Difficult season ends well for Chan
A silver medal for Patrick Chan at the world figure skating
championships last night felt like gold, he said after atoning for a frustrating season of injury and disappointment.
The 19-year-old skater from Toronto had to endure hardships all season -illness, his first major injury, being unprepared for the Skate Canada Grand Prix event last November, skating badly, and trying to play catch-up all Olympic season.
“From the beginning at Skate Canada, it got better and better,” Chan said. “I’ve been learning so much. I think this is by far the most challenging season. The season I’ll remember because I learned 80 per cent of what I have to learn in my competitive career in this one year. So next year will be a breeze.”
crystal ye Said,
March 26, 2010 @ 4:14 PM
CONGRATS patrick chan good luck next ill know you get GOLD
Aiganym Said,
March 26, 2010 @ 5:18 PM
When you didn’confused your places on the podium with Brian Joubert, it was
funny!!!! And when you took your place on the podium i said – `Yes! Yes!Yes!I knew that!!`
Nancy Said,
March 26, 2010 @ 8:32 PM
I watched it, you were doing great!
Once again, I AM PROUD^.^
Mariam Anwar Said,
March 27, 2010 @ 1:57 AM
Awesome job Patrick.
You simply shined on the podium!~
<3
Jamie Said,
March 27, 2010 @ 2:00 AM
What a great learning experience.
It’s been an excellent season.
Hilary Said,
March 27, 2010 @ 3:24 AM
You did a Chantastic job Patrick, winning silver!!!~
♥
You’re GOLDEN in my heart
Jacquelyn Said,
March 27, 2010 @ 5:01 AM
OMGGG. YOU WERE AMAZING ! <3
My younger brother made a life-size cut up picture of youu ! xD
Sarah Said,
March 27, 2010 @ 7:45 AM
You are the one and only golden boy in my heart, Patrick.
Love your foot work and your smile!
Star Said,
March 27, 2010 @ 12:24 PM
You are gold medalist for me always. I love your long program so much, love your foot work, posture and your arm movement, just amazing.. No one else have them all..
rob thomson Said,
March 27, 2010 @ 5:29 PM
Congratulations Patrick on a FANTASTIC SEASON! It has been one of many challenges, great experiences and rewards. I hope you can enjoy some special time for yourself and with family and friends. I am sure it will be nice to get a break from training and be able to treat yourself to a Big Mac or 2. I look forward to your 2010-2011 figure skating season as do all of your many fans! Enjoy the summer
Anna Said,
March 28, 2010 @ 2:35 AM
You were amazing Pat, silver’s awesome. You’ll always be number one to me
Hope to see you beautiful smile soon!
Much love!
Anna
P.s, You made me crazzzzzzyyyy proud
Melissa Ng Said,
March 28, 2010 @ 6:56 AM
YaaaY!! good job!! we are so proud of you~
Can’t wait to have you home and share the excitement back here!
Sharon Said,
March 28, 2010 @ 1:00 PM
Hey I read from the Star that Patrick will be visiting his relatives in Singapore in about 1-2 months. I’m a Canadian living in Singapore and I’d love to have the opportunity to present him with flowers on his arrival at Singapore’s Changi Airport for his great job at the Vancouver Winter Olympics and Turin Worlds! Please let me know how I’m able to do so (: Thanks!
Lisa Said,
March 28, 2010 @ 7:16 PM
Canada is soooo proud of you! keep on working!
Caddie Sze Said,
March 29, 2010 @ 1:55 PM
I cant wait for you to be back in TDOT!
Justine Said,
March 29, 2010 @ 3:03 PM
Now you can finally REST
take it easy!
-Justine
Caddie Sze Said,
March 29, 2010 @ 11:37 PM
so proud! enjoy your break, you def. deserve it!!!
- Caddie
Mrs. Chan Said,
April 8, 2010 @ 4:32 PM
I love you… keep up the sexy skating.