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U S FIGURE SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Japan Times
Figure Skating
Mar 26, 2023
Historic world title haul offers glimpse of Japan's 'post-Hanyu' era
Four days of thrilling and uplifting figure skating at last week's world championships in Saitama saw host Japan assert its position as the sport's dominant nation.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Mar 25, 2023
Shoma Uno retains men's world title as Ilia Malinin lands quad axel
The Nagoya native held off a spirited challenge from an exciting final group at Saitama Super Arena, giving Japan world titles in three disciplines for the first time in history.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Mar 25, 2023
Beijing 2022 team skaters remain frustrated at lack of medals
The official results of the event remain in limbo due to the ongoing legal case involving Russian skater Kamina Valieva's infamous December 2021 doping test.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Mar 24, 2023
Kaori Sakamoto defends world title to end Saitama jinx
Four years after stumbling to disappointment at the same venue in her worlds debut, the Kobe native outlasted South Korea's Lee Hae-in to retain the crown she won in Montpellier.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Mar 24, 2023
Figure skating fans' passion remains strong at Saitama-hosted worlds
Officials expressed satisfaction toward ticket sales over the first two days of competition, while skaters and media representatives reveled in the atmosphere.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Mar 24, 2023
'Rikuryu' coach Bruno Marcotte has Olympic hopes after Grand Slam
As they aim for Olympic success, Marcotte hopes that Miura and Kihara’s success will encourage more Japanese skaters and coaches to get involved in the discipline.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Mar 23, 2023
Shoma Uno leads after short program with Ilia Malinin in hot pursuit
The reigning world champion delighted on the first night of the men's singles competition at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Mar 23, 2023
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara take historic pairs gold at figure skating worlds
Skating nearly without error to “Atlas: Two,” the pair earned a score of 141.44 for a combined score of 221.16.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Mar 22, 2023
One year older and wiser, 'QuadGod' Malinin descends on Saitama
After an impressive 2022 that saw him set records and land the fabled quad axel, anticipation is building as the American prepares to contest the world championships for a second time.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Mar 22, 2023
Kaori Sakamoto in driver's seat at world championships
The 22-year-old Olympic medalist finished the women's short program in the lead, while Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara positioned themselves well for pairs gold.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Mar 21, 2023
Pressure on for skaters as championships return to Japan
All eyes will be on current No. 1s Shoma Uno and Kaori Sakamoto, who are aiming to defend their respective world titles in front of home fans at Saitama Super Arena.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Dec 26, 2022
Shoma Uno dominates field to win national title
Uno punched his ticket to the world championships with his fifth national title.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Dec 25, 2022
Kaori Sakamoto wins second consecutive national title
The reigning world champion topped both the short and free programs, making up for a disappointing fifth at the Grand Prix Final earlier this month.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Dec 22, 2022
Japan's top pair to miss national championships due to plane delay and lost baggage
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, the first Japanese figure skaters to win the Grand Prix Final pairs title, will miss this week's national championships due to a delayed flight and lost baggage while traveling from their training base in Canada, the Japan Skating Federation said Thursday.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Mar 27, 2022
Shoma Uno and Yuma Kagiyama top world championship podium
A five-quad long program ended the 24-year-old Beijing bronze medalist's long wait for a championship at a major international competition.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Mar 22, 2022
Absences loom large at figure skating worlds
With Russian athletes banned from participating and a number of high-profile stars recovering from injuries, the event in Montpellier will be be missing many of the sport's stars.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Dec 27, 2021
Yuzuru Hanyu dazzles en route to national title and Olympic berth
Hanyu slightly under-rotated his coveted quadruple axel but was otherwise flawless in Sunday's free skate.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Dec 26, 2021
Kaori Sakamoto captures national title to punch ticket for Beijing Games
'I couldn't be happier, I'm absolutely thrilled,' said Sakamoto, who was still in high school when she finished sixth in her Olympic debut in Pyeongchang. 'A weight has been lifted off me.'
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Dec 25, 2021
Yuzuru Hanyu takes center stage in return at national championships
The two-time reigning Olympic gold medalist threw down a marker for the Beijing Winter Games with an outstanding performance in the short program.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Dec 24, 2021
Kaori Sakamoto in first place after short program at nationals
Sakamoto was elated upon completing her routine and after her score was announced.

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