Summary
Kaori Sakamoto, a top figure skater at the Winter Olympics in Milan, will retire after the games without winning a gold medal. Despite excellent performances, Sakamoto narrowly missed out on gold due to a mistake in her final skate. She emotionally concluded her Olympic journey with a special performance at the Olympic Exhibition Gala.
Key Facts
- Kaori Sakamoto competed at the XXV Winter Olympic Games in Milan.
- She performed well but did not win a gold medal.
- USA's Ilia Malinin led his team to gold in the team event, narrowly defeating Japan.
- Sakamoto missed gold in the women's individual event after a small mistake, with Alysa Liu taking first place.
- Sakamoto was a bronze medalist in 2022 and won two silver medals in 2026.
- She announced her retirement from the Olympics after the event.
- She participated in the Olympic Exhibition Gala as her farewell performance.
- Rumors suggest she might compete in the World Championships in Prague, but this is unconfirmed.
