Figure Skating

Olympic figure skating champion Meryl Davis is just like the rest of us: She’s in awe of the athletes she now gets to watch from the comfort of her couch.
“It's an interesting experience as a former athlete, as an Olympian, because when I was in it, it all made

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Meryl Davis applauds Olympic athletes one year out from Beijing 2022

The pressure was on for Hanyu Yuzuru and Kihira Rika as they set blade to ice in Nagano for the All-Japan Figure Skating Championships last week.
And wow, did they deliver.
Hanyu, the two-time Olympic and world champion, won his fifth national title in spectacular style, while Kihira retained her

Hanyu Yuzura and Kihira Rika at the 2020 All Japan Championships (Photo: Aflo/JSF)

Hanyu and Kihira reign: six takeaways from Japanese nationals

The Men's Free Program was held on 18/02/2010 at the Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver (CAN). Evan Lysacek (USA) claimed the Gold, Evgeni Plushenko (RUS) Silver and Takahashi Daisuke (JPN) completed the podium

Vancouver 2010 | Olympic Winter games

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Men's Free Program - Figure Skating | Vancouver 2010 Replays

Olympic silver medallist Mao Asada describes some of the figure skating world's brightest stars in one word.

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Mao Asada takes on the one word challenge

Former world champion and men’s Vancouver Olympic bronze medallist Daisuke Takahashi has announced his return to competitive figure skating.

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Daisuke Takahashi announces return to competition!

Japanese skater Daisuke Takahashi on preparing for his comeback ahead of the new season, and seeing his country triumph at PyeongChang.

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Daisuke Takahashi not taking figure skating comeback lightly

As Olympic bronze medallist Daisuke Takahashi prepares to make a comeback, we asked him for one word to describe his figure skating rivals.

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Daisuke Takahashi describes Yuzuru Hanyu and other rivals in one word

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Daisuke Takahashi (JPN) | Men's Figure Skating - Sochi 2014 Replays

Don't miss when Takahashi wins the bronze olympic medal in men's figure skating.

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Takahashi Wins Bronze - Figure Skating | Vancouver 2010 Highlights

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Not content with being the first Japanese man to win an Olympic medal and a world title in figure skating, Takahashi made an extraordinary switch to ice dance and competed in two World Championships with Muramoto Kana. After his swansong in Saitama, the now retired skater spoke exclusively to Olympics.com about his career with Muramoto paying tribute.

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The trailblazing career of Japanese figure skater Takahashi Daisuke

The legendary figure skating career of Takahashi Daisuke is over.
The Vancouver 2010 bronze medallist in singles and 2010 world champion was a trailblazer in his two-decade-long career, winning Japan's first Olympic medal in men's skating before capturing the world title - another first for a Japanese male, just weeks

KADOMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 24: Kana Muramoto and Daisuke Takahashi of Japan d during day three of the 91st All Japan Figure Skating Championships at Towa Pharmaceutical RACTAB Dome on December 24, 2022 in Kadoma, Osaka, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images)

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Takahashi Daisuke announces retirement from ice dance, ending legendary figure skating career

As The Clash used to sing, Should I stay or should I go? That is the question for Takahashi Daisuke.
“At the banquet last night, a few of the judges came over and told me how I’ve finally become a proper ice dancer and they all asked, ‘You’re continuing right?’”

TOKYO, JAPAN - APRIL 14: Kana Muramoto and Daisuke Takahashi of Japan compete in the Ice Dance Free Dance during the World Team Trophy at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on April 14, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Toru Hanai - International Skating Union/International Skating Union via Getty Images)

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ISU World Team Trophy 2023: Takahashi Daisuke's last dance? Maybe, maybe not

The United States lifted the ISU World Team Trophy on the ice at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on Saturday (15 April) to draw the drapes on the 2022-23 figure skating season.
The U.S. finished with 120 points after the three-day, six-team competition, 25 more than runners-up Republic of Korea.
Hosts Japan,

TOKYO, JAPAN - APRIL 15: Gold medalist Team USA pose for photos after the victory ceremony during the World Team Trophy at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on April 15, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Toru Hanai - International Skating Union/International Skating Union via Getty Images)

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ISU World Team Trophy 2023: USA cruise to 5th title in Tokyo 

The United States fortified their place at the top of figure skating's ISU World Team Trophy table on Friday (14 April) in Tokyo, prying open a 15-point gap between them and the Republic of Korea in second.
After day two of the biennial six-team competition at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, the

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ISU World Team Trophy 2023: USA extend lead heading into final day in Tokyo

On a day full of personal bests, Ilia Malinin was the standout.
The United States moved into a clear lead after the first day of figure skating's ISU World Team Trophy on Thursday (13 April) in Tokyo, Malinin having the final word with a personal-best short program of 105.90 points.

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ISU World Team Trophy 2023: Ilia Malinin, Chock/Bates fire U.S. into first-day lead

Sometimes you just have to swing for the fences.
That’s what Sato Shun plans to do on Thursday (12 April), when figure skating’s ISU World Team Trophy gets under way in Tokyo with hosts Japan eyeing their first title in six years.
On Monday, the Japan Skating Federation announced that

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KADOMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 25: Shun Sato of Japan competes in the Men's Free Skating during day four of the 91st All Japan Figure Skating Championships at Towa Pharmaceutical RACTAB Dome on December 25, 2022 in Kadoma, Osaka, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images)

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ISU World Team Trophy 2023: Sato Shun going for broke as emergency call-up for Japan

Japan will look to end the 2022-23 figure skating season on a continued high with victory at the ISU World Team Trophy in Tokyo.
After sweeping the men's, women's, and pairs titles at the World Figure Skating Championships in Saitama last month, Team Japan turns its sights to the 13-16

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ISU World Team Trophy 2023: Preview, full schedule, and how to watch live action of competition from Japan

Two-time defending women’s world champion Sakamoto Kaori will captain Japan at figure skating’s ISU World Team Trophy next month, the Japan Skating Federation announced on Monday (27 March).
Joining Sakamoto at the season-ending event in Tokyo from 13-16 April will be Mihara Mai; Uno Shoma and Tomono Kazuki in the

KADOMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 22: Kaori Sakamoto of Japan competes in the Women's Short Program during day one of the 91st All Japan Figure Skating Championships at Towa Pharmaceutical RACTAB Dome on December 22, 2022 in Kadoma, Osaka, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images)

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Captain Sakamoto Kaori to lead Japanese charge at ISU World Team Trophy

For Madison Chock and Evan Bates, the 10th time was a charm.
A decade after the American ice dance duo made its debut at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships in 2013 they have been crowned world champions, their 226.01 score enough for gold despite a mid-program fall by Chock.

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ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2023: In 10th Worlds appearance, Chock/ Bates claim first-ever ice dance title

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Before going to Vancouver 2010 we have a quick look back at Innsbruck 1976 and Calgary 1988

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Meryl Davis applauds Olympic athletes one year out from Beijing 2022

Hanyu and Kihira reign: six takeaways from Japanese nationals

Men's Free Program - Figure Skating | Vancouver 2010 Replays

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Olympic Results

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Meryl Davis applauds Olympic athletes one year out from Beijing 2022

Hanyu and Kihira reign: six takeaways from Japanese nationals

Men's Free Program - Figure Skating | Vancouver 2010 Replays

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Olympic Results

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