History of Riku Miura in Timeline

Riku Miura is a highly accomplished Japanese pair skater. Partnered with Ryuichi Kihara, she has achieved significant success, including winning the 2026 Olympic gold medal, the 2023 and 2025 World Championships. Furthermore, she is a two-time World silver medalist, a two-time Four Continents champion, and a two-time Grand Prix Final champion. Their consistent performance has earned them multiple Grand Prix and Challenger Series medals, as well as two Japanese national titles. Additionally, they secured silver medals in the team event at both the 2022 and 2026 Winter Olympics, solidifying their status as a top pair skating team.

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December 17, 2001: Riku Miura's Birth

On December 17, 2001, Riku Miura was born. She is a Japanese pair skater.

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2011: Began Figure Skating

In 2011, Riku Miura began figure skating as a singles skater.

2011: First Medal for Japan in the Pairs Event

In 2021, Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara won the silver medal at Skate America, marking the first medal for Japan in the pairs event on the Grand Prix circuit since 2011.

2015: Teamed Up with Shoya Ichihashi

In 2015, Riku Miura teamed up with Shoya Ichihashi.

2017: World Junior Championships

In 2017, Riku Miura, with her partner Shoya Ichihashi, competed at the World Junior Championships.

2018: Competed at the 2018 Four Continents and World Junior Championships

In 2018, Riku Miura and Shoya Ichihashi finished tenth at the Four Continents Championships and the World Junior Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria.

2019: International Debut and National Title

In 2019, Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara made their international debut at the NHK Trophy, finishing fifth. They later became the Japanese national champions.

2019: 2019-20 Japanese National Champion

In 2019-20, Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara became Japanese national champions.

2020: Skate Canada International Cancellation

In 2020, Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara were assigned to compete at Skate Canada International, but the event was cancelled due to the pandemic.

2020: World Championships Cancellation

In 2020, after finishing eighth at the Four Continents Championships, Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara were scheduled to compete at the World Championships in Montreal, but the event was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

2021: Named to the Olympic Team

Due to the Omicron variant in 2021, Miura and Kihara did not participate in the Japan Championships but were directly named to the Japanese Olympic team.

2021: World Championships and World Team Trophy

In 2021, Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara placed tenth at the World Championships in Stockholm and finished third in both segments at the World Team Trophy, helping Team Japan to win the bronze medal.

2021: Autumn Classic International Gold Medal

In 2021, Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara won the gold medal at the CS Autumn Classic International.

2021: 2021 Skate America Silver and 2021 NHK Trophy Bronze

In 2021, Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara won the silver medal at Skate America and the bronze medal at the NHK Trophy. Their silver medal marked the first medal for Japan in the pairs event on the Grand Prix circuit since 2011.

2022: Lost Luggage and Japan Championships Withdrawal

In 2022, Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara were scheduled to compete at the Japan Championships, but their travel was disrupted by a winter storm, resulting in lost luggage, including their skates, and their inability to compete.

2022: 2022 World Silver Medalist

In 2022, Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara won a silver medal at the World Championships.

2022: 2022 World Championships Silver Medal

In 2022, Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara won the silver medal at the World Championships, becoming the second Japanese pair team to win a World medal.

2022: Celebration at Olympic Team Event

In 2022, all members of the Olympic Team Event, including Miura and Kihara, were invited to center stage during the event's gala exhibition. They wore their Olympic costumes and medals to celebrate their achievement.

2022: 2022 Winter Olympics Team Event Silver Medal and Pairs Event Performance

In 2022, at the Winter Olympics, Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara won the silver medal in the team event and placed seventh overall in the pairs event.

2022: Injury and Grand Prix Gold Medals

In July 2022, Riku Miura injured her shoulder but recovered to win gold at Skate Canada International and the NHK Trophy with Ryuichi Kihara, qualifying them for the Grand Prix Final. Sleeping at Last earned praise for the music in their free skate program.

2023: 2023 World Champion

In 2023, Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara became World champions in pair skating.

2023: 2023 World Team Trophy Bronze Medal

In 2023, Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara helped Team Japan win the bronze medal at the World Team Trophy in Tokyo.

2023: Kihara's Injury and Grand Prix Withdrawals

In 2023, Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara started the year at the CS Autumn Classic International, winning the silver medal. However, Kihara was diagnosed with lumbar spondylosis and the team withdrew from the Grand Prix.

