USA skater Nathan Chen, 22, scored 113.97 in the individual men’s event. The previous record-holder, two-time defending gold medalist Yuzuru Hanyu, stumbled Tuesday. If there were any doubt, star U.S. figure skater Nathan Chen made the statement on the ice with emphasis: That was then, and this is now. Japan’s Yuma Kagiyama was in second place behind Chen on Tuesday, and fellow Japanese skater Shoma Uno came in third. If there were any doubt, star U.S. figure skater Nathan Chen made the statement on the ice with emphasis: That was then, and this is now. Japan’s Yuma Kagiyama was in second place behind Chen on Tuesday, and fellow Japanese skater Shoma Uno came in third. Chen, of Salt Lake City, Utah, already had an impressive performance Friday. He scored the second-highest short program score in a team event, with 111.71 points, and helped the U.S. team win silver. Now, a strong free skate Thursday could make Chen an Olympic champion. Chen, who has said he was «just here to have fun,» said after Tuesday’s event that he is thankful for every chance.

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