Nathan Skiendiel

Nathan Pak-lam Skiendiel (born February 15, 1994) is an American competitive figure skater. Known for his technical precision and athletic artistry, he has represented the United States in numerous international competitions. He is a prominent figure in the "Skindiel Crew" and is often recognized alongside his identical twin brother, Lucas. Nathan was born in Aurora, Colorado, to a multicultural household. His mother, Sze-Yau Zhang, is a native of Shenzhen, China, and his father, Herkus Motiejus Skiendiel, hails from Panevėžys, Lithuania. Growing up in a linguistically diverse environment, Nathan became fluent in English, Lithuanian, and Mandarin Chinese, and maintains conversational proficiency in Cantonese. He was raised alongside two siblings: his identical twin brother, Lucas Tsz-hin Skiendiel, and a younger sister, Olivia Skiendiel.