Olympian Nathan Chen on winning the gold medal in men's figure skating singles

Olympian Nathan Chen joins “CBS Mornings'' to discuss his historic win in the men's figure skating singles competition.
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[@xiaowanzi4183]

Nathan Chen is humble, cool and calm genius.

[@noelchua2954]

His answers always reveal his profound intellect

[@blanchefan]

You're so right; as opposed to his interviewers, who can be clueless and tackless. We won't mention any names here; Tony was quite charming. But--Nathan is the one! :)

[@thulekovish8188]

I'll miss watching Nathan Chen compete when he goes back to Yale, but I'm happy that he has another goal in life to pursue. He's an extraordinary athlete and a sweet, brilliant young man.

[@thebigl156]

I really think he's going to go out on top and retire from competitive skating, for he's redefined the sport for an entire generation of young skaters coming up and many of those will be competing at Milano Cortino in 2026.

[@barbie6336]

Protect him at all costs. He is a gem.

[@nicolassanabria4386]

Amen 🙏

[@kellyanderson7624]

He is EVERYWHERE. EVERYONE wants to talk to him. And for good reason. HE'S AWESOME!

[@gracepei2115]

I agree!

[@jinmeow1685]

Nathan Chen is a legend. 👏👍❤️

[@chubbanino]

Outstanding young man in every way. Great role model for young people.

[@francisnguyen6349]

Congratulations to 2022 Olympic Champion, Nathan Chen!

[@starsmoon0216]

Nathan is not only an incredible athlete and skater, he's a wonderful human being!! So happy for him. Congrats Nathan and good luck on everything you do in life!!!

[@tracey9754]

This is the resulted when you loved your child unconditionally. 🏆 2022 🏆 🇺🇸 USA 🇺🇸 God Bless U.

[@lancetruong4957]

Unlike Elieen Gu, he is proud to be an American.

[@tolingling]

Support him forever

[@gildatan4958]

Nathan Chen just makes us all proud!! Hope to see you in 2026 Olympics!!

[@jackiedtraveler645]

Such an inspiration , really a complete package . Talented and most of all so humble . How I wish I would be given a chance to watch his future shows . 🙏

[@7girl]

Nathaaaan. I'm such a fan. He is such a gem.

[@MM-ur2hz]

Enjoy the moment, Nathan!

[@sporeKAfan]

Best interview I have seen of him so far. Very well-spoken and confident just like a champion that he is. GOAT and a legend!

[@wenhui900]

Glad he has another goal to pursue in the life. He is so intelligent and humble.

[@connieatkinson7125]

He is totally amazing! Great winner makes America proud for a change!

[@kat-im7le]

Nathan is a class act. Much respect for him. #QuadKing #OlympicChampion 🇺🇸❤️

[@Angels973R]

Chen is known for being the king of quadruple "jumps", not "spins." 😄

[@fitgraphisva]

Yeah, that comment exposed the interviewer's lack of preparation for this segment.

[@marabookstagram]

His win seems like so long ago! His skates were so phenomenal!

[@suhugo9546]

Great interview. We love your Nathan! ❤️

[@yueyin1353]

amazing young man! thank you Nathan for the inspiration!

[@kimNataly]

Oh I really admire and love this young man! Nathaaaaaan! You are the beeeeeeeeest! 😍😍😉👏🏻🤴🏻🥇❄⛸🚀

[@JJ30389]

Awww, Nathan is everywhere! As it should be! 💕💕💕

[@user-xr9iw3ww1z]

Nathan 不僅是比賽表現很精彩, 連表演賽都是最精彩的一位, 四周跳之王果然是最棒的！

[@sunitahstmg]

Really Really love this man. God bless you abundantly you and your family

[@CarmenHernandez-cc6kz]

Congratulations🥇 Nathan Chen and welcome back home to U S A 🇺🇸 😀

[@ft-je3rs]

Congratulations Nathan well done!!!

[@tavias48]

Nathan the #GOATofMaleFigureSkating

[@tiffyjade690]

Congratulations Nathan Chen. So proud! Chinese Americans and all other Americans. I hope kids will see you as a great role model to be good and successful and not be lost and get into bad influences.

[@gracespooh]

I hate how they keep emphasizing the fact that he’s Asian. He’s an AMERICAN. Born and raised in AMERICA. This type of labeling needs to stop

[@jcriver4058]

Can’t agree more.

[@johnny_woods]

Lol, this is the life of Asian Americans in US. People only see them as Asian, not American.

[@nicolassanabria4386]

Amen

[@user-vy4fe8nj9d]

As a native chinese, I think I like this humble person.

[@diannhall7564]

Very nice and interesting. A true bright spot. Thanks to all of you ☺️

[@gracepei2115]

Thanks for this interview! As an Asian American, I support Nathan Chen! A Quad King! He deserves this title!

