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!
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.
Evie: So in today's episode we're going to be talking about the 2018 Grand Prix Final. Yay!
Kat: Can't believe it's over!
Evie: It's crazy that it's already at an end.
Tilda: The series is over!
Kat: Yeah, it was amazing like after the last event ended it was just like "Wow... it's over."
Evie: The season is going way too fast.
Tilda: It feels like it's lasted a year or something.
Kat: We never would have been able to tell that it was a hexagon, just because everyone was holding it.
Dani: Guys, real talk, do you think that they're going to run out of shapes at one point?
Kat: Who knows, maybe they'll just stick with this the whole time.
Dani: I'll say that 2019 will have squares or triangles.
Tilda: I do wonder if it's like building a brand as avant-garde, you know?
