Shoma leads at Worlds 2022

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Shoma Uno led a Japanese 1-2-3 after the men’s short programme at the world figure skating championships in Montpellier. In the absence of Olympic and reigning world champion Nathan Chen and Japanese super star Yuzuru Hanyu through injury, Uno bettered his own personal best score by four points.   The Olympic bronze medallist scored 109.63 points with compatriot Yuma Kagiyama …

Yuzu wins Japan nationals, Shoma & Yuma complete Olympic team

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Yuzuru Hanyu tried a quadruple Axel in competition for the first time, and though it was downgraded with a two-footed landing, he still won a sixth Japanese figure skating title in his first skate after an eight-month injury break. Yuzu, a two-time Olympic champion, has for years said a goal is to land the quad Axel, the hardest quad and …

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Yuzu returned to a familiar place after his longest break between skating competitions: the top of the standings. The two-time Olympic champion landed a quadruple Salchow and a quad toe loop when he revealed his new short program, tallying 103.53 points in the Japanese Championships yesterday. He’s followed by Yuma Kagiyama and Shoma Uno in places two and three so far. The …