[@24carrotgold8]

"Statistics and Data Science". My kinda guy! 🤗👍🥳

[@terencechuo2183]

Great Champion

[@svu2482]

Congratulations Nathan Chan you are amazing 🌹❤️👏

[@lilingo8752]

Nathan♥️♥️♥️

[@ninahorne3912]

Congratulations Nathan ❤️❤️❤️

[@hana_moon]

Just say yes and make her happy

[@donniemoder1466]

Congrats, Nathan Chen. Champion skater.

[@Greenpoloboy3]

I remember winning the egg and spoon race in infants school, so I feel like I can relate to him.

[@genmcclain]

I mean, honestly same

[@fullofstars977]

Tug of War team event, so yeah.

[@arkscrew]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Greenpoloboy3]

@@genmcclain 🥇

[@gostanford3127]

This is the best interview in Nathan Chen's media tour because the hosts asked the most interesting questions and we learned so much more about his psychological journey through the competition!

[@fitgraphisva]

As I have said in other posts, Nate laid down the two most technically difficult, yet artistically balanced programs in men's figure skating history. He skated to win and his legacy is intact. He has not a thing to prove. I would be thrilled if he moved on.

[@divinearia1601]

He doesn't have anything to prove. I think people just love his skating too much to want him to move on. Ultimately, it is his decision and he should do what's best for himself and his future career. The fans will be fine with whatever he chooses.

[@chrisrdgymnasticsmusicsports]

Congrats Nathan Chen!

[@fkporsche1]

A very humble young athlete. Keep up the great work. 🦅🇺🇸

[@lexadex]

A "quadruple spin" wouldn't score very well. For spinning they have to do a lot more rotations than just 4!

[@tavias48]

#CongratulationsNathanChen✌🏽🙌🏽👏🏾💥💫💋

[@user-sd1hx2uk8l]

The end of the Yuzuru Hanyu era in the men's figure skating world led to the rise of the "May Fourth Youth" Nathan Chen era. They are all moms and boys.

[@cherzee8964]

Asian Americans are AWESOME. When is CBS going to hire some AAPI anchors???

[@darkboard5556]

Asians do not embarass themselves by begging for validity. Asians will eventually climb to the top but they will do it with their heads kept low and hardwork like no one has seen before.

[@mykrt8541]

What does Nathan think of Asians being over-represented' in figure skating, as reported by NY Times?

[@mayumiarai5923]

I feel better when I see him after hearing the news of Russia.

[@thebigl156]

"How do we make the sport more diverse?" I SO wish Nathan would have responded to Burleson's ignorance and said, by instilling in children that all sports are of equal value and not just the sports that award multi-million dollar paychecks to their selected top few.

[@cityonamountain3169]

PLease come back in 2026!

[@emmamago7636]

He is not only a very talented skater but the way he answers questions shows that he is also a very smart and talented person.

[@marcwilliams2870]

Shout out to Data science.

[@pilarsoto3784]

Auténtico,sin poses, humilde, agradecido, súper trabajador, amante de su madre y familia,ser humano Excepcional,...Súper , magnífico figure skater,lo Máximo , inalcanzable, llena de Pasión, alegría , calor, brillo y emoción el hielo, pinta de Arcoiris el figure skating , God bless You dear Nathan Chen from Chile.....

[@wonton120]

Now, Nathan Chen got 2 gold metals in a row. It's so great.

[@xuezhang9944]

Please compete in Milan!

[@kutekitty7]

😍

[@KateBond642]

0:25 Jumps, not spins CBS. C'mon. I mean his spins are beautiful too, but still😅

[@wonton120]

Hope you will come back soon.

[@yongchangyu8406]

You know, sport just a part in his life, maybe.Like you guy all of said that's gold. So gold, goals! We live in a big big world 😊! Cheers 😙

[@sayhi2rose]

Congratulations Nathan. I hope you’ll perform to the music of Hauser (cellist) in the future. You have 2 years to practice. Calling choreographers out there.

[@TienDuong-vt9ks]

He is perfect

[@Gemini530]

We need more Nathan Chens in the US as role models for our youth. Not Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, and Miley Cyrus.

[@huarenzhongguo]

He talks so fast. That means his brain works faster than other people.

[@sin1439]

🥇🥇🥇

[@bevinboulder5039]

Don't these news people have staff to brief them so that they don't humiliate themselves by calling jumps "spins"?

[@motohyun9359]

NATHAN나단 어쩜 말을 이렇게 잘한다냥 켄니 예일대학생 이 아니네❤️❤️❤️💜💚

[@Jasmine-zy8lx]

he talks twice as fast as the hosts, my mind can not catch up already, it just keeps spinning.......

