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" It's been a dream of mine to be selected on the U.S. Olympic team as long as I can remember. "
Nathan Chen
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" There are always times when you don't want to go to the rink, or you don't want to do all the things you're supposed to do. Sometimes you're exhausted, or it's been a long week, but I always remind myself that this is my Olympic dream and the passion, because I love the sport very much. "
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