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GRAND PRIX FINAL

Germany's Minerva Fabienne Hase and Nikita Volodin perform during the pairs competition at the Grand Prix Final in Grenoble, France, on Friday.
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Dec 7, 2024
German skaters Hase and Volodin defend Grand Prix Final gold
Former world champions Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara of Japan took silver with 206.71.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Dec 14, 2019
Alina Zagitova decides to take a break from competition
Olympic and world champion Alina Zagitova is taking a break from figure skating this winter, the Russian announced abruptly on Friday.
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Dec 10, 2019
Yuzuru Hanyu must find formula to defeat ascending Nathan Chen
Yuzuru Hanyu incurred his largest defeat in more than 10 years at the Grand Prix Final on Saturday to American Nathan Chen.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Nov 28, 2019
Yuzuru Hanyu shows he is much more than a great skater
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.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Dec 11, 2018
Rika Kihira now the favorite for world title
Rika Kihira's super season continued over the weekend with a decisive victory at the Grand Prix Final in Vancouver, British Columbia. The young star dethroned Olympic champion Alina Zagitova of Russia to take the crown.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Dec 4, 2018
Moved by Hanyu: A fan's story of love for the skating legend
Two-time Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu's impact on the Japanese public during his career has been profound. This is irrefutable.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Nov 27, 2018
Rika Kihira will require full arsenal to win Grand Prix Final
Rika Kihira staked her claim as Japan's biggest female skating star with a victory at the Internationaux de France in Grenoble on Saturday night. The triumph clinched a spot in next month's Grand Prix Final for the 16-year-old.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Dec 12, 2017
Race for two Olympic spots still wide open
Satoko Miyahara and Wakaba Higuchi came into the Grand Prix Final with excellent chances to solidify their positions as the favorites for Japan's two spots for women for the Pyeongchang Olympics.
Figure Skating
Dec 9, 2017
Alina Zagitova dazzles en route to Grand Prix Final title
Russia's Alina Zagitova continued her amazing debut season in the senior ranks with a comprehensive victory at the Grand Prix Final on Saturday night. The 15-year-old took home the gold with a total score of 223.30 points.
Figure Skating
Dec 8, 2017
Nathan Chen captures Grand Prix Final title with narrow triumph over Shoma Uno
Nathan Chen ended Japan's run of five straight Grand Prix Final titles with a narrow victory over Shoma Uno on Friday night.
Figure Skating
Dec 7, 2017
Nathan Chen executes two quadruple jumps to build lead over Shoma Uno at Grand Prix Final
American Nathan Chen captured the lead after the men's short program at the Grand Prix Final on Thursday night with a solid if not spectacular performance. The defending U.S. champion landed a pair of quadruple jumps on the way to establishing a nearly two-point advantage over Shoma Uno.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Dec 5, 2017
Yuna Shiraiwa impresses in first season as a senior
She is the longest of long shots to make Japan's team for the Pyeonchang Olympics, but in the long view her prospects are very bright.
Figure Skating
Nov 30, 2017
Wakaba Higuchi excited for opportunity to skate in Grand Prix Final
Wakaba Higuchi said Thursday she is relishing the prospect of making her first appearance at the Grand Prix Final.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Dec 13, 2016
Hanyu adds to legacy with latest triumph
Yuzuru Hanyu's victory at the Grand Prix Final in Marseille, France, on Saturday made it five straight years that a Japanese man has won the title at the event.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Dec 6, 2016
Hamada's magic touch getting results, attention
For the second year in a row three skaters who are mentored by the same coach will be representing Japan at this week's Grand Prix Final in Marseille, France.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Nov 29, 2016
Hanyu’s strength, style continue to amaze
Yuzuru Hanyu will head to the Grand Prix Final next week in Marseille, France, at the top of his game. His performance at the NHK Trophy here over the weekend reaffirmed his place at the pinnacle of his sport.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Nov 27, 2016
Virtue, Moir win NHK Trophy ice dance title with record-setting performance
Canada's Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir won the title in ice dance with a record showing in the free dance at the NHK Trophy on Sunday at Makomanai Arena.
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Dec 22, 2015
Mao’s outlook at midseason: What the experts think
Three-time world champion Mao Asada has been inconsistent through the first half of the 2015-16 season. Two victories, a third-place finish, and a sixth-place showing.
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Dec 15, 2015
Hanyu's magic transcendent, truly a sight to behold
"Yuzuru Hanyu is not from this planet."
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Dec 8, 2015
Hanyu, Mao look to make history at Grand Prix Final
Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu and three-time world champ Mao Asada will be looking to add to their already illustrious resumes at the Grand Prix Final this week in Barcelona, Spain.

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