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Machida's move proves costly for Japan in the end

Figure Skating | ICE TIME Mar 31, 2015

Machida's move proves costly for Japan in the end

by Jack Gallagher

Japan came away from the 2015 world championships last week in Shanghai with two of the six singles medals after Yuzuru Hanyu and Satoko Miyahara both claimed silver. That's the good news. The bad news began with a move made three months before which has impacted ...

Machida's decision to quit both selfish and untimely

Figure Skating | ICE TIME Jan 2, 2015

Machida's decision to quit both selfish and untimely

by Jack Gallagher

Tatsuki Machida's sudden retirement at the Japan nationals in Nagano last week came as a shock to just about everybody. In the ensuing days, there has been a lot of conjecture about his motivations and the timing of his announcement. No matter how you slice it, ...

Two-time defending champion Hanyu triumphs in short program

Figure Skating Dec 26, 2014

Two-time defending champion Hanyu triumphs in short program

by Jack Gallagher

Olympic and world champion Yuzuru Hanyu's bid for a third straight national title got off to a strong start on Friday night at Big Hat, where he took the lead after the short program at the All-Japan Championships with a score of 94.35 points. Skating ...

Dedicated star Hanyu targets third consecutive title at nationals

Figure Skating Dec 25, 2014

Dedicated star Hanyu targets third consecutive title at nationals

by Jack Gallagher

Olympic and world champion Yuzuru Hanyu expressed confidence in his preparations as he attempts to win a third straight national title at the All-Japan Championships beginning here at Big Hat on Friday. Hanyu, who defended his Grand Prix Final crown two weeks ago in Barcelona, ...

Kato made impact in first outing at senior Grand Prix

Figure Skating | ICE TIME Dec 2, 2014

Kato made impact in first outing at senior Grand Prix

by Jack Gallagher

Though the spotlight at the NHK Trophy was on the return to the ice of injured Olympic and world champion Yuzuru Hanyu and the battle for spots in the Grand Prix Final, the performance of Riona Kato was a revelation. The 16-year-old finished a very ...

Hanyu looks to continue strong start by Japan men

Figure Skating | ICE TIME Nov 4, 2014

Hanyu looks to continue strong start by Japan men

by Jack Gallagher

Often the campaign following an Olympic season can be a letdown. Some skaters retire (Daisuke Takahashi, Akiko Suzuki), others chose to sit out (Mao Asada, Patrick Chan), and some don't quite have the same motivation that drives them when the quadrennial event is on the ...

Hanyu delivers splendid free skate, overtakes Machida for world title

Figure Skating Mar 28, 2014

Hanyu delivers splendid free skate, overtakes Machida for world title

by Jack Gallagher

Sochi Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu came from behind in dramatic fashion to capture his first world championship on Friday night at Saitama Super Arena. The 19-year-old Hanyu trailed compatriot Tatsuki Machida by nearly seven points following Wednesday's short program, but summoned the energy and endurance ...

Machida off to strong start at worlds; Hanyu third

Figure Skating Mar 26, 2014

Machida off to strong start at worlds; Hanyu third

by Jack Gallagher

Tatsuki Machida seized the lead in the men's short program with a sublime performance at the world championships on Wednesday night at Saitama Super Arena. Machida achieved a personal best of 98.21 points and has a lead of close to two points over Spain's Javier ...

Plushenko, Lipnitskaia lead Russia to team gold; Japan finishes disappointing fifth

Figure Skating / Olympics / Winter Olympics / Figure skating Feb 10, 2014

Plushenko, Lipnitskaia lead Russia to team gold; Japan finishes disappointing fifth

by Jack Gallagher

Led by the legendary Evgeni Plushenko and rising star Julia Lipnitskaia, host Russia takes the gold medal in the team figure skating event before a partisan crowd at the Iceberg Skating Palace.

Hanyu, Machida begin preparations in Sochi

Figure Skating / Olympics / Winter Olympics / Figure skating Feb 4, 2014

Hanyu, Machida begin preparations in Sochi

National and Grand Prix Final men's champion Yuzuru Hanyu and teammate Tatsuki Machida got in their first practice on Tuesday ahead of the Sochi Games. Hanyu, who traveled to Russia from Canada, where he trains, did not attempt any quadruple jumps at the practice rink ...

Suzuki outperforms Mao, grabs first national title

Figure Skating Dec 23, 2013

Suzuki outperforms Mao, grabs first national title

by Jack Gallagher

In a night filled with great drama, the script did not go quite according to plan. Akiko Suzuki upset Mao Asada to win her first national title with an enthralling free skate on Monday at the All-Japan Championships. Suzuki, who was nearly three points behind Mao ...

Hanyu delivers fantastic performance in men's short program

Figure Skating Dec 21, 2013

Hanyu delivers fantastic performance in men's short program

by Jack Gallagher

Yuzuru Hanyu shattered his own world best with a score of 103.10 in a spectacular short program at the Japan nationals on Saturday night and firmly established himself as the favorite for the gold medal at the Sochi Olympics in the process. Hanyu’s score marked ...

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