Canadian Olympic figure skater, Nam Nguyen, has high hopes for his fellow athlete, Keegan Messing, as he prepares to compete in the men’s singles event at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
Messing, who is known for his powerful jumps and dynamic performances, has been training hard in preparation for the upcoming games. However, he will not be the only Canadian figure skater to watch out for. Nguyen, who won the bronze medal at the 2019 Canadian Figure Skating Championships, believes that his teammate, Roman Sadovsky, and himself also have a strong chance at bringing home a medal.
But it’s not just the men’s singles event that has Canadians excited. In the pairs event, Kirsten Moore-Towers and Michael Marinaro are also expected to make a strong showing. The duo, who have been skating together since 2014, have consistently placed in the top five at international competitions and are determined to make their mark at the Olympics.
Another Canadian figure skater to watch out for is Piper Gilles, who will be competing in the ice dance event with her partner, Paul Poirier. The duo, who have been skating together since 2011, have a strong chemistry on the ice and have been steadily climbing the ranks in international competitions.
But it’s not just about individual performances. Canadian figure skating legend, Kurt Browning, believes that the team event will be a strong point for Canada. With a talented roster of skaters, including Messing, Sadovsky, Moore-Towers, Marinaro, Gilles, and Poirier, Canada has a strong chance at winning gold in the team event.
And let’s not forget about the ice dance team of Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, who have already made history by becoming the first North American ice dance team to win Olympic gold. While they have retired from competitive skating, they will be returning to the ice for the Olympic team event, adding even more star power to the Canadian team.
But it’s not just about the Canadian figure skaters. Nguyen also has high hopes for his training partner, American figure skater, Nathan Chen. The two have been training together under coach Rafael Arutyunyan and Nguyen believes that Chen has what it takes to win gold in the men’s singles event.
As the 2022 Winter Olympics draw closer, all eyes will be on the figure skating events, and Canadians are hopeful that their skaters will bring home multiple medals. With a talented and determined team, led by Messing, Canada has a strong chance at dominating the figure skating events and making their country proud.
