After setting a new world record, Nathan Chen wins his first Olympics gold medal in the men's single free skating competition
was more cautious but able to hold that spot in the free skate. He had already scored a personal best of 208.94 in the long program at the team event, helping him earn a bronze medal for Japan.Jason Brown’s assignment in Beijing caused some controversy; he finished fourth at U.S. Nationals last month but was named to the Olympic team instead of silver medalist Ilia Malinin on the basis of his body of work.
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