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U.S. figure skater Nathan Chen sparkles in men's short program at Beijing Olympics

Majestic and composed, Chen exulted at the end — shaking off his terrible short performance four years ago at the Pyeongchang Olympics and setting him up to win gold after Thursday's free skate.
USA's Nathan Chen competes in the men's single skating short program of the figure skating event during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games.

BEIJING — A gold medal for U.S. figure skater Nathan Chen looks well within reach, after setting a world record in the men's short program.

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