[@yongchangyu8406]

别人的成功成就，并不是他人的游说。而是个人的幸运天份与辛勤汗水，不懈努力，坚强意志，坚决信念，以及与众不同的人格魅力！ 超人，超乎常人。 我是说客，说说。 哗！帅！

[@familyentertainmenttelevis8327]

❤

[@worldcitizeng6507]

They knew athletes have to listen to their body in order to decide when it is possible to compete at the highest level. They still asked anyway

[@mrslili320]

👏👍🇺🇸❤

[@cryt9108]

Nathan’s hand is shaking he’s nervous 2026 let’s goooooooo

[@chrisnguyen5057]

We’re American love ❤️ you ! You did the right thing! Not like other one original American but being selfish look down your own flag and country no respect ✊

[@censoredyoutube4902]

C'mon, Nathan! Don't yield to public expectation or pressure for you to compete again in 2026. I wish you move on with new chapters and great success in Yale. Statistics and data science is the foundation of AI which is HOT as rocket flames to fly high in the current market/economy. I hope you end your career as a competing figure skater on a high note rather than drag a physically declining body passing your pinnacle and go downhills. Other skaters including famous ones had unwisely done so, not taking defeat well and ended up looking miserable in competitions. I'm sure you'll make wise decisions.

[@jinmeow1685]

Like this loving and valuable advice to Nathan. 👍❤️🙏

[@anneinspace7579]

Well said.

[@bansheessmile5077]

Agree, but that’s sad(

[@anneinspace7579]

@@bansheessmile5077 I would love to be able to keep on seeing him perform for years to come but I will gladly swap the pleasure I would gain from seeing him for the pleasure of knowing he is out there somewhere, happy and living whatever life he chooses. Like you though, feel a bit sad.

[@tl1533]

That's why you should be Censored! Such a negative bloke.

[@Jacobeeez]

Finally media is focused on the actual winner instead of someone who quit and was colored in gymnastics.

[@laurenkho2584]

this was the worst Olympic coverage by NBC, please CBS do something!

[@heatherratliff1813]

I miss the CBS olympic coverage

[@ezekiahseven672]

He listened to enimen??. Great choice

[@deplorablefederalist7908]

How about the record low viewership for the olympics? Anything? Great job, cbs.

[@laurenkho2584]

I can’t see his skating from the coverage so bad with NBC

[@vivianju8150]

@@laurenkho2584 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqGtenece9Scp68 for his short program.

[@alphabetacanton]

Eight decades since another men's single Olympic figure skating? The US men won the last one in 2010 in Vancouver.

[@divinearia1601]

They said he's the first American man to medal at the Olympics in "more than A decade". It's been 12 years, more than a decade. Where's your hearing at?

[@alphabetacanton]

@@divinearia1601 Sorry, heard it wrong. English is not my first language.

[@nicolassanabria4386]

Who is the black reporter ?

[@divinearia1601]

That would be Nate Burleson, former NFL football player who was a wide receiver. He also does football commentating aside from hosting The Morning Show on CBS.

[@nicolassanabria4386]

@@divinearia1601 thank you

[@ZhangtheGreat]

Plot twist: Nathan is actually called the "quad king" because his quads are massive... Okay, that was a dumb joke. I'll leave now 😏

[@fitgraphisva]

I had to think a second, but I got it. Hahahahahahaha!

[@olegrostov9722]

In Beijing, none of the top ten has done long program with 4 quads including the hardest 4F and 4Lz/3Toe which Nathan perfectly done in 2016. Still no one was able to perform Nathan's fovorite combo 4F/3Toe.

[@cerealbeforemilk8976]

:)))

[@anvicha7]

Much respect for this Chinese guy, he is very good

[@ivethpinellAO616]

American* he is american

[@arkscrew]

He is American ffs

[@alphabetacanton]

Nathan is 100% AMERICAN!

[@cryt9108]

Nah he’s not Chinese lol Yoooo all the Asian American = Chinese…….lol

[@divinearia1601]

Ugh. "Chinese guy"??? Being of Chinese descent doesn't make you any less American than your neighbor who might be of German or of English descent. This is so offensive. Someone else was asking why the US was using Asian athletes in the Olympics instead of "home-grown American athletes". Talk about being racist AND ignorant. For example, Nathan was actually born and bred in the US. He's 1,000 percent a home-grown American athlete. Just because he's of asian descent and not caucasian doesn't mean he's not a real American. Same with the others!

[@brynneholt1990]

I think I’ll start calling them “air spins”.

[@Tom_D_Harry]

Why are Asian Athletes dominating the OLYMPICS, seem America home grown Athletes does not meets up to expectations

[@divinearia1601]

America home grown athletes? Wow. Nathan was born and bred in the US. He is indeed a home-grown American. Just because he's of Asian descent, as opposed to other Americans who might be of German or English descent, doesn't make him any less American than them, idiot.

[@donjasjit]

Nobody in America really cares about Nathan Chen. In a few months he will be forgotten till the next Olympics. However to show to Eileen Gu that she made a big mistake by spurning America and competing for China, some media people have decided on this horse and pony show. The sad thing is Nathan Chen is incredible, he deserves praise but what he is getting now is false praise.

[@luceafarul579]

Since he’s currently the greatest skater of all time by all numbers, Americans might forget but the skating community simply won’t.

[@chriskaneko2627]

Finger skating ⛸ hahaha