Although it's hard some days to wake up an hour earlier to do the gym workout as opposed to other skaters who just show up to the rink, I know that if I don't do it, my day will be much worse. I might as well not even skate, actually. Patrick Chan badlydayearly share on social
When I was born, my parents were huge into skiing. I grew up on Mont Blanc, skiing on that hill. I was really a ski baby. Loved it; I still love it. Patrick Chan babybearblanc Change image and share on social
Paris is beautiful, but nothing beats home. Patrick Chan beatbeautifulhome Change image and share on social
I tried all kinds of sports when I was a kid, like soccer and tennis and golf, and, in fact, started skating to be able to play hockey. Patrick Chan factgolfhockey Change image and share on social
Injuries are a huge thing for skating. I think skating is a very unnatural sport for the body, very tough on the joints. Patrick Chan bodyhugeinjury Change image and share on social
Even though I'm very Westernized as an individual and very Canadian, I guess I've lost some of my Chinese culture. Patrick Chan canadianchineseculture Change image and share on social
I love figure skating and what I am able to express creatively. I want to leave a legacy in the sport. Patrick Chan creativelyexpressfigure Change image and share on social
I hope I can compete in one or two Olympics in my career. Of course I would like to win a medal, but just being there would be awesome. Patrick Chan awesomecareercompete Change image and share on social