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Yuzuru Hanyu must find formula to defeat ascending Nathan Chen

Figure Skating | ICE TIME Dec 10, 2019

Yuzuru Hanyu must find formula to defeat ascending Nathan Chen

by Jack Gallagher

Yuzuru Hanyu incurred his largest defeat in more than 10 years at the Grand Prix Final on Saturday to American Nathan Chen. Despite a super effort in his free skate to "Origin," Hanyu lost by nearly 44 points to the two-time defending world champion on ...

Masakazu Kagiyama helping his son pursue an Olympic dream

Figure Skating | ICE TIME Nov 19, 2019

Masakazu Kagiyama helping his son pursue an Olympic dream

by Jack Gallagher

A new star was born on Sunday night and his name is Yuma Kagiyama. The 16-year-old won the Japan junior title in Yokohama by a more than 37-point margin with a stellar performance in the free skate. Kagiyama exhibited poise and power in a thoroughly ...

The story behind Shoma Uno not teaming up with Eteri Tutberidze

Figure Skating | ICE TIME Jul 18, 2019

The story behind Shoma Uno not teaming up with Eteri Tutberidze

by Jack Gallagher

World and Olympic silver medalist Shoma Uno, who recently returned from a one-month training stint in Russia with renowned coach Eteri Tutberidze, did not become a full-time member of her team because he would not consent to requirements that were compulsory to joining it, ...

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 ...

Mao Asada: Magnetism and artistry on ice defined an era

Figure Skating | HEISEI ICONS Apr 28, 2019

Mao Asada: Magnetism and artistry on ice defined an era

by Jack Gallagher

Three-time figure skating world champion Mao Asada became one of Japan’s most prominent individuals on the international scene during her storied career, while also taking the sport to new heights.

Senseless tragedy robs skating of a bright light

Figure Skating | ICE TIME Jul 24, 2018

Senseless tragedy robs skating of a bright light

by Jack Gallagher

"Life is like a can of Coca-Cola. It's dark, it's bubbling, it's sweet ... but in the end, it's short." The words of Denis Ten, posted in a Twitter video, became eerily prophetic after his shocking death last Thursday at the age of 25. The Sochi ...

Looking at Hanyu's chances of retaining gold in Pyeongchang

Figure Skating | ICE TIME Jan 2, 2018

Looking at Hanyu's chances of retaining gold in Pyeongchang

by Jack Gallagher

It is the $64 million question. Will defending Olympic and world champion Yuzuru Hanyu, coming off a significant injury, be able to go to the Pyeongchang Games next month without a competition beforehand and add a second gold medal to the one he won in ...

Majestic Hanyu rises to occasion with a command performance

Figure Skating | ICE TIME Apr 4, 2017

Majestic Hanyu rises to occasion with a command performance

by Jack Gallagher

"Awesome." One word from coach Brian Orser to his prized pupil said it all following Yuzuru Hanyu's record-breaking free skate at the world championships in Helsinki on Friday. Facing immense pressure after placing just fifth in the short program, Hanyu roared back to capture his second ...

Flawed system cost Honda second world junior title

Figure Skating | ICE TIME Mar 21, 2017

Flawed system cost Honda second world junior title

by Jack Gallagher

Marin Honda saved her best for last. After struggling through a season in which she admitted that being the reigning world junior champion had created stress for her, Honda responded with two fine programs to earn the silver medal behind Russia's Alina Zagitova at the ...

Chen seen as challenger to Hanyu, Fernandez

Figure Skating | ICE TIME Jan 24, 2017

Chen seen as challenger to Hanyu, Fernandez

by Jack Gallagher

Nathan Chen put on quite a show at the U.S. national championships in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sunday. He made history by becoming the first skater to cleanly landed five quadruple jumps in competition in his free skate on the way to a huge victory, ...

Hanyu, Miyahara go for double gold at worlds

Figure Skating | ICE TIME Mar 29, 2016

Hanyu, Miyahara go for double gold at worlds

by Jack Gallagher

Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu will be looking to regain his title at the world championships this week in Boston after narrowly losing it last year to Spain's Javier Fernandez following a physically calamitous campaign. Hanyu has been in great form this season, setting six world ...

Kim impressed after 11-year-old You wins national title

Figure Skating | ICE TIME Jan 12, 2016

Kim impressed after 11-year-old You wins national title

by Jack Gallagher

History was made in Seoul on Sunday at the South Korean national championships when 11-year-old You Young won the senior women's singles competition. You broke Yuna Kim's record in achieving the feat, with the legendary Kim having won the first of her six titles as ...

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