All posts tagged "Kaori Sakamoto"
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Figure Skating
/ 2 weeks agoPredictions 2025: Japan's Figure Skaters Poised to Continue Stature on World Stage
Reigning champions Kaori Sakamoto and Mao Shimada will vie for world and world junior titles, respectively, and other predictions for 2025.
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Figure Skating
/ 4 weeks agoKaori Sakamoto Rolls to 4th Straight Title at the Japan Championships
Sakamoto displayed maturity and poise in the free skate to hold off junior sensation Mao Shimada and win the Japan Championships...
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Figure Skating
/ 4 weeks agoYuma Kagiyama Captures 1st Title at the Japan Championships
Kagiyama landed four quadruple jumps and five clean triples in his free skate at the Japan Championships and finished well ahead...
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Figure Skating
/ 4 weeks agoYuma Kagiyama, Kaori Sakamoto Lead After Short Programs at the Japan Championships
Although he fell while attempting a triple axel at the Japan Championships, Kagiyama placed first in the men's short program due...
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Figure Skating
/ 4 weeks agoTop Stars All Primed to Perform at Japan Championships
Yuma Kagiyama is seeking his first men's title at the Japan Championships, while Kaori Sakamoto is vying for her fourth straight...
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Features
/ 1 month ago[ICE TIME] Grand Prix Final Bonanza: Mao Shimada Leads Way as Japan Sets New Medal Mark
In the combined Junior and Senior Grand Prix Final in France, Japan collected nine medals, eclipsing its record of seven set...
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Figure Skating
/ 1 month agoAmber Glenn Holds Off Mone Chiba to Win the Grand Prix Final in France
Glenn became the first American woman to win the Grand Prix Final title since 2010, while Chiba and Kaori Sakamoto earned...
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Figure Skating
/ 1 month agoAmber Glenn in 1st Place After Grand Prix Final Short Program; Kaori Sakamoto 4th After Fall
Glenn is trying to become the first American woman to win the Grand Prix Final crown in 14 years. She holds...
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Features
/ 2 months ago[ICE TIME] Japan Looks to Top Record Medal Haul at the Grand Prix Final
After earning seven medals in the Junior and Senior Grand Prix Final competitions in 2023, the 16-skater Japan squad has a...
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Features
/ 2 months ago[ICE TIME] Shun Sato Clinches 1st Grand Prix Title at Cup of China in Chongqing
With a breakthrough victory at the Cup of China, Sato secured one of six spots in the men's competition at the...
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Features
/ 2 months ago[ICE TIME] Mao Shimada Extends Amazing Win Streak to 15 with 4th Straight Japan Junior Title
Many issues could derail a skater on the way to racking up a series of wins, but two-time world junior champion...
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Features
/ 2 months ago[ICE TIME] Yuma Kagiyama and Kaori Sakamoto Lead Japan's Medal Haul at the NHK Trophy
With his NHK Trophy victory, Kagiyama moved a step closer to securing a spot in the Grand Prix Final, while Sakamoto...
