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ODDS and EVENS | The Depth of Japan's Figure Skating Talent is Remarkable
Ami Nakai, 17, became Japan's latest winner on the Grand Prix figure skating circuit. At the GP de France, she beat three-time world champion Kaori Sakamoto.
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Figure Skating
/ 6 months agoKaori Sakamoto Reveals Plan to Retire After 2026 Olympics
Three-time world champion Kaori Sakamoto believes her window for success is coming to a close. "I feel like I have less...
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/ 6 months agoICE TIME | Exclusive: Retired Star Satoko Miyahara Still Seeking Future Path
Satoko Miyahara took time from her busy tour schedule to discuss her illustrious career, current work, and thoughts about the future...
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Figure Skating
/ 7 months agoSatoko Miyahara to Skate in 'Rock Stars on Ice' Tour in US
Even though she has been retired since April 2022, Satoko Miyahara remains in demand on the show circuit, and not just...
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Features
/ 8 months ago[ICE TIME] Japanese Figure Skating: Questions Arise Ahead of Olympic Season
After a disappointing World Figure Skating Championships in Boston, the author offers well-considered advice to Japan's competitors ahead of the 2026...
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Figure Skating
/ 8 months agoIlia Malinin Claims 2nd Straight World Crown After Yuma Kagiyama Melts Down
For Ilia Malinin, the victory in Boston completed an unbeaten season. He's the prohibitive favorite to capture the gold at the...
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Figure Skating
/ 9 months agoAlysa Liu Denies Kaori Sakamoto a 4th World Title
Kobe native Kaori Sakamoto earned level fours on all of her spins and step sequence, but miscues on two jumps proved...
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Figure Skating
/ 9 months agoMiura and Kihara Claim 2nd World Title in Boston
In the pairs free skate, Miura and Kihara delivered a solid showing to "Adios" and claimed the gold medal by less...
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/ 9 months ago[ICE TIME] Kaori Sakamoto Going for 4th Straight World Title in Boston
Kaori Sakamoto is seeking to become the first woman since 1960 to win four straight world titles. "I am able to...
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/ 9 months ago[ICE TIME] Mao Shimada Remains a Skater Without Parallel on the Junior Circuit
So far ahead of the competition, the biggest opponent Mao Shimada, a 16-year-old, three-time world junior champion, will likely face in...
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Figure Skating
/ 9 months agoMao Shimada Dominates Competition on the Way to 3rd Consecutive World Junior Title
The winning total score for Mao Shimada was a personal best of 230.84 points. She established new personal bests in both...
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Figure Skating
/ 9 months agoRio Nakata Wins World Junior Championships Title in Dramatic Fashion
Nakata landed seven clean triples in the triumph and earned level fours on two of his three spins in his courageous...
