Ryuichi Kihara back in headlines as Japan’s top pair skater—World champ with Riku Miura in 2023/25, Olympic hopefuls whose podium run draws praise and scrutiny. #FigureSkating
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, known as 'RikuRyu,' have won Japan's first Olympic gold in pair skating at the Milan Cortina Games. They initially finished fifth after an error but made a dramatic comeback with a world-record free skate, ending their career with a victory and announcing their retirement. They aim to promote pair skating in Japan.