Takahiko Kozuka
Encyclopedia
is a Japanese
figure skater
. He is the 2011 World silver medalist
and Japanese national champion
, the 2006 World Junior Champion
, the 2009 Four Continents bronze medalist
, a two-time Grand Prix Final medalist and the 2005-2006 Junior Grand Prix Final champion
.
. His father, Tsuguhiko Kozuka
, was a singles skater and competed at the 1968 Olympics, his mother was an ice dancer, and his grandfather, Mitsuhiko Kozuka, was prominent in early Japanese skating. As both his parents are coaches, he stepped onto the ice at age three and began skating seriously at five.
Kozuka was inspired by Yuka Sato
's win at the 1994 World Championships
. His university thesis compares jumps performed on the floor to those on the ice.
.
series. He won the bronze medal at the 2006 NHK Trophy
and placed 6th in the 2006 Trophée Eric Bompard
. He placed 6th in the 2006-2007 Japanese Championships and 4th in the 2007 Asian Winter Games.
In the 2007-2008 season, he won the silver medal at the 2007-2008 Japan Championships
. He placed 8th at the 2008 Four Continents
and 8th at the 2008 Worlds
.
In the 2008-2009 season, he won the silver medal at the 2008-2009 Grand Prix Final. He won another national silver medal at the 2008-2009 Japan Championships. He won the bronze medal at the 2009 Four Continents
and placed 6th at the 2009 Worlds
.
scoring 186.00.
He won the bronze medal at the 2010 Japanese National Championships with 236.13 points, placing second in the short program and third in the free skate, and thus qualified to compete at the 2010 Winter Olympics
and at the 2010 World Championships
.
He finished eighth overall in the men's singles
at the 2010 Winter Olympics
with 231.19 points. At the 2010 Worlds
he finished in tenth position with a total of 216.73 points.
and the 2010 Trophée Eric Bompard
. He won the 2010 Cup of China with 233.51 points, placing first in both the short program and the free skate. He went on to win the 2010 Trophée Eric Bompard with 248.07, again winning both segments of the competition. He was the top qualifier for the men's event at the 2010-11 Grand Prix Final
.
During a practice session at the Grand Prix Final
, Kozuka inadvertently collided with Daisuke Takahashi
. Both were shaken but went on to compete at the event. Kozuka said, "I apologized to him and he accepted the apology with a smile and claimed that he was not in pain but I still feel awful about it. I promised him and his coach that it will never happen again." Kozuka was fourth in the short program and second in the free skate, and won the bronze medal.
Kozuka won his first national title in December 2010, placing first in both the short program and the free skate to total 251.93 points. He was sent to the 2011 World Championships
. He placed sixth in the short program but moved to second overall after the long program and won his first World medal.
and 2011 NHK Trophy
for the 2011–12 Grand Prix
season.
Japanese people
The are an ethnic group originating in the Japanese archipelago and are the predominant ethnic group of Japan. Worldwide, approximately 130 million people are of Japanese descent; of these, approximately 127 million are residents of Japan. People of Japanese ancestry who live in other countries...
figure skater
Figure skating
Figure skating is an Olympic sport in which individuals, pairs, or groups perform spins, jumps, footwork and other intricate and challenging moves on ice skates. Figure skaters compete at various levels from beginner up to the Olympic level , and at local, national, and international competitions...
. He is the 2011 World silver medalist
2011 World Figure Skating Championships
The 2011 World Figure Skating Championships are the World Figure Skating Championships for the 2010–2011 season. They are an annual figure skating competition in which elite figure skaters compete for the title of World Champion....
and Japanese national champion
Japan Figure Skating Championships
The Japan or All-Japan Figure Skating Championships are a figure skating national championship held annually to determine the national champions of Japan. Skaters compete in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies singles, pair skating, and ice dancing, although not every discipline has been held...
