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4 Things to Know: Nathan Chen, Skating

Decorated ice skater Nathan Chen is the first skater to include five quads during a free skate

Four Things to Know

1. First started skating when he was 3-years-old.

2. Is from Salt Lake City but trains in California.

3. Required surgery for his hip in 2016 after skating in an exhibition.

4. Was originally interested in hockey but fell in love with ice skating.

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