The true stars of the Games are here! 🥇
Calibro 35 is performing iconic Italian classics just for them, this is their moment to shine! ✨
🎵 How many songs can you recognize?
Which one is your favorite?
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🥈Kaori Sakamoto 🇯🇵 147.67 / 224.90
"I've always been able to deliver at moments like Nationals or the World Championship, when it really counts. So honestly, I keep wondering why I couldn't do it here. That feeling is really strong. I'm quite frustrated."
"I thought about doing the loop, but I could not risk losing any more points. I also don't usually do a loop-toe combination either, so I just decided that I'd land the remaining elements for sure. I didn't go for anything aggressive; I just did it."
"In terms of nerves, I felt good during the short program, and physically, I didn't feel bad at all. I honestly still don't quite understand why it turned out the way it did in that moment. "
On how she was feeling when the scores were announced:
"I thought that if I had landed the toeloop, I would've had those points. But there's no use talking about it once it's over, and I can't take back what I've done. So I just reset my mindset to focus on cheering for Ami.
On how she felt since the Beijing Olympics:
"Four years ago in Beijing, I won what felt like a miraculous bronze medal. Now, four years later, I came here aiming for gold. I'm frustrated that I couldn't win it and ended up with silver. But the fact that I can feel frustrated even though I moved up a medal color shows how much I’ve grown over these past four years. All the experiences I’ve accumulated have led to this growth, and I think that’s something I can be proud of."
On Japan winning two medals:
"I didn't really take on the role of leading Team Japan. I just wanted to lift the mood myself, so that's what I did. Since this is my last Olympics, I wanted to take in every single moment with my own eyes. I was able to cheer for the men and the pairs as well. I just hoped that, even if a little, Team Japan could spend this time feeling positive. I'm glad that feeling came across."
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