2023: 2023 Four Continents Championships Gold Medal

In 2023, Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara won the gold medal at the Four Continents Championships in Colorado Springs.

2023: 2023 World Championships Gold Medal

In 2023, Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara won the gold medal at the World Championships held in Saitama, Japan, becoming the first Japanese World pairs champions.

2024: 2024 World Championships Silver Medal and Kihara's Health Issues

At the 2024 World Championships in Montreal, Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara won the silver medal. Kihara was later diagnosed with exercise-induced asthma.

2024: 2022 Olympic Team Event Silver Medal Ceremony

During the 2024 Paris Olympics, Riku Miura, Ryuichi Kihara and their teammates received their silver medals from the 2022 Olympic Figure Skating Team Event.

2024: Silver at Grand Prix Final and Second National Title

In 2024, Miura and Kihara secured a silver medal at the Grand Prix Final in Grenoble, France, following behind Hase and Volodin of Germany. Subsequently, they achieved their second national title at the 2024–25 Japan Championships. Kihara acknowledged mistakes made during the Final but expressed optimism for improvement in preparation for the Olympics.

2024: Silver at NHK Trophy

In 2024, Miura and Kihara won silver at the NHK Trophy, finishing behind Metelkina and Berulava. Miura expressed happiness with their free program, noting that it earned one point more than at 2024 Skate America.

2024: 2024 CS Lombardia Trophy Silver Medal

In 2024, Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara competed at the CS Lombardia Trophy and won the silver medal after Kihara slipped during a lift.

2024: 2024 World Silver Medalist

In 2024, Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara won a silver medal at the World Championships.

2024: 2024 Skate America Gold Medal

In 2024, Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara won the gold medal at the 2024 Skate America. This marked their return to the Grand Prix series after two years, and Kihara's recent diagnosis with asthma.

2024: 2024 Four Continents Championships Silver Medal

In 2024, Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara won the silver medal at the Four Continents Championships in Shanghai after Kihara recovered from his back injury.

2025: World Team Trophy

In 2025, Miura and Kihara competed at the World Team Trophy for Team Japan, winning all segments of the pair's event with personal best scores, contributing to Team Japan's second-place finish overall. Kihara reflected on the hard season and expressed gratitude for the experience as they looked forward to the Olympic year.

2025: Grand Prix Final Title and Japan Championships

In 2025, Miura and Kihara placed first in the short program at the Grand Prix Final. They finished second in the free skate behind Hase and Volodin of Germany but won the event overall to take their second Grand Prix Final title. Miura expressed gratitude for the support of the audience in her home country.

2025: ISU Grand Prix de France Gold

In 2025, Miura and Kihara secured their fourth ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating gold at the Grand Prix de France. Miura highlighted their improved performance, particularly in landing previously missed elements cleanly.

2025: Second Consecutive Skate America Title

In 2025, Miura and Kihara won their second consecutive Skate America title, qualifying for the 2025-26 Grand Prix Final. Miura expressed pride in achieving scores in the 140s and anticipated increased confidence for future competitions.

2025: 2025 World Champion

In 2025, Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara became World champions in pair skating.

2025: Win at Four Continents Championships

In 2025, at the Four Continents Championships in Seoul, South Korea, Miura and Kihara won both the short program and the free skate, securing their second event title, despite some struggles by Miura. She noted that they achieved their season-best score.

2025: Second World Title at World Championships

In 2025, at the World Championships in Boston, Massachusetts, Miura and Kihara won their second World title, placing first overall after a solid short program and second in the free skate. Miura expressed happiness despite small mistakes and reflected on the hard times and emotions experienced in the last two years.

2026: 2026 Olympic Champion

In 2026, Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara became Olympic champions in pair skating.

2026: Named to Winter Olympics Team

In 2026, after withdrawing from the Japan Championships due to Miura's shoulder dislocation, Miura and Kihara were officially named to the 2026 Winter Olympic team.

2026: First Place in Winter Olympics Team Event

On February 6, 2026, Miura and Kihara competed in the Winter Olympics Figure Skating Team Event, placing first in the Short Program with a new personal best score. Miura expressed happiness with their performance and reflected on the strength gained from overcoming injuries over the past four years.