All posts tagged "figure skating"
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Figure Skating
/ 2 years agoYuzuru Hanyu Announces Retirement From Competition, Will Continue Career as a Pro Skater
“I have already won everything I want to win,” the two time Olympic champion said. “I don’t like the word ‘retire,’...
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/ 2 years ago[ICE TIME] Announcer Ted Barton Sees Sakamoto, Uno Inspiring Whole New Generation
“Japan did so well at [senior] worlds. Sort of a revival in a way. Maybe they dipped a little bit, but...
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/ 2 years ago[ICE TIME] Kaori Sakamoto Ends Partnership with Choreographer Benoit Richaud
The move is somewhat puzzling, considering the innovative and iconic programs Richaud created for her since they began working together in...
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/ 3 years ago[ICE TIME] Junior Skater Taira Shinohara Poised for Success On and Off the Ice
Inspired by standouts Yuzuru Hanyu, Shoma Uno and others, the teenager strives for greatness in the sport while pursuing ambitious educational...
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/ 3 years ago[ICE TIME] Shoma Uno Leads Top 10 List for Japanese Skaters in 2021-22
In his sublime performance to “Bolero,” Uno finally broke out on the world stage with his first victory in a major...
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/ 3 years ago[ICE TIME] Perseverance Pays Off for Tatsuya Tsuboi with Bronze at World Juniors
After numerous struggles in recent years, Tsuboi’s renaissance began this season with a second-place showing behind Kao Miura at the Japan...
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoLevito Takes Women’s Gold in Close Battle with Shin at World Juniors; Sumiyoshi Finishes Eighth
In Estonia, the Americans captured gold medals in men’s and women’s singles as well as ice dance.
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoOona, Gage Brown Capture World Junior Ice Dance Crown; Kida, Morita finish 12th
The American siblings, who skated to “Muse Medley,” retained their lead after the rhythm dance and earned a comfortable victory.
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoIlia Malinin Powers to World Junior Title; Tatsuya Tsuboi Captures Bronze
It was a solid performance for Tsuboi, who has struggled with results the past few seasons.
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoIsabeau Levito Leads After Short Program at World Junior Championships; Rion Sumiyoshi in Ninth
Levito skated to “The Swan” and exhibited an impressive flow throughout her program.
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoNao Kida, Masaya Morita Advance at World Junior Championships with Solid Program
“After we finished, I had a good feeling,” Morita said after the duo’s rhythm dance.
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoKao Miura Carries Japan’s Hopes at World Junior Championships
The 16-year-old Japan junior champion showed his chops on the senior circuit earlier this year, placing third at the Four Continents.
