Rika Kihira (18 = Toyota Motor Co., Ltd.), leader of the short program (SP) among women, registered a total of 234.24 points with 154.90 free points and obtained the second consecutive victory.

At first, he managed quadruple salco. For Japanese girls, it was the first feat in 18 years since Miki Ando, ​​who had his first hit in 2002, added flowers.

After that, there were no major errors like 3 consecutive jumps of 3 flip rotations-1 oiler rotation-3 Sarko rotations and 2 rotations and a half turn of 3 rotations in the second half. After the performance, he smiled and held both fists. Both coaches, Mie Hamada and Stephen Rambiel, were happy to hug.

“I was really motivated because there weren’t many games this time, but with the help of various people, the two teachers also worked hard to teach me. Thanks to the coaches and fans. I’m glad I want to express it firmly.”

For the success of the quadruple sarkho, “This time, I was thinking that I would definitely decide. I thought I would decide for quite a long time, so I was able to get everything out. I’m happy that I was able to jump.”

The first race of the season, which had been postponed due to the influence of the new corona virus. With the beautiful tone of the new free “Baby God Breath You”, it showed steady growth.

This season of Corona’s disaster, he went to Switzerland for a long-term training camp. Both SP and free have created new performances in Europe. Free receives coaching instruction, and Mr. Rambiel from the 2006 Turin Olympic Games Silver Medalist is in charge of the choreography. I refined it in the absence of competition, and after returning to Japan in November, I gained technical knowledge from coach Miei Hamada.

“Jump adopted the teachings from both sides. Straightening the aerial posture. As I consciously moved forward, I improved.”

I overcame the stress of the first race of this season with my daily effort that I couldn’t see the future. Another step, Kihei reached a height.

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