Figure Skating Exhibition Charms Audience at Milan-Cortina Olympics
Figure skaters captivated the audience with their free-spirited performances during the exhibition gala at the Milan-Cortina Olympics on February 21st.
26 stories found
Figure skaters captivated the audience with their free-spirited performances during the exhibition gala at the Milan-Cortina Olympics on February 21st.
Japan's Kei Furuno has advanced to the final of the men's ski freestyle ski cross at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, marking the first time a Japanese athlete has reached the final in this event.

Kaori Sakamoto wins a silver medal and Ami Nakai a bronze in the Milan-Cortina Olympics women's figure skating singles, with Mone Chiba placing fourth, leading to widespread celebration in Japan.
Eileen Gu, a prominent figure at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, gained viral attention for an insightful exchange with AFP regarding the pressures she faces.

South Korea secured a decisive victory against Sweden in the women's curling tournament at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, moving closer to a spot in the semifinals.
Japan secured a bronze medal in the women's speed skating team pursuit at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, marking their third consecutive medal in this event.
The 'Rikuryu' pair of Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara won a gold medal in figure skating pairs at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, making a comeback from 5th place.
The Japanese women's team pursuit members for speed skating at the Milan-Cortina Olympics conducted their final adjustments on February 16th, ahead of their semifinals and finals.

Japan's men's 5000m short track relay team will compete in the classification round after failing to advance from the semifinals at the Milan-Cortina Olympics.
Japanese athlete Furuhono Kei made history by reaching the ski freestyle men's ski cross final at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics but narrowly missed a medal, finishing fourth.
Japanese medalists, including gold medalists Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, participated in a joint practice session ahead of the Milan-Cortina Olympics figure skating exhibition on February 21.
The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics continue with the women's singles free program in figure skating, where Japanese athletes Ami Nakai, Kaori Sakamoto, and Mone Chiba are strong contenders after the short program.
U.S. ski legend Lindsey Vonn revealed that her beloved dog Leo passed away the day after her downhill crash at the Milan-Cortina Olympics.
The men's snowboard slopestyle final at the Milan-Cortina Olympics has begun, with Japan's Ryoma Kimata and Hirokatsu Hasegawa competing.
Japan's men's speed skating team pursuit finished in 8th place at the Milan-Cortina Olympics after losing to Germany in the 7th-8th place decider.
Gold medalist Yuto Totsuka and bronze medalists Ryusei Yamada and Mitsuki Ono have returned to Japan after competing in the snowboard halfpipe at the Milan-Cortina Olympics and are scheduled to hold a press conference.
Mike Sullivan, currently in Italy assisting the United States at the 2016 Milan-Cortina Olympics, receives a report card grading his performance as New York Rangers coach.
Japanese short track speed skater Kazuki Yoshinaga has successfully advanced to the quarterfinals of the men's 500-meter event at the Milan-Cortina Olympics.
U.S. speedskater Jordan Stolz was passed just before the finish line, missing out on a fourth medal at the Milan-Cortina Olympics and losing bronze.
At the Milan-Cortina Olympics, Miho Takagi placed sixth in the women's 1500m speed skating event, missing her goal of winning a gold medal in the discipline.

Japan's Mari Fukada secured a gold medal in the women's snowboarding slopestyle final at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, marking a successful debut at the games.

The women's slopestyle final in snowboarding is underway at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, featuring three Japanese athletes: Kokomo Murase, Reira Iwabuchi, and Mari Fukada.
Japan's ace figure skater Kaori Sakamoto, aiming for her second consecutive Olympic medal, completed her final adjustments at the competition venue ahead of the Milan-Cortina Olympics short program.
Ryota Yamamoto took the lead in the individual large hill jump of the Nordic combined event at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, while Akito Watabe, retiring this season, placed 19th.
The official social media for the Milan-Cortina Olympics is gaining attention for introducing sports by comparing them to famous Italian desserts and ingredients.
Japanese figure skater Kaori Sakamoto, aiming for her second consecutive Olympic medal, participated in practice ahead of the women's singles short program at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, showing good form.