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Even as Sakamoto exits, Japan’s figure skating future looks brighter
6+ hour, 30+ min ago (138+ words) The country's Olympic skaters have made one thing clear at this year's Winter Games: Team Japan need not worry about its future. Even as Sakamoto exits, Japan's figure skating future looks brighter For Japanese women's figure skating, the torch has…...
Blades of fury: Japan protests over 'rough' Olympic podium
1+ week, 5+ day ago (179+ words) Japan has filed an official protest with Olympic organizers after the figure skating medal podium at the Milano Cortina Games left athletes with chipped skate blades following the team competition. Figure skaters rely on their blades being finely tuned so…...
Amber Glenn insists social media abuse did not impact performance
1+ week, 6+ day ago (109+ words) Amber Glenn insists social media abuse did not impact performance'The Japan Times Amber Glenn insists social media abuse did not impact performance American figure skater Amber Glenn said she felt devastated after her free skate in the team event at…...
Japan's comeback falls just short as U.S. takes team figure skating gold in Milan
2+ week, 3+ hour ago (85+ words) Japan's comeback falls just short as U.S. takes team figure skating gold in Milan'The Japan Times Japan's comeback falls just short as U.S. takes team figure skating gold in Milan Japan's elite figure skaters needed to put together a flawless trio of…...
Dance pair puts U.S. ahead of Japan in team figure skating as Sakamoto shines
2+ week, 2+ day ago (109+ words) Dance pair puts U.S. ahead of Japan in team figure skating as Sakamoto shines'The Japan Times Milan - Madison Chock and Evan Bates ignited the ice with a commanding rhythm dance before teammate Alysa Liu followed with a fearless, free-wheeling skate on…...
Japan’s rich Olympic figure skating history inspires new generation
3+ week, 3+ day ago (119+ words) Japan's rich Olympic figure skating history inspires new generation'The Japan Times Japan's rich Olympic figure skating history inspires new generation Japan did not win an Olympic figure skating medal until 1992, but it is now among the sport's world powers, with…...
'Quad God' Ilia Malinin set to lead powerful U.S. team into Winter Olympics
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (111+ words) 'Quad God' Ilia Malinin set to lead powerful U.S. team into Winter Olympics'The Japan Times 'Quad God' Ilia Malinin set to lead powerful U.S. team into Winter Olympics Two-time reigning world champion Ilia Malinin headlines a powerhouse U.S. Olympic figure skating team that…...
For Olympic skaters, moments of magic on ice comes after months of preparation
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (136+ words) The concept, moves and music of a program'can make or break skaters" dreams of Olympic glory, and what is right for one can be a disaster for another. For Olympic skaters, moments of magic on ice comes after months of…...
Olympic favorite Malinin pulls off stunning GP Final win
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (95+ words) World champion Alysa Liu made it an American double in Nagoya, coming from behind to win the women's competition." Olympic favorite Malinin pulls off stunning GP Final win Ilia Malinin showed why he is the red-hot favorite for Olympic gold…...
'Quad God' Malinin ramps up Olympic preparations in Nagoya
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (152+ words) The 21-year-old is a two-time world champion and front-runner to claim the title when he makes his Olympic debut in Milan-Cortina in February. 'Quad God' Malinin ramps up Olympic preparations in Nagoya United States figure skater Ilia Malinin can burnish…...