Figure Skating

The Women's Free program was held on 25/02/2010 at the 	Pacific Coliseum
Vancouver (CAN). Kim Yuna (KOR) claimed Gold wit a new world best score Total of 228.56. Asada Mao (JPN) took Silver, Joannie Rochette (CAN) completed the podium

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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

A Crown for the queen
February 25, 2010
The Republic of Korea had never even won a medal outside speed skating before the Olympic Winter Games Vancouver 2010, let alone a gold.
That all changed in Vancouver with the coronation of Yuna Kim, known as ‘Queen Yuna’ in her homeland,

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Asada Wins Silver - Figure Skating | Vancouver 2010 Highlights

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As two-time Olympic champion Hanyu Yuzuru stepped away from competiton and into performing in (and producing) shows last year, the question lingered: What comes next for Japanese figure skating?
The answer - now and for the foreseeable future - is: Seemingly only more success.
As the sport descends on Saitama,

Figure Skating | World Championships | Saitama

BEIJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 07: Kaori Sakamoto of Team Japan reacts to their score during the Women Single Skating Free Skating Team Event on day three of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at Capital Indoor Stadium on February 07, 2022 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

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Figure skating: In post-Hanyu Yuzuru competitive era, Japan goes from strength to strength (to strength)

Sakamoto Kaori is on the cusp of more history.
Just weeks after becoming the first Japanese woman to win an Olympic medal in women's singles figure skating at the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 since Asada Mao in 2010, the 21-year-old is seeking her first world title.
The women's free

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Free skate preview: Sakamoto Kaori eyes maiden world title following Olympic bronze

A typical figure skating competition is divided into two segments: the short programme and free skating. The combined score from both segments determines the final standings.
So, while a poor showing in the short programme can impact an athlete's mind, the free skating section provides a chance at redemption -

GANGNEUNG, SOUTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 17:  Nathan Chen of the United States competes during the Men's Single Free Program on day eight of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games  at Gangneung Ice Arena on February 17, 2018 in Gangneung, South Korea.  (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

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Four of the most extraordinary comeback performances in Olympic figure skating history

“I’m very, very excited right now. I don’t know what to say.”
Those were the words of double Olympic figure skating champion Hanyu Yuzuru at the conclusion of Japan’s Grand Prix stop, NHK Trophy, in 2015, after Hanyu had roared to a world record-setting weekend of figure skating.
Normally the

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Hanyu Yuzuru, Asada Mao and more: 8 iconic moments from ISU Grand Prix of Japan

Is coaching in the future for figure skater Evgenia Medvedeva?
It may well be - the Russian has told Japanese magazine Smart Flash: "I want to do it".
The PyeongChang 2018 Olympic silver medallist, who normally trains with Brian Orser at the Toronto Cricket Club in Canada, says she has

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Evgenia Medvedeva eyes coaching role: "I want to do it"

After making a winning senior Grand Prix debut at Skate America, the quad-jumping Russian 15-year-old says she hopes to add the triple Axel to her routines soon. She also expressed her delight at the reaction to her costume change in Las Vegas, and revealed her admiration for three-time world champion Mao Asada.

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EXCLUSIVE: Anna Shcherbakova on triple Axels and costume changes

Mao Asada has no intentions of making a return to competition.
> "The possibility is truly zero percent." - Mao Asada speaking exclusively to Olympic Channel
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The Vancouver 2010 silver medallist is currently travelling around Japan performing her Thanks Tour, a tribute for her fans who have supported her

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MAO ASADA EXCLUSIVE: Zero chance of competitive comeback

The Japanese Olympic silver medallist  sits down with us to answer questions about her Thank you Tour and the future.

Mao Asada exclusive: Zero chance to return to competition (Japanese)

The Japanese Olympic silver medallist sits down with us to answer questions about her Thanks Tour and the future.

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Mao Asada exclusive: Zero chance to return to competition

For Japan's Olympic silver medallist Mao Asada there is no debate about Yuzuru Hanyu's place in figure skating history.

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