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SHOMA UNO

Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Sep 18, 2018
Shoma Uno, Satoko Miyahara score big victories in season debuts
World and Olympic silver medalist Shoma Uno and world bronze medalist Satoko Miyahara began their seasons with victories in decisive fashion at the Lombardia Trophy and U.S. International Classic, respectively, on Saturday.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Sep 11, 2018
Yuto Kishina battles hard to earn first JGP medal of career
Yuto Kishina kept Japan's medal streak alive in the Junior Grand Prix this season by bringing home the bronze at the Lithuania JGP in Kaunas on Saturday.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Aug 28, 2018
Mitsuki Sumoto looks strong with silver medal at Slovakia JGP
Junior Grand Prix Final bronze medalist Mitsuki Sumoto started the JGP season in fine fashion by taking home the silver medal at the season opener in Bratislava, Slovakia, on Saturday.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Jul 10, 2018
Hanyu set for Helsinki, Cup of Russia
Two-time Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu will begin his Grand Prix season in Helsinki at the GP that is replacing the Cup of China, according to the ISU's recent announcement of GP assignments.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Jul 3, 2018
Takahashi's return rocks skating world
One of the great aspects of covering skating in Japan is you never know what is going to happen next.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Apr 17, 2018
Orser says Hanyu is greatest ever
"I have to say, he is the greatest of all time. That's for sure."
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Apr 10, 2018
Yuzuru Hanyu leads list for season's top efforts by Japan skaters
With the epic Olympic season now concluded, Ice Time has come up with a top 10 list of the best performances by Japanese skaters.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Mar 27, 2018
Wakaba Higuchi seizes on defining moment at worlds
"Man looks in the abyss, there's nothing staring back at him. At that moment, man finds his character. And that is what keeps him out of the abyss."
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Mar 20, 2018
Uno aims for first senior world title in Milan
Olympic silver medalist Shoma Uno and four-time national champion Satoko Miyahara will lead Japan's team at the world championships this week in Milan. With two-time Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu sitting out the competition, Uno has a chance to step out of his famous teammate's shadow by winning his...
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Mar 13, 2018
Mako Yamashita's bronze at world juniors impressive
Lost in the glare of Alexandra Trusova's phenomenal performance in landing two quadruple jumps on the way to victory at the world junior championships in Sofia on Saturday was the fact that Mako Yamashita picked up another medal for her growing collection.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 17, 2018
Yuzuru Hanyu and Shoma Uno's Olympic performances light up Tokyo
Pyeongchang is 1,000 km away from Tokyo.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 17, 2018
Majestic Yuzuru Hanyu defends Olympic figure skating title
Yuzuru Hanyu etched his name into the pantheon of skating legends with a second straight Olympic gold medal in the free skate at the Pyeongchang Games on Saturday.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 16, 2018
Yuzuru Hanyu takes lead after short program at Pyeongchang Games
In incredibly dramatic fashion, Yuzuru Hanyu rose to the occasion in the short program at Gangneung Ice Arena on Friday afternoon.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 15, 2018
Upbeat Yuzuru Hanyu gears up for short program
Yuzuru Hanyu went through his next-to-last training session on Thursday afternoon at the practice rink beneath Gangneung Ice Arena and pronounced himself ready for the men's short program on Friday.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 14, 2018
Yuzuru Hanyu participates in 40-minute practice
Yuzuru Hanyu on Wednesday went through his third official practice since arriving for the Pyeongchang Games.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 9, 2018
Japan sits in third place midway through opening round of team competition
Japan is in third place at the halfway point of the first round of the figure skating team event on Friday with 13 points, behind Canada (17) and the United States (14).

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