All posts tagged "Beijing Olympics"
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Features
/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Shohei Ohtani's Rise to Superstardom Detailed in Magazine Cover Story
The 2021 American League MVP is one of three athletes selected as cover stories for the first-ever GQ Sports Issue.
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/ 3 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Kohei Uchimura Retires with a Remarkable Legacy and an Amazing List of Accomplishments
The superstar gymnast’s career was defined by greatness, including back-to-back Olympic gold medals in the men’s all-around in 2012 and 2016.
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/ 3 years ago[ICE TIME] Nathan Chen Set for Final Event Before Battle with Yuzuru Hanyu in Beijing
The five-time reigning American champion returns to the ice after a long layoff due to the cancellation of the Grand Prix...
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/ 3 years ago[ICE TIME] Yuzuru Hanyu Bidding for Immortality with Quad Axel, Third Olympic Gold Medal
“The Olympics are not a recital,” Hanyu said. “It's a place you must win. For that reason, I'll be strongly determined.”
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoYuzuru Hanyu Claims Sixth Japan Title, Nearly Lands Historic Quadruple Axel
Despite two-footing the landing on the opening quad axel, Hanyu powered through the rest of his program en route to yet...
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/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Ayumu Hirano Raises the Bar with Technical Wizardry
The two-time Olympic silver medalist completed a stunning triple-cork jump in a recent Dew Tour snowboarding competition in Colorado.
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoKaori Sakamoto Powers to Second Japan Crown, Locks up Spot on Olympic Team
SAITAMA ー Kaori Sakamoto captured her second national title with a resounding victory at the Japan Figure Skating Championships on Saturday...
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoYuzuru Hanyu Builds Big Lead at Japan Championships
The two-time Olympic champion skated to “Rondo Capriccioso” and put on a scintillating show in the men’s short program to earn...
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoKaori Sakamoto Takes Big Lead After Short Program at Japan Championships
The 2018 Olympian skated to “Now We Are Free” and showed her veteran poise as she calmly and smoothly moved through...
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/ 3 years ago[ICE TIME] Japan Championships Filled with Intriguing Storylines as Skaters Vie for Olympic Berths
The top-tier skaters are well known, but exciting quests are right behind as young athletes aim to earn their own spots...
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/ 3 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Ryoyu Kobayashi Flying High After COVID-19 Setback
"I hadn't been in top form but I finally put together a good performance. I knew I would win if I...
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/ 3 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Miho Takagi Exhibiting Strong Form in Run-up to Beijing Olympics
The veteran speed skater, who made her Olympic debut in 2010, is targeting her first individual gold medal at the 2022...
