathan Chen skate the free skate?

| Updated: 10:24 a.m. Nathan Chen won't be adding any sprinkles of stardust to his Olympic medals at next week's Figure Skating World Championships. 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.

Why did Nathan Chen drop out of Olympics?

Chen, who had previously confirmed to Olympics.com that he would seek to defend his world title, has picked up an injury, according to U.S. Figure Skating, which made the announcement in a press release on Wednesday (16 March). "I am disappointed to have to withdraw from Worlds," Chen said.

Did Nathan Chen skate well?

The performance placed Chen well at the lead with a score of 218.63, combined with his short program score for a winning total of 332.60. Two Japanese skaters take the podium behind him.

Why didn't the ice skaters get their medals?

The team medal ceremony was delayed after it came to light that figure skater Kamila Valieva tested positive for a banned drug before the Olympics. By the time the information was made public, the 15-year-old had helped the team from the Russian Olympic Committee win gold.

Why is trimetazidine banned?

The drug is currently listed as a “metabolic modulator” and WADA prohibits athletes from using the drug in or out of competition. A shift in how the body uses energy could give athletes an edge in competitions by lessening their altitude fatigue and increasing their cardiovascular fitness (Biomed. Pharmacother.

Who won pair skating 2022?

Four years after they were less than half a point from Olympic glory, two-time world champions Sui Wenjing and Han Cong of China captured the pair skating gold medal at the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022, triumphing with a 239.88 and celebrating in front of a raucous home crowd inside the Capital Indoor Stadium.

Who has landed a quadruple axel?

As of 2022, no male skater has successfully landed a quadruple Axel in competition, however it has been attempted. The first attempt was by Russian skater Artur Dmitriev Jr. at the 2018 Rostelecom Cup, however he landed forward and fell, receiving both a downgrade and fall deduction.

Did Nathan Chen get gold?

Nathan Chen won gold with his men's single skate program at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. BEIJING — Nathan Chen completed his redemption story at Beijing. The 22-year-old won gold Thursday in the men's figure skating program against a competitive field of skaters.

What was Nathan Chen's score?

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.

Is Nathan Chen at 2022?

Nathan Chen has withdrawn from ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2022, U.S. Figure Skating announced Wednesday. “I am disappointed to have to withdraw from Worlds,” Chen said. “I have been training for this competition since returning from Beijing.

Why is Nathan Chen not at the world championships?

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.

Has Nathan Chen had any injuries?

“I am disappointed to have to withdraw from worlds,” Chen said in a statement. “I have been training for this competition since returning from Beijing. I have a nagging injury that I've been dealing with and I don't want to risk further injury by practicing and competing next week.”

Is Jason Brown going to worlds?

Not only is Chen absent, but Jason Brown, sixth at last month's Games, will not compete. The 2015 U.S. champion was first alternate for the world team, but after Chen's late withdrawal, he was not available. Instead Camden Pulkinen, fifth at the 2022 U.S. championships, will make the trip.

Why is Nathan Chen called the Quad King?

Nathan Chen is the "Quad King" in more than one respect. He earned the nickname upon becoming the first skater to land five quadruple jumps in one program. Then, he became the first to land six. But quad also stands for quadrennium, the four years between Olympic Winter Games.

How do figure skaters not get dizzy?

As they pirouette, they keep their body moving at a fairly constant speed but try to fix their gaze on one “spot,” varying the speed at which they rotate their head. They hold it in place and then quickly whip it around at the end of each turn, minimizing the time their head is rotating and limiting any nystagmus.

What is the hardest move in ice skating?

The Axel, also known as the Axel Paulsen jump after its creator, is the most difficult one. It is a type of "edge jump," meaning skaters have to skate on one side of the blade when lifting off the ice.

What does ROC stand for?

Russian athletes are competing under the name of the “Russian Olympic Committee,” or ROC for short.

Did Yuzuru Hanyu retire?

The Japan Skating Federation says the two-time Olympic champion has not recovered from an ankle sprain the skater sustained during Beijing 2022.

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