Mone Chiba and Yuma Kagiyama won double gold for Japan at the Finlandia Trophy on Saturday, securing their spots in next month's Grand Prix Final in Nagoya. Chiba overtook overnight leader Amber Glenn of the United States in the women's free skate to claim her second Grand Prix gold this season after Skate Canada.
The Finlandia Trophy concluded on Saturday with strong performances from Japanese skaters. In women's singles, Mone Chiba moved ahead of overnight leader Amber Glenn of the United States after the free skate to win gold. This marks her second Grand Prix gold medal this season, following her victory at Skate Canada earlier this month, and secures her berth in the Grand Prix Final in Nagoya.
Yuma Kagiyama claimed gold in men's singles, also qualifying for the Grand Prix Final at home. The double gold medals highlight Japan's strength in figure skating.
Rino Matsuike of Japan rose from sixth place in the free skate to earn the women's bronze medal, adding to the nation's medal tally.