Shoma Uno

Shoma Uno, born on December seventeenth, nineteen ninety-seven, is a retired Japanese figure skater renowned for his remarkable achievements on the ice. He has earned a prestigious reputation as a three-time Olympic medalist, securing silver in two thousand eighteen and bronze in two thousand twenty-two, along with a team silver in the same year. His prowess extends to the World Championships, where he has claimed the title of World champion twice, in two thousand twenty-two and two thousand twenty-three, and has also been a silver medalist on two occasions.

In addition to his Olympic and World successes, Uno's accolades include being the champion of the 2019 Four Continents and the two thousand twenty-two to twenty-three Grand Prix Final. His impressive career is highlighted by fourteen Grand Prix medals, comprising eight gold and six silver, and he has dominated the Japanese national scene as a six-time national champion from two thousand sixteen to two thousand nineteen and again in two thousand twenty-two and twenty-three.

At the junior level, Uno showcased his talent by becoming the World Junior champion in two thousand fifteen and winning the Junior Grand Prix Final in the two thousand fourteen to fifteen season. He also earned a silver medal at the 2012 Youth Olympic Games, marking his early promise in the sport.

Shoma Uno made history as the first skater to successfully land a quadruple flip and the second to execute a quadruple loop in international competition, following the legendary Yuzuru Hanyu. In two thousand twenty-three, he became the first man from Japan to achieve back-to-back world titles, further solidifying his legacy in figure skating. Additionally, he holds the record for the highest score by a junior in the short program, showcasing his exceptional talent and dedication to the sport.