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When does Nathan Chen skate again at Winter Olympics? When is his next event? How can I watch on TV?

Nathan Chen will take to the ice in Beijing as the first, and currently the only figure skater to have landed five types of quadruple jumps in competition: the toe loop, Salchow, loop, flip and Lutz — there's more on those later. The 22-year-old American is considered one of the main athletes to keep tabs on during this year’s Winter Olympic Games, and will be looking to bounce back from disappointment at the 2018 Pyeongchang Games where he succumbed to pressure in the individual men’s event and finished 17th.

Olympics 2022 -- The Team USA athletes to watch in Beijing

The 2022 Beijing Olympics kicked off Friday morning with the opening ceremonies — and despite the questions and concerns surrounding the host country, the athletes participating are some of the most compelling Olympians to ever hit the ice and snow. With both legends and up-and-comers set to take center stage, here's who you'll want to watch over the next two weeks:

Winter Olympics 2022: Nathan Chen dazzles in his return

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Olympics-Figure skating-Left coachless by COVID, some skaters feel a void

By Gabrielle Tétrault-Farber

Figure skating: Left coachless by COVID-19, some skaters feel a void

BEIJING: COVID-19 cases at the Beijing Olympics have sidelined some figure skaters but also rattled healthy competitors who have suddenly found themselves without a coach at the most important competition of their careers.

‘Strong, agile, controlled, coordinated’ - Nathan Chen explains what makes an Olympic figure skater

Nathan Chen has explained some of the core traits needed to become an Olympic figure skater, stressing the “inherently athletic” nature of the sport. A three-time world champion and bronze medallist in the team event at Pyeongchang 2018, the Team USA star is going for gold in the men’s singles this time around and is among the favourites to top the podium. Ad/> Skating in the team event, however, Chen has already left his mark on these Games.

Winter Olympics 2022 - Spectacular ceremony opens Games, first medals to come on Day 1 - Best of Beijing

BEST MOMENTS OF THE DAY Lift off! Ad/> The XXIV Olympic Winter Games are officially… open! Beijing 2022Team GB underdogs 'have to try that little bit more' — Morgan2 HOURS AGO Beijing 2022 launched with a spectacular new-age ceremony, which harnessed an 11,600 square metre LCD screen to bring the Bird’s Nest stadium to life. Fireworks, mesmerising green rods and an unavoidably cute choir, what’s not to like? Flag bearers Eve Muirhead and Dave Ryding, curling and slalom hopefuls respectively, diligently led Team GB into the arena, while China’s arrival delighted the fans allowed into the arena amid Covid restrictions. The Olympic cauldron (aka just a small flame) was intended to convey China’s commitment to tackling climate change – and all in all it was a terrific spectacle.

Winter Olympics 2022 - Yuzuru Hanyu promises historic quadruple axel ahead of bid to retain figure skating title

Figure skating star Yuzuru Hanyu has promised to deliver the first ever clean quadruple axel in competition when he defends his Winter Olympic title in Beijing. The 27-year-old, considered by many to be the greatest skater of all time, is yet to be seen at the Games venue, prompting social media posts asking “HAVE YOU SEEN HIM?” from his adoring fans, nicknamed ‘Fanyus’.

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When does Nathan Chen skate again at Winter Olympics? When is his next event? How can I watch on TV?

Olympics 2022 -- The Team USA athletes to watch in Beijing

Winter Olympics 2022: Nathan Chen dazzles in his return

Olympics-Figure skating-Left coachless by COVID, some skaters feel a void

Figure skating: Left coachless by COVID-19, some skaters feel a void

‘Strong, agile, controlled, coordinated’ - Nathan Chen explains what makes an Olympic figure skater

Winter Olympics 2022 - Spectacular ceremony opens Games, first medals to come on Day 1 - Best of Beijing

Winter Olympics 2022 - Yuzuru Hanyu promises historic quadruple axel ahead of bid to retain figure skating title