, the 2006 World Junior Champion
2006 World Junior Figure Skating Championships
The World Junior Figure Skating Championships is an annual figure skating competition. The 2006 competition took place in Ljubljana, Slovenia from March 6–12, 2006...
, the 2009 Four Continents bronze medalist
Four Continents Figure Skating Championships
The Four Continents Figure Skating Championships is an annual figure skating competition. The International Skating Union established it in 1999 to provide skaters representing non-European countries with a similar competition to the much older European Figure Skating Championships and a chance...
, a two-time Grand Prix Final medalist and the 2005-2006 Junior Grand Prix Final champion
2005-2006 ISU Junior Grand Prix
The 2005–2006 ISU Junior Grand Prix was the ninth season of the ISU Junior Grand Prix, a series of international junior level competitions organized by the International Skating Union. It was the junior-level complement to the Grand Prix of Figure Skating, which was for senior-level skaters....
.
Personal life
Kozuka was born in Nagoya, JapanJapan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
. His father, Tsuguhiko Kozuka
Tsuguhiko Kozuka
is a Japanese figure skater who is now a coach. He won the three-time Japan Figure Skating Championships. He placed 18th in the 1968 Winter Olympic Games. He is the father of Takahiko Kozuka.He is now an International Judge for Japan.-Results:-References:...
, was a singles skater and competed at the 1968 Olympics, his mother was an ice dancer, and his grandfather, Mitsuhiko Kozuka, was prominent in early Japanese skating. As both his parents are coaches, he stepped onto the ice at age three and began skating seriously at five.
Kozuka was inspired by Yuka Sato
Yuka Sato
is a Japanese figure skater. She is the 1994 World Champion, the 1990 World Junior Champion and the 1993 & 1994 Japanese national champion. She placed 7th at the 1992 Winter Olympics and 5th at the 1994 Winter Olympics.-Personal life:...
's win at the 1994 World Championships
1994 World Figure Skating Championships
The World Figure Skating Championships is an annual figure skating competition sanctioned by the International Skating Union in which elite figure skaters compete for the title of World Champion. This event is considered the most prestigious of the ISU Championships...
. His university thesis compares jumps performed on the floor to those on the ice.
Early career
In the 2005- 2006 season, he won the 2005-2006 ISU Junior Grand Prix Final, the 2005-06 Japanese Junior Championships, and the 2006 World Junior Championships2006 World Junior Figure Skating Championships
The World Junior Figure Skating Championships is an annual figure skating competition. The 2006 competition took place in Ljubljana, Slovenia from March 6–12, 2006...
.
2006–2009
In the 2006-2007 season, he debuted on the ISU Grand Prix of Figure SkatingISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating
The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating is a series of international invitational competitions organized by the International Skating Union. Elite figure skaters compete in the disciplines of ladies' singles, men's singles, pair skating, and ice dancing...
series. He won the bronze medal at the 2006 NHK Trophy
2006 NHK Trophy
The NHK Trophy is an international, senior-level invitation-only figure skating competition. Elite figure skaters compete in the disciplines of ladies' singles, men's singles, pair skating, and ice dancing. The location changes yearly...
and placed 6th in the 2006 Trophée Eric Bompard
2006 Trophée Eric Bompard
The Trophée Eric Bompard is an annual figure skating competition which takes place in Paris, France. It was the fourth of six international qualifying events in the 2006–2007 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series. The competition is named after the Eric Bompard company, which has been its chief...
. He placed 6th in the 2006-2007 Japanese Championships and 4th in the 2007 Asian Winter Games.
In the 2007-2008 season, he won the silver medal at the 2007-2008 Japan Championships
2007-2008 Japan Figure Skating Championships
The 2007–2008 Japan Figure Skating Championships were the 76th Japan Figure Skating Championships to be held. They were held in Kadoma, Osaka at the Namihaya Dome arena from December 26-28 , 2007. National Champions were crowned in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies singles, and ice dancing...
