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Chen wins third straight national title with ease

DETROIT • Nathan Chen lived up to his own impressive standard at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships on Sunday, wrapping up his third consecutive national title with a sensational free skate.

Chen, the reigning world champion, finished with a score of 342.22, defeating runner-up Vincent Zhou by over 58 points. Jason Brown was third.

Chen landed four quad jumps in his routine, one of which was in combination. When he wasn’t impressing with his jumping ability, he kept the crowd captivated with his easy, elegant skating.