swan

2018-12-07

I have never thought of myself as superior due to my achievements in skating. When I leave the podium, I am just an ordinary girl who begins everything anew. — Alina Zagitova

*black swan bass drop*

“The ‘White Legend’ program itself is built up from all the things that I experienced during the time of the earthquake disaster, so this time, I’d be great if I can deliver a performance that is filled with my hope to cheer up and brighten up people who are recovering from the earthquake disaster even for just a little bit.” (translation cred.)

Double medals for Japanese ladies at the World Championships

Shoma Uno, See You Again || 2018 World Championships (x, x)

Shoma Uno || 2018 World Championships (BEHIND Photo)

Marin Honda || 2018 SOI Japan: Osaka (x, x)

Yuzuru Hanyu’s Signature Hydroblade

Kazuki Tomono of Japan reacts after his short program at the 2018 World Championships. He scored a personal best of 82.61 on his Worlds debut and was the first skater to qualify for the free skate. Congratulations, Kazuki-kun!

Peng Cheng & Jin Yang, My Drag || 2018 World Championships

Shoma Uno, Winter || 2018 World Championships

Carolina Kostner (ITA) performs her short program to “Ne me quitte pas” at the 2018 World Championships in Milan, winning the segment with a personal best 80.27 points. At 31, Carolina is the oldest ladies’ singles skater in the field and is participating in her 14th World Championships.

Satoko Miyahara, Sayuri || 2018 World Championships