Meet the Quad God's Top Rival at the Winter Olympics: Japan’s Yuma Kagiyama
Summary
At the Winter Olympics, Japan's Yuma Kagiyama is one of the top contenders in the men's figure skating event. He is challenging the favorite, the United States' Ilia Malinin, known as the "Quad God." Kagiyama has previously outperformed Malinin in the short program segment.Key Facts
- Ilia Malinin from the United States is the favorite to win gold in men's figure skating at the Winter Olympics.
- Malinin is known for his quadruple jumps and has not lost in over two years.
- Yuma Kagiyama, from Nagoya, Japan, is 22 years old and a top contender.
- Kagiyama has finished second behind Malinin at recent Grand Prix Finals.
- He won a silver medal at the last Olympics, finishing behind Nathan Chen.
- Kagiyama excels in the short program due to his smooth skating and presentation.
- He has previously beaten Malinin in technical scoring during the short program.
- Malinin's strength lies in the free skate, where he performs multiple quadruple jumps.
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