The Cornell Daily Sun (https://cornellsun.com/tag/karen-chen/)
“That year at Cornell gave me so much perspective in my life, both academically and athletically,” Chen said. “I think I grew the most in that one year at Cornell. Just being in that unfamiliar situation helped me grow as a person, and therefore as an athlete and a skater.”
Seven Cornellians – six athletes and a coach – will compete in the Beijing Winter Olympics.
Karen Chen ’23 isn’t letting the pandemic slow her down. After placing 4th at the World Figure Skating Championships, she is training for a spot on the U.S. women’s Olympic team.
Olympian Karen Chen ’23, placed fourth at 2020 U.S. Figure Skating Championship on Friday, Jan. 24.
At the age of 19, Karen Chen ’23 has already won the 2017 U.S. Figure Skating Championships, competed at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics and published a book. Now, she’s joining Cornell’s Class of 2023.