Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara of Japan secured the gold medal in pairs figure skating at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics on Wednesday, February 17, 2026, marking Japan’s first Olympic gold in the event. The pair delivered a flawless performance, according to NBC Olympics.
The victory comes as China, previously dominant in the discipline, was displaced from the top position. The New York Times reported on the shift in power, noting Japan’s triumph.
The United States finished in the top ten, according to USA Today, though specific placement details were not immediately available.
Day 11 of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics likewise saw events unfold beyond figure skating, as detailed by The Athletic. However, the focus remained on Miura and Kihara’s performance, which was described as “flawless” and secured their place in Olympic history.
