Nina Pinzarrone: “At one point, I didn’t even know if I’d make it to Europeans, the Olympics, or Worlds, because I couldn’t train. I came here to do one last competition this season. But I never dared to dream of winning a medal.”

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Nina Pinzarrone, exhausted but proud, reflected on her unexpected bronze at Worlds, overcoming a difficult season and [...]

Yuna Nagaoka and Sumitada Moriguchi: “The experience of overcoming the disappointment of the Olympics together and working hard as a team is something we want to cherish and carry forward into the future.”

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Japanese pair Yuna Nagaoka and Sumitada Moriguchi achieved a personal best and finished fourth at the World [...]

Ilia Malinin: “Which Worlds gold medal was the hardest to win? Probably the first one because I wanted to fulfill all the expectations I had at my first Worlds. Today, I just felt relief after the Olympic season.”

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Ilia Malinin reflects on his third World Championship gold, his exhaustion after the Olympic season, and his hopes to [...]

Ami Nakai: “It’s been such a long season, and I never had to keep jumping the axel this much when I was a junior. Honestly, motivation and maintaining a good condition were really difficult.”

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Ami Nakai finished ninth at Worlds after a challenging season, reflecting on her struggles and determination to keep [...]

Mone Chiba: “For a month after the disappointment of the Olympics, I kept believing in myself and working hard, and I’m glad I did. I was able to end the season with a smile.”

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Mone Chiba set personal bests and finished second at Worlds, turning Olympic disappointment into motivation for a [...]

Natalie and Filip Taschler: “Matrix represents illusion – a controlled reality that feels real until you choose to see beyond it. Through our skating, we express the tension between control and freedom.”

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Natalie and Filip Taschler Unveil the Meaning Behind Their Matrix-Inspired Free Dance original source: [...]

Adam Siao Him Fa: “It’s not one of my main goals, but I know that if I perform, the podium will be there. I really want to try to let go and have confidence in myself.”

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After placing second in the short program at the World Championships, French skater Adam Siao Him Fa reflected on his [...]

“He proved himself a true athlete, a hero of his time. I love talented people and his program – I think it’s wonderful.” Tatiana Tarasova on Ilia Malinin

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Tatiana Tarasova praised Ilia Malinin’s performance at the World Championships, calling him a true athlete and the [...]

Kaori Sakamoto: “At my first Junior GP, here in Czech Republic, there were only a few people in the audience. But now, at Worlds, I can perform surrounded by so many people. Rather than aiming for a fourth title, I want to leave the sport with no regrets.”

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Kaori Sakamoto leads after the short program at her final World Championships, focusing on a performance without [...]

Nina Pinzarrone: “I’m already happy that I can train with the top skaters. I need to build confidence for the free skate. I know I belong here, even though I’m still a bit of a fan-girl training with the best.”

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Belgian figure skater Nina Pinzarrone set a new personal best in the short program at Worlds, surpassing 70 points for [...]

Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron: “As competitors, we’re medal hunters. We’d love to be world champions together. We’re certainly the favorites, so there’s a bit less pressure.”

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French ice dancers Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron are set to compete at the World Championships in [...]

“I understand it’s a scene that TV wants, but we’re here as athletes, not for television. I felt it was a bit too much. It’s a matter of human decency.” Amber Glenn on shielding Kaori Sakamoto from the cameras at the Olympics

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Amber Glenn’s compassion toward Japanese skaters at the World Championships and Olympics was praised, as she [...]

Jia Shin: “Don’t obsess over the results – just show everything I’ve practiced so far! Figure skating itself is my greatest joy. When I can show everything I’ve prepared, I feel immense happiness.”

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With a strong mindset, Jia Shin shares her Olympic reflections and next goals. original source: v.daum.net dd. 27th [...]