Nathan Chen Wins 5th Straight US Figure Skating Title

First-place finisher Nathan Chen poses with his medal in the men's championship at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, in Las Vegas, on Jan. 17, 2021. John Locher/AP Photo

LAS VEGAS—Dick Button has always been the measuring stick for American men figure skaters. And no wonder, with seven straight U.S. titles and two Olympic gold medals.

Nathan Chen has leapt into Button territory.