"Since I was a really shy kid growing up, trying new things was extremely challenging," Chen told NBC Olympics. She added that had it not been for her parents' loving push, she doesn't know if she would have had the confidence to skate at such young age. As her career has grown, so has her appreciation for her parents, whom she credits for teaching her how to be both competitive yet patient.
"As I got more and more into this sport, my mom's competitive nature and my dad's patience rubbed off on me, which helped me grow my desire to succeed in this sport while still understanding that goals take time and trust to come true."
