Shoma Uno
Japanese figure skater, Olympic medalist
Born
December 17th, 1997
27 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Japan
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A prominent figure skater, achieved significant success in the sport of figure skating. Competed at multiple World Championships and secured the title in 2017. Earned a bronze medal in men's singles at the 2018 Winter Olympics. Gained recognition for innovative jumps and artistic performances on ice. Continues to represent Japan in international competitions, contributing to the country's reputation in figure skating.
2017 World Champion in men's singles
Bronze medalist at 2018 Winter Olympics
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