Orser and Tracy Wilson will try to refine Kihira’s jump arsenal, which includes a quadruple salchow, so she can compete with the Russians.
Medal hopeful Japan will face defending champion U.S. in a rematch of the 2019 worlds.
There were few cheering crowds at the Tokyo Olympics but the praise for Japan in the international media is unprecedented.
“The competition was so special and so fun for me. During skating it was like skating inside a dream,” Miyahara recalled.
The 21-year-old American-born Hiwatashi is working hard to prepare for the upcoming figure skating season as he pursues his dream of competing at the Olympics.
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The list places a priority on results in major competitions, while taking into account mitigating factors like injury, record scores and big moves up the standings.
The two-time Olympic champion was brilliant in the short program, but fell short of replicating that excellence in the free skate.
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Victory validates effort. And the emotions that follow a monumental victory ー spontaneous, euphoric, tearful ー can leave a lasting impression. For participants...