WATCH: Elton John Gives Nathan Chen a Heartwarming Shout-Out During Concert for Honoring His Song at Olympics

Published 04/21/2022, 8:15 AM EDT

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For a fan, two greats appreciating each other’s work is the best feeling ever. We all know that the Olympic champion Nathan Chen has always had an admiration for the British legend Elton John. However, this time the English composer returned the favor, and the moment was indeed priceless.

Nathan Chen will probably be wondering about the moment he chose to perform on the ‘Rocketman’ in the Olympics final. Perhaps it was the best decision he ever made in his professional career. Now his choices are paying off quite amazingly for the 22-year-old figure skater.

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Elton John made Nathan Chen’s day

While Nathan Chen was still celebrating the joy of watching the legend Elton John sing live, the English composer made his joy even more profound. Undoubtedly, it was a moment he would never forget. Sir Elton John called his name in the middle of a concert. Isn’t that an apt definition of what real happiness looks like?

However, the legend didn’t just mention Nathan Chen; he was appreciating his remarkable talent. Talking about what ‘Rocketman’ means to him and people, he said, “It took on a new meaning when I watched the Winter Olympics this year. Professionalism, athleticism, and just incredible. I was just so honored that he chose my song.”

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Nathan Chen is living his dreams one at a time

If you had one word to define Nathan Chen’s life, it would be ‘perfect.’ From Olympic gold to Stars on Ice to Elton John’s concert and now a compliment by the legend himself. Nathan would surely want to pinch himself and check if it’s a dream or if everything is happening for real. The years and years of tireless dedication and hard work have finally paid off.

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Nathan is just 22 right now, and he has already hit his prime. Only time will tell what significant accomplishments await him in the coming future.

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Saurav Panwar is a US Sports writer at EssentiallySports. A postgraduate in Media and Communication Studies, he shares a profound love for creative direction and filmmaking. Saurav is also an avid reader and a literature devotee whose fandom spreads from classics to sci-fi, non-fiction, plays, comics, and much more.
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