American figure skaters who won Olympic gold medals welcomed Chen to their decorated group in a heartwarming video. "Do you have to be so cool about it?!" ice dancer Charlie White, a 2014 Olympic champion with partner Meryl Davis, exclaimed, adding: "Congratulations, buddy. That was bananas! You deserve it, you earned it the hard way, and we respect you so much, we appreciate you so much. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being who you are."
Evan Lysacek, 2010 Olympic champion, said that Chen is joining "the most exclusive club" with his gold medal. "So be proud, enjoy every minute of the celebration. We're all so proud of you here at home and can't wait to see you and celebrate with you." Tara Lipinski, the 1998 Olympic champion who also works as a commentator for NBC, told Chen that he is inspiring the next generation of skaters. "You know the impact that you have had on our sport and what you've done on the ice, but what makes it even greater is who you are off the ice."
Another highlight from the video? Kristi Yamaguchi, who won a 1992 Olympic gold medal in women's figure skating, welcomed Chen to the "US Olympic gold family" and called him her idol. Chen commented on the video, "This means the world to me," mentioning everyone who sent their congratulatory messages. "I have so admired each of your legacies and am so grateful to you for paving the way."
