Madison Chock and Evan Bates excelled with a season-best score of 88.74 in the rhythm dance at the ISU Grand Prix Final 2025 in Nagoya, Japan, putting them in pole position for their third straight title. The US duo leads Guillaume Cizeron/Laurence Fournier-Beaudry of France and Canada's Piper Gilles/Paul Poirier ahead of the free skate.
In a historic achievement, 17-year-old Seo Minkyu became the first male skater from the Republic of Korea to win the Junior Grand Prix Final 2025 in Nagoya, boasting a personal best score of 255.91. He outperformed world champion Nakata Rio, who took second, while USA's Lucius Kazanecki secured bronze, marking a thrilling competition.
Shimada Mao dazzles at the ISU Junior Grand Prix Final 2025, clinching her record fourth consecutive women's title in Nagoya, Japan. With an impressive total score of 218.13, the 17-year-old outperformed South Korea's Kim Yujae and her teammate Okada Mei, securing gold in her final junior season, while eyeing Olympic qualifications.
In a thrilling showdown at the 2025 ISU Grand Prix Final in Nagoya, Japanese duo Miura Riku and Kihara Ryuichi reclaimed their title, finishing with a total of 225.21 points. Though second in their free skate, they outperformed Italy's Sara Conti/Niccolo Macii and Germany's Minerva Hase/Nikita Volodin, securing victory after three years.
In a stunning display, 20-year-old Chiba Mone leads the ISU Grand Prix Final 2025 after achieving a personal best of 77.27 in the women's short program. She tops reigning champion Alysa Liu’s 75.79, with Nakai Ami in third at 73.91. Three-time world champ Sakamoto Kaori finishes fifth, marking her final appearance.
In a dramatic start to the 2025 ISU Grand Prix Final in Nagoya, defending champion Amber Glenn struggled, placing sixth after her short program. The American skater popped her opening triple Axel but recovered slightly with a triple flip-triple toe-loop combo. Leading the competition is Japan's Chiba Mone, scoring 77.27.