The Japanese figure skating pair of Riku Miura and Ruyichi Kihara won gold in pairs skating at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, setting a world record in the process.
At the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, the Japanese figure skating pair Riku Miura and Ruyichi Kihara achieved a historic victory by winning the gold medal in pairs skating while breaking the world record. Initially holding fifth place after the short program, the duo delivered an outstanding free skate performance, earning a total of 158.13 points in that segment and boosting their overall score to 231.24 points, which improved their personal best by five points. This gold medal marks Japan's first-ever Olympic gold in the pairs figure skating event.
The silver medal was awarded to the Georgian pair of Anastasija Metelkina and Luka Berulava, who scored 221.75 points, with their free skate earning the second-highest score of 146.29 points. This result is particularly significant as it represents Georgia's first-ever medal at the Winter Olympics, showcasing the emerging talent of figure skating in the country.
The German pair of Minerva Fabienne Hase and Nikita Volodin, who led after the short program, secured the bronze medal with a free skate score of 139.08 points. The competition highlighted a remarkable array of performances, underscoring the increasing competitiveness in the sport and the historic achievements of the participating athletes.
