Kao Miura: “In practice, I used to be 95% grumpy and 5% cheerful, but now the grumpiness hardly shows.”

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This article introduces Kao Miura, a first-time Olympic figure skater for Japan, highlighting his strengths, personal [...]

Dmitrii Kozlovskii: “Four years were brazenly stolen from us. Four years of the best part of my and Aleksandra’s sports career. This was taken from us in an absolutely unfair, criminal way.”

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World bronze medalist in pair skating Dmitrii Kozlovskii, who competes with Aleksandra Boikova, shared his thoughts on [...]

“There are so many things I won’t know until I actually retire,” said Sakamoto but revealed her general plan: “I’ll perform in ice shows at first, but after a few years, I want to focus on being a coach.”

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Kaori Sakamoto, the first Japanese female figure skater to compete in three consecutive Olympics, shares her [...]

Charlene Guignard and Marco Fabbri: “We’re not thinking about the result; we truly want to skate our best and show that we’re here, because a few months ago, it seemed like we’d disappeared, even though we were still around.”

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The ice dance pair Charlene Guignard and Marco Fabbri - coached by Olympic bronze medalist Barbara Fusar Poli - will [...]

Matteo Rizzo: “I know I can compete to be in the top ten at the Olympics. Podium? Let’s say no. It’s important to keep your feet on the ground. As a team, though, it’s absolutely possible; the statistics are on our side.”

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Matteo Rizzo reflects on his journey to qualifying for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics. original source: [...]

“It’s not good to get too tense. For us, it’s important not to focus too much, so enjoying ourselves in moderation is key.” Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara spent their first official practice at the Olympic ice

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Japanese pair skaters Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara ("RikuRyu") began their official practice at the Milano Ice [...]

Kaori Sakamoto: “To be able to skate alone at the Olympic venue, I thought, what a luxury.”

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Kaori Sakamoto, a three-time Olympic figure skating participant, reflects on her practice session at the [...]

Evgeni Plushenko: “When you see the Olympic flags, you immediately get nervous! You have to fight that.” and “Mailin is doing quad axel, it’s unbelievable! Can you imagine how far he’s gone? I really hope he stays mentally strong.”

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Evgeni Plushenko shares his perspective on the upcoming Milan Olympics, the challenges for Russian skaters, the rise [...]

“Amber’s back muscles are amazing. Having both beauty and strength leads to brilliance.” Mone Chiba, inspired by Glenn, who continues to land high-difficulty jumps at age 26

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Mone Chiba, making her Olympic debut in Milan-Cortina, draws inspiration from Yuzuru Hanyu, manages her health with [...]

“At first, we really struggled, and there was even a time when both of us fell headfirst on the ice. It was an extremely difficult challenge.” Shoma Uno and Marin Honda debuted a new ice dance program at the “Ice Brave2” choreographed by Jean-Luc Baker

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Shoma Uno and Marin Honda debuted a challenging new ice dance program at the "Ice Brave2" show, with Uno expressing [...]

“Hooray, finally! I’m here. The feelings are amazing. I think this is the best thing that has happened in my life during all this time.” Kamila Valieva on returning to competition

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Kamila Valieva expressed her joy and gratitude after returning to competition following her suspension, describing her [...]

“We couldn’t have dreamed of better training partners and better competitors. They’ve supported us from the beginning, when we announced our return.” Laurence Fournier-Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron on Madison Chock and Evan Bates

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Laurence Fournier-Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron on European Championships and Olympic preparation. original source: [...]

Carolina Kostner: “The mistake is thinking that a success, or achieving a goal, changes us. In reality, I think the change happens before and then allows you to live that important moment with presence and clarity.”

Posted on 2026-02-01 • 1 comment

Carolina Kostner reflects on her lifelong journey in figure skating. original source: vanityfair.it dd. 24th [...]