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Interview with Rino Matsuike

 Interview with Rino Matsuike

At Skate Canada International 2024 in Halifax, I had the privilege of speaking with Rino Matsuike just before her flight back to Japan. Rino, who earned a silver medal at this event, previously captured bronze in 2023. Rino’s journey is a testament to perseverance and excellence in figure skating, making her success all the more inspiring. During our brief 10-minute chat, I was captivated by her humility following such a thrilling night.  I hope you enjoy the interview as much as I do!

Interview with Haein Lee

Interview with Haein Lee

Haein Lee is the 2023 World silver medalist, the 2023 Four Continents champion, and a six-time South Korean national senior medalist. Season 2022-2023 is definitely her era of glam and glory, but this season seems to be a rocky one for her. In Montreal, Haein earned her small bronze medal in the short program of 2024 Worlds with a score of 73.55. But the difficult free skate pushed her off the podium. We got the chance to catch up with Haein on gala day, hoping to know more about her mental games, skating career, identity, and have a glimpse of what her life outside of the rink is like.

Interview with Young You at GP Espoo

Interview with Young You at GP Espoo

In her fifth season competing in the Grand Prix series, Young You finished in 8th with a total score of 168.14 at her second Grand Prix assignment at Grand Prix Espoo. This season, She is working hard on building up her condition after recovering from injuries last season. we discussed her season thus far, a reflection on programs past (as well as future potential programs), and how much her fans mean to her.