Who knew that all the composure, skill, and grace of a much older man could be trapped inside the body of a 4-year-old boy? I've watched this video about four times and it still blows me away. Thanks, Stephanee Grosscup, for sharing this with everyone on RU-vid!
Nathan is obviously very very special in terms of talent and perseverance (and probably lots more). But a more general statement is “never underestimate what a kid can do”. Many children are held back because of the limit of the expectations their parents (and others) have for them ‘it’s good enough / he _ she won’t be able to do this’. Not specifically in skating but in many aspects of learning and life. Eliud Kipchoge said: ‘No human is limited’. Of course they won’t all be Olympic Champions, but a lot of talent is wasted.
So cute and adorable. At the end of the video, he went back to bow to the crowd after he forgot when he finished his routine. It shows why he is the champion today. Well manner with integrity.
How adorable Nathan Chen! This cutie patootie I would have taken him home. Very talented and very cute as a child. He deserved to win gold in the China Olympics.
Oh my goodness, this is absolutely adorable. Nathan's routine is so cute and he is so good. I can't do any of the things he just did. I'm lucky if I stay upright without holding the wall! This video is precious.
Just unbelievable how such a small child can skate in such a natural fashion. Like it is all totally normal that under his tiny feet there are these thin irons.
OMG!!!! What a sweetness I just saw on ice! The most of the most ADORABLE child! Nathan, you are a blessing to the whole world! A role model for all the kids, you are! Blessed is your mom, that she gave to the world such an amazing kid!
can't believe competition starts so early at age 3. I first started at age 12 & still can't skate. fell on back of head, bum several times. the freezing cold outside didn't help either. thks for upload, truly cute to watch.
So many promising athletes lose their love of the sport because they didn’t have the right people guiding them in their early career. This little guy got lucky. His first teacher/coach and parents shared his enthusiasm and nurtured him. John Curry said the most important coach he ever had was his first one. That’s the same thing for Nathan. If you were taught by somebody who loves what they are doing that’s going to make you enjoy not just skating but the act of learning. So I say to Stephanie good job coach!
