Nathan Chen was the one singles skater who had nothing to prove at the U.S. Championships, but his repeat national title was resounding.
The 18-year-old landed five quadruple jumps and extended his undefeated season with a X.XX-point victory in San Jose on Saturday night.
He will lead the three-man Olympic team named Sunday at 11:15 a.m. ET.
It was thought the other two would Adam Rippon and Jason Brown, but both struggled in Saturday’s free skate and finished fourth and sixth.
Ross Miner, a complete surprise, and 2017 U.