Figure skating is one of the most beautiful sporting competitions in the world. The sensational figure skaters dance to the tune of their favorite songs and display their array of talents on the ice rink. With all the normal routines, quadruple jumps are an incredible move that excites the fans. Additionally, Nathan Chen won the gold medal showing his signature quadruple jumps; a tough skill to master. If that’s a tough move, imagine what a backflip on ice will look like?

Doing a backflip on ice is difficult. Moreover, it requires a certain amount of skill level to do the move. Thus, Chen’s backflip impressed his trainer Ashley Clark.

Nathan Chen- The backflip king

After the stunning performance at the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022, he pulled off a brilliant back-flip during the exhibition gala competition. This move is illegal in competitions as it results in a two-point deduction under the International Skating Union. However, he did that backflip during the exhibition gala, just displaying his talents. His choreographer, Clark, met Chen back in 2012. Chen had earlier spoken about doing backflips on ice. After doing that move, Clark was impressed with his performance and congratulated him.

“I was stunned but not surprised [by] how quickly Nathan worked up the courage to perform his backflip on ice. I’m proud to say I passed the backflip baton to many amazing athletes, including the one and only Nathan Chen,” said Clark.

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In the meantime, she also talked about training her students to do the trick. It was a memorable moment for her to see one of her students perform the scintillating move.

“I make all of my students go to a gym and learn a proper backflip from a gymnastics coach first. I cannot stress enough how important that part is. Once that is perfected and I feel comfortable, I start to give them specific exercises on the ground for core work specifically geared toward backflips,” said Clark.

Stars on Ice

Up next for the superstar, is the Stars on Ice Tour. It is a 36-day tour that showcases the country’s best figure skaters, who perform to the best of their abilities. Many talented skaters along with Nathan Chen will display their routines on the ice rink.

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Hence, a backflip would be something that fans would expect. It is one of the most exciting and dangerous moves in figure skating. Doing a backflip alone is impressive; but, on ice, it takes the skill level to another level