Quick Info
| Profession | Figure Skater |
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| Nationality | Japanese |
| Date of Birth | 09/04/2000 |
| Age | 26 years |
| Birthplace | Kobe, Japan |
Latest News about Kaori Sakamoto
29/03/2026
Kaori Sakamoto won the silver medal in women's singles figure skating at the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics. She also contributed to Japan's silver medal in the team event, winning both the short and long program segments with a season's best free skate score of 148.62 points.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Three-time consecutive World Champion (2022-2024) and Olympic medalist. First Japanese woman to win a World title since Mao Asada in 2014. First woman since Peggy Fleming (1966-1968) to win three consecutive World Championships. |
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| Career Span | 2017-2026 (planning retirement after 2025/26 season) |
| Notable Achievement | Completed Career Grand Slam with gold medals across all major ISU championship events |
Physical Stats & More
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Educational Qualification(s)
| University | Kobe Gakuin University |
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| Degree | Economics |
| Graduation Year | 2023 |
| Study Mode | Remote classes while competing |
Personal Life
| Retirement Plans | Plans to retire from competitive skating after 2025/26 season and pursue coaching |
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| Olympic Flag Bearer | Selected as Japan's flag bearer for 2026 Olympic closing ceremony (with speed skater Wataru Morishige) |
| Hobbies | Driving, watching movies, painting, handicrafts |
Career
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| Training Base | Kobe | ||||||||||||
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| Olympic Appearances | Three Olympic Winter Games (2018 PyeongChang, 2022 Beijing, 2026 Milan) | ||||||||||||
| Club | Sysmex |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Made international breakthrough in 2018 at age 17 with Four Continents Championship | |
| 2. Won World Junior bronze in 2017 | |
| 3. Finished sixth at 2018 PyeongChang Olympics in her debut | |
| 4. Went undefeated in international competition during 2023-24 season | |
| 5. Only women's singles skater from Japan to compete at three Olympic Winter Games | |
| 6. Nominated for ISU Skating Award 2024 in Most Valuable Skater category | |
| 7. Started skating on November 18, 2003 | |
| 8. Won both women's short and long program segments of the 2026 Olympic Team Event with a season's best free skate score of 148.62 points |