Yuko kawaguchi biography channel
Yuko Kawaguchi (also: Kavaguti; born November 20, in Funabashi, Chiba, Japan) is a Japanese-Russian pair skater, who has represented Japan, the USA, and Russia in international competition.
Yuko kawaguchi biography channel JGP Mexico. They then competed at the Cup of Russia where they were 2nd after the short program and 1st in the free skate. Skate America champions pairs. Skate Canada International figure skating champions pairs.She currently competes with Alexander Smirnov, representing Russia. They are the & Russian Champions, the European silver medalists, and the World Bronze Medalists.
Biography[]
Kawaguchi previously competed as a singles skater for Japan, then switched to pairs and skated with Alexander Markuntsov. They teamed up in , and were the first Japanese pair team to medal at an ISU championships, which they did at the World Junior Figure Skating Championships in
Kawaguchi and Markuntsov broke up in and Kawaguchi then skated with Devin Patrick for the United States, with whom she competed twice at the United States Figure Skating Championships.
She teamed up with Alexander Smirnov in the spring of and now competes with him, representing Russia. The pair are coached by Tamara Moskvina.
Biography channel ghost kit GP Skate America. Yubileyny Sport Club. In the middle of the program Kavaguti's shoulder dislocated but she was able to get it back into place and carry on with the rest of the program. As a Russian citizen, Kavagui has won many medals, including gold at Skate Canada International.She is fluent in Russian and English. She attended university in Saint Petersburg and studied international politics. In December ,[1] she acquired Russian nationality to earn an Olympic berth.[2]
| Season | Short Program | Free Skating |
|---|---|---|
| The Swan by Camille Saint-Saëns | I Pagliacci by Ruggero Leoncavallo | |
| Introduction and Rondo capriccioso by Camille Saint-Saëns | Love Story Soundtrack by Francis Lai | |
| Introduction and Rondo capriccioso by Camille Saint-Saëns | Piano Concerto by Camille Saint-Saëns Bachianas Brasileiras by Heitor Villa-Lobos Van Helsing Soundtrack by Alan Silvestri |
Competitive highlights[]
Pairs career[]
Results for Russia[]
(with Smirnov)
Results for Japan/United States[]
(with Patrick)
| Event | ||
|---|---|---|
| U.S.
Championships | 15th | |
| Japanese Championships | 1st | |
| Midwestern Sectionals | 2nd |
Results for Japan[]
(with Markuntsov)
| Event | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | 15th | 13th | 14th |
| Four Continents Championships | 8th | 9th | 7th |
| World Junior Championships | 2nd | ||
| Japanese Championships | 1st | 1st | |
| Japanese Junior Championships | 1st | ||
| NHK Trophy | WD | 5th | |
| Skate America | 6th | 5th | |
| Trophee Lalique | 6th | ||
| Junior Grand Prix Final | 3rd | ||
| Junior Grand Prix, China | 3rd | ||
| Junior Grand Prix, Mexico | 1st |
Singles career[]
| Event | ||
|---|---|---|
| Japanese Jr.
Championships | 3rd | |
| Junior Grand Prix, Mexico | 1st | |
| Junior Grand Prix, Hungary | 8th |