All posts tagged "Ikura Kushida"
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Figure Skating
/ 1 month agoMao Shimada Wins a Record 4th Straight Title at the Japan Junior Championships
Shimada's victory in Hiroshima broke a tie with Shizuka Arakawa (1994-96) and Miki Ando (2001-03), who both captured three Japan Junior...
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Figure Skating
/ 1 month agoMao Shimada Leads After the Short Program at the Japan Junior Championships in Hiroshima
In pursuit of a record-breaking fourth straight title at the Japan Junior Championships, Shimada holds a sizable advantage over Kaoruko Wada.
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Features
/ 4 months ago[ICE TIME] Sena Takahashi Shines in Sensational JGP Debut
Kanagawa Prefecture native Sena Takahashi, 14, skated two clean programs to win the men's title at the JGP Riga Cup in...
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/ 4 months ago[ICE TIME] Exhibition Galas are Canceled for Skate Canada and Finlandia Trophy
Skating officials in Canada and Finland say scheduling issues factored into decisions to eliminate the exhibition galas. Are these simply cost-cutting...
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Figure Skating
/ 10 months agoMao Shimada Makes History by Repeating as World Junior Champion
Gold medalist Mao Shimada landed eight triples in all and appeared to get stronger as the program went on, while Rena...
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Figure Skating
/ 10 months agoAfter Short Program at World Junior Championships, Jia Shin Holds Slim Edge Over Mao Shimada
Reigning champion Shimada, who battled nerves, is less than a point behind her South Korean rival at the World Junior Championships...
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Features
/ 10 months ago[ICE TIME] Mao Shimada Aiming for More History at World Junior Championships
Mao Shimada has a shot at becoming the third woman to repeat as world junior champion, joining Elena Radionova and Alexandra...
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Figure Skating
/ 1 year agoMao Shimada Catches Up to Arakawa and Ando with 3rd Straight Japan Junior Crown
The top scorer on the Junior Grand Prix circuit this season, Mao Shimada rises to the occasion in the free skate...
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Figure Skating
/ 1 year agoIkura Kushida Leads at the Japan Junior Championships After the Short Program
At the Japan Junior Championships, the top four women's skaters are separated by less than three points. Two-time reigning champ Mao...
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Features
/ 1 year ago[ICE TIME] Mao Shimada Captures JGP in Armenia, Clinches Place in the JGP Final
Aiming to repeat as JGP Final champ, Mao Shimada booked a spot in the prestigious event with a strong performance in...
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/ 1 year ago[ICE TIME] Rena Uezono Wins the Poland JGP, Earns a Berth in the JGP Final
After finishing runner-up in Istanbul in early September, Rena Uezono secured the victory in Gdansk with a stellar performance in her...
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Figure Skating
/ 1 year agoMao Shimada and Yo Takagi Finish 1-2 at the Osaka JGP
During her free skate, Mao Shimada was nearly flawless as she landed eight clean triple jumps and executed the choreography of...
Figure Skating
Yuma Kagiyama Captures 1st Title at the Japan Championships
Figure Skating
Top Stars All Primed to Perform at Japan Championships
