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Yuzuru Hanyu shows he is much more than a great skater

Figure Skating | ICE TIME Nov 28, 2019

Yuzuru Hanyu shows he is much more than a great skater

by Jack Gallagher

Yuzuru Hanyu's destruction of the opposition at the NHK Trophy last weekend came as no surprise. The two-time Olympic champion is fully healthy and back in top form as witnessed by his 55-point victory. What resonated to me even more than his skating, which was ...

With full power restored, Yuzuru Hanyu looks unbeatable

Figure Skating | ICE TIME Oct 29, 2019

With full power restored, Yuzuru Hanyu looks unbeatable

by Jack Gallagher

Two-time Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu opened his Grand Prix campaign in dominating fashion with a huge victory at Skate Canada on Saturday. More important than winning, however, was his return to what appears to be complete health. Hanyu's winning total of 322.59 points was nearly ...

Will Shoma Uno move to Eteri Tutberidze or Alexei Mishin after coach split?

Figure Skating | ICE TIME Jun 4, 2019

Will Shoma Uno move to Eteri Tutberidze or Alexei Mishin after coach split?

by Jack Gallagher

Olympic and world silver medalist Shoma Uno announced on Monday that he was leaving longtime coaches Machiko Yamada and Mihoko Higuchi, who he has trained with since the age of 5. While the move should not come as a total surprise considering their extremely long ...

Kaori Sakamoto's ascension no surprise to gifted choreographer Benoit Richaud

Figure Skating | ICE TIME Dec 28, 2018

Kaori Sakamoto's ascension no surprise to gifted choreographer Benoit Richaud

by Jack Gallagher

Kaori Sakamoto was impressive in victory at the Japan nationals on Sunday, rising to the occasion on the biggest domestic stage of the year. That the 18-year-old dethroned four-time defending champion Satoko Miyahara and beat Grand Prix Final winner Rika Kihira may have surprised some, ...

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