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Japan has its first-ever Olympic gold medal for pairs figure skating. Ice skater Riku Miura and her partner Ryuichi Kihara a highly appreciative crowd on their way to placing first in the pairs free skate competition. Their outstanding and dynamic performance also a world record. After the first round, the pair a fair way down the field of contenders for gold. They they would have to out all the stops to any chance of getting a medal. And they that with aplomb. Their routine a stunning display of athleticism, daring, speed, and technique. The spectators at the Milano Ice Skating Arena the duo a standing ovation to thunderous applause.

The couple shell-shocked after leaving the ice to speak to waiting reporters. An out-of-breath Mr Kihara : "We were to nail it." He added: "It's still unbelievable. I never we could win gold today, so it incredibly good." The couple first up in 2019. Ms Miura said: "We have had so many experiences over the past seven years and we have a lot, so I think that is the reason why we managed to triumph and the gold medal." Their coach, Bruno Marcotte, them with praise. He said: "I think today they were able to create magic. They skated with their heart. Their connection really through, and it was just pure magic."