ISU GP Finlandia Trophy 2025: Kagiyama Yuma gets back-to-back wins to secure spot at home Grand Prix Final
In an exhilarating display of athleticism and artistry, Japan’s Kagiyama Yuma clinched consecutive titles in his Grand Prix series by triumphing at the 2025 Finlandia Trophy on Saturday, November 22. This victory follows his already impressive three-peat at the 2025 NHK Trophy, solidifying his status among the world’s best figure skaters.
As the world bronze medallist stepped onto the ice, he showcased a strong start, but faced challenges mid-performance, including a fall on the quad toe loop that momentarily troubled his otherwise magnificent routine. Despite these stumbles, Yuma earned an impressive 182.29 points for his free skate, bringing his total score to 270.45 points, securing both the free program segment and the overall win.
Meanwhile, Adam Siao Him Fa from France skated into the competition with momentum but slipped into second place due to multiple jumping faults. Although he started the free skate atop the leaderboard, he ultimately finished with 256.98 points, thanks to breaking in a new pair of skates.
In a thrilling turn of events, Canada’s Stephen Gogolev celebrated his first podium finish at a Grand Prix event, finishing third overall with a score of 253.61 points. This achievement is particularly important after his absence from last year’s Grand Prix final due to injury.
American skater Jason Brown, who was contention for the podium after coming fourth pre-competition, faltered during the free skate, ultimately landing in fifth with 243.17 points, after suffering a fall on his opening jump combination and facing under-rotations on several elements.
As the figure skating community anticipates the approaching Grand Prix Final in Nagoya, Japan, fans are left buzzing. This event promises fierce competition, especially as Yuma, Adam, and Stephen develop strategies to claim spots in the history books of professional figure skating.
