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" It's something I have to remind myself about, that at every competition, I put a lot of pressure on myself, almost like it's the end of the world, and I have to keep reminding myself it's not. "

Nathan Chen

Myself

Competition

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" I am a first-generation American of Chinese decent. My parents were both born and raised in China and moved to the U.S. in their 20s. "

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Nathan Chen

Outside

Because

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Nathan Chen

Day

" Team U.S.A. is awesome. "

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Awesome

Team

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" I celebrate my hardworking parents and all the opportunities they gave me. "

Nathan Chen

Opportunities

Parents

" The Olympics really started motivating me from the very start. That was my dream from the very beginning. "

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" As a family, we are all intrinsically motivated. "

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Family

Motivated

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Biology

Lot

" I have my own life to live. "

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" Just being here at the Olympics is pretty incredible in itself. Seeing the unity of the athletes and to see how everyone has worked so hard to get here - and we are all so excited to be here - it's awesome to be able to experience it. "

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Think

Team