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Eleven-year-old Kanon Amagai practices her spins at a Tokyo ice rink, one of thousands of Japanese children dreaming of becoming the next Yuzuru Hanyu. From zero medals to world powerhouse in just 30 years, Japan's figure skating success story shows how heroes inspire entire generations.
Seventeen-year-old Ami Nakai stunned the figure skating world with a breathtaking performance that rocketed her to the top of the Olympic leaderboard. Japan claimed three of the top four spots as the sport's next generation of champions took center stage in Milan.
Japanese skaters claimed the top two spots in Olympic women's figure skating, with Ami Nakai scoring a career-best 78.71 points. The trio of Japanese competitors now positions the country for a potential podium sweep heading into Thursday's finals.
In a nail-biting finale at the Milan Olympics, American figure skater Ilia Malinin landed five quad jumps to secure team gold by a single point over Japan. The thrilling showdown came down to the final performance after Japan had erased a five-point deficit.
Team USA clinched the figure skating team event gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in a nail-biting finish, edging Japan by a single point. The victory marked America's second gold of the day after a slow start to the Games.
Japanese figure skaters Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara just made history with a jaw-dropping performance that shattered the world record. Their free skate scored an incredible 158.13 points, securing gold and proving years of dedication can lead to breathtaking moments.
Ilia Malinin landed five quadruple jumps to secure America's second straight Olympic team gold in figure skating. The 'Quad God' recovered from a rare mistake to edge Japan by just one point in a thrilling finale.
After Alysa Liu won America's first women's figure skating gold since 2002, Google searches for "figure skating lessons" hit an all-time high. The spike doubled any previous Olympic year bump, with Liu's Instagram followers jumping from 300,000 to over 8 million.
After seven years together, Japanese figure skaters Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara announced their retirement from competition following their historic 2026 Winter Olympics gold medal. The pair known as "Rikuryu" captured Japan's first ever medal in pairs figure skating.
Gymnastics legend Simone Biles called it "perfection" when Japan's Miura Riku and Kihara Ryuichi won their country's first Olympic pairs skating gold in Milano. The seven-time Olympic champion knows the pressure of defending a world title at the Games, and she watched it unfold beautifully on the ice.
The first Japanese pairs figure skaters to win Olympic gold just shared their most personal achievement yet. Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, who stunned the world at the Milan Cortina Games, are getting married.
Japanese figure skaters Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara just made Olympic history with a world record-breaking performance that secured gold in Milan. Their flawless routine showed what years of dedication and partnership can achieve on the world's biggest stage.
Spain is building a competitive Olympic figure skating team despite minimal ice infrastructure, thanks to international athletes who've made the country their home. At Milano-Cortina 2026, six of Spain's figure skaters were born abroad, proving collaboration can overcome resource gaps.
American figure skater Ilia Malinin led Team USA to its second consecutive Olympic gold medal in team figure skating at the 2026 Milan Winter Games. The 21-year-old phenom cemented his place as one of the sport's brightest stars with another dominant performance.
Yuma Kagiyama secured his second Olympic silver medal in figure skating, matching his Beijing 2022 performance with grace and consistency. His compatriot Shun Sato joined him on the podium with bronze, marking a historic moment for Japanese figure skating.
American figure skater Alysa Liu just made Olympic history, becoming the first U.S. woman to win gold in figure skating singles in nearly a quarter century. The 20-year-old's victory at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games marks a triumphant comeback for American women in the sport.
After retiring at 16 due to burnout, California's Alysa Liu returned to competitive skating on her own terms and just won Olympic gold in Milan. Her flawless performance ended a 24-year drought for American women in figure skating.
Japan's Kao Miura claimed victory at the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships by just 0.11 points, the narrowest of margins in a thrilling finish. The win gives him crucial momentum heading into the Milan Cortina Olympics in less than two weeks.
Mikhail Shaidorov landed five perfect quadruple jumps to win Kazakhstan's first Olympic gold in figure skating, honoring his late mentor and inspiring a nation. The 2026 Milano Cortina performance delivered a historic breakthrough after years of near misses.
Japan's Miho Takagi just became her country's most decorated female Olympian ever, capturing her ninth medal across four Olympic Games. The speed skating legend took bronze in the women's 500 meters in Milan, cementing her place in sports history.
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