All posts tagged "Mao Shimada"
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Figure Skating
/ 2 years agoKaori Sakamoto Seizes Lead after Short Program at Japan Championships
Opening with a strong double axel, Kaori Sakamoto delighted the crowd with a near-flawless performance to "Rock With U" in her...
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Figure Skating
/ 2 years agoSkaters Work on Programs a Day Before the Japan Championships
Shoma Uno and Kaori Sakamoto return to the spotlight with the shared goal of defending their titles at the Japan Championships.
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ICE TIME] Captivating Storylines of the Japan Championships as Skaters Vie for Berths in World Championships
A talented crop of skaters, including 2022 world champions Shoma Uno and Kaori Sakamoto, is poised to provide compelling drama at...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ICE TIME] Sota Yamamoto's Renaissance Highlights A Great Grand Prix Final for Japan
Yamamoto's promising career was hampered by ankle injuries. Now, "I'm really happy to have the feeling that I'm finally back," he...
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Figure Skating
/ 2 years agoMao Shimada Captures Junior Grand Prix Final Title with Strong Showing
The 14-year-old Tokyo native receives the big score she needed in her free skate to claim the women's title at the...
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Figure Skating
/ 2 years agoMao Shimada Leads After Short Program at Junior Grand Prix Final
The two-time Japan junior champion is planning a triple axel and a quad toe loop as part of her free skate...
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Figure Skating
/ 2 years agoWorld Champion Shoma Uno Looks Sharp at Practice on Eve of Grand Prix Final
The 2022 world champion is targeting his first Grand Prix Final title this week in Italy. Uno says he'll need a...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ICE TIME] Japan Poised for A Record Medal Haul at Junior And Senior Grand Prix Finals
The Hinomaru's talent, depth and track record of success this season raise expectations for impressive overall showings in the two Grand...
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Figure Skating
/ 2 years agoMao Shimada Lands Quad Toe Loop, Retains Japan Junior Championships Crown
After excelling at the Japan Junior Championships and two wins earlier this season, Shimada is the favorite to claim the Junior...
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Figure Skating
/ 2 years agoMao Shimada and Takeru Kataise Lead after Short Programs at Japan Junior Championships
Shimada holds a slim advantage over female rival Mone Chiba at the Japan Junior Championships, while Kataise is ahead by more...
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Figure Skating
/ 2 years agoMao Shimada Aiming for Repeat Victory at Japan Junior Championships
As a debutante, the 14-year-old skating starlet captured the women's title at the Japan Junior Championships in November 2021.
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Sports Talk
/ 2 years ago#16 Sports Talk ― Insights on Japanese Figure Skating Success This Season with Jack Gallagher
With exceptional performances in the Junior Grand Prix campaign and a stellar start to the senior events, Japanese figure skating is...