. He placed 8th at the 2008 Four Continents
2008 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships
The 2008 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships are the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships for the 2007/2008 season. Commonly abbreviated "4CC", they are an annual figure skating competition in which elite figure skaters compete for the title of Four Continents Champion. Skaters...
and 8th at the 2008 Worlds
2008 World Figure Skating Championships
The 2008 World Figure Skating Championships was the World Figure Skating Championships of the 2007–2008 figure skating season. The World Championships are an annual figure skating competition in which elite figure skaters compete for the title of World Champion. The event was open to figure skaters...
.
In the 2008-2009 season, he won the silver medal at the 2008-2009 Grand Prix Final. He won another national silver medal at the 2008-2009 Japan Championships. He won the bronze medal at the 2009 Four Continents
2009 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships
The 2009 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships was the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships for the 2008–2009 season. Skaters competed in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies singles, pairs, and ice dancing. The competition was open to skaters from a non-European Member nation of...
and placed 6th at the 2009 Worlds
2009 World Figure Skating Championships
The 2009 World Figure Skating Championships were the World Figure Skating Championships for the 2008–2009 season. Commonly called "Worlds", they are an annual figure skating competition in which elite figure skaters compete for the title of World Champion...
.
2009–2010 season
In the 2009-2010 season he won the silver medal at the 2009 Cup of Russia earning 215.13 points and placed seventh in the 2009 NHK Trophy2009 NHK Trophy
The 2009 NHK Trophy was the NHK Trophy Grand Prix competition of the 2009–2010 figure skating season. It was the fourth event of six in the 2009–2010 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating, a senior-level international invitational competition series. Skaters earned points towards qualifying for the...
scoring 186.00.
He won the bronze medal at the 2010 Japanese National Championships with 236.13 points, placing second in the short program and third in the free skate, and thus qualified to compete at the 2010 Winter Olympics
2010 Winter Olympics
The 2010 Winter Olympics, officially the XXI Olympic Winter Games or the 21st Winter Olympics, were a major international multi-sport event held from February 12–28, 2010, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with some events held in the suburbs of Richmond, West Vancouver and the University...
and at the 2010 World Championships
2010 World Figure Skating Championships
The 2010 World Figure Skating Championships were the World Figure Skating Championships for the 2009–2010 season. Commonly called "Worlds", they are an annual figure skating competition in which elite figure skaters compete for the title of World Champion...
.
He finished eighth overall in the men's singles
Figure skating at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's singles
The men's single skating competition of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics was held at the Pacific Coliseum on February 16 and February 18 , 2010.-Short program results:-Free skate results:-Overall results:Referee:...
at the 2010 Winter Olympics
2010 Winter Olympics
The 2010 Winter Olympics, officially the XXI Olympic Winter Games or the 21st Winter Olympics, were a major international multi-sport event held from February 12–28, 2010, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with some events held in the suburbs of Richmond, West Vancouver and the University...
with 231.19 points. At the 2010 Worlds
2010 World Figure Skating Championships
The 2010 World Figure Skating Championships were the World Figure Skating Championships for the 2009–2010 season. Commonly called "Worlds", they are an annual figure skating competition in which elite figure skaters compete for the title of World Champion...
he finished in tenth position with a total of 216.73 points.
2010–2011 season
Kozuka's assigned events for the 2010-2011 ISU Grand Prix season were the 2010 Cup of China2010 Cup of China
The 2010 Cup of China was the Cup of China Grand Prix competition of the 2010–2011 season. Organized by the Chinese Skating Association, it was the third event of six in the 2010–2011 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating, a senior-level international invitational competition series.The event was held...
and the 2010 Trophée Eric Bompard
2010 Trophée Eric Bompard
The 2010 Trophée Eric Bompard was the Trophée Eric Bompard Grand Prix competition of the 2010–2011 season. Organized by the Federation Française des Sports de Glace, it was the last of six events in the 2010–2011 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating, a senior-level international invitational...
. He won the 2010 Cup of China with