Takahito Mura 'breaks ice' to join Japanese elite
- Published: 18 Nov 2012 at 09.47
- Online news: Asia
Japan's Takahito Mura hailed his first ever senior medal as proof that he has finally earned his place among the elite of Japanese figure skating.
Takahito Mura of Japan competes in men's free skating program during the Trophee Eric Bompard, fifth in the six-round ISU Grand Prix figure skating series, on November 17, at Bercy congress hall (POPB) in Paris. Mura hailed his first ever senior medal as proof that he has finally earned his place among the elite of Japanese figure skating.
The depth of talent in Japan has meant that the 21-year-old from Okayama has been overshadowed by his compatriots, finishing just fifth in the last two national championships.
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