Patrick Chan

Patrick Chan, born on December 31, 1990, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, is a Canadian figure skater known for his elegance, artistry, and quadruple jumps. The son of immigrants from Hong Kong, Chan began skating at age five, initially with the expectation of playing ice hockey. However, he developed a passion for figure skating, showing significant promise early in his career. Under the guidance of coach Osborne Colson, Chan secured national titles at the prenovice (2003), novice (2004), and junior (2005) levels. Following Colson’s passing in 2006, he continued training with various coaches, earning a silver medal at the junior world championships in 2007.

Chan achieved his first senior national title in 2008, followed by a gold at the Four Continents event and a silver at the world championships in 2009. His competitive programs incorporated difficult quadruple jumps, contributing to a dominant 2011 season where he won his first world title, Skate Canada, and the Grand Prix Final. He successfully defended his world titles in 2012 and 2013. At the 2014 Sochi Olympics, he earned two silver medals, one in singles and one in the team event. After a break from competitive skating, Chan returned for the 2015–16 season, securing an eighth national title. He concluded his competitive career at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, where he helped Canada win gold in the team event, bringing his Olympic medal count to one gold and two silver.

Since retiring from competitive skating in April 2018, Chan has pursued new professional endeavors, including a transition into wealth management. He joined Nicola Wealth as a Wealth Planning Associate Intern, demonstrating his adaptability and commitment to learning new skills. Beyond his financial career, Chan remains connected to the skating community, choreographing programs for emerging athletes, serving as an event ambassador for major competitions, and engaging in philanthropic work with organizations like Special Olympics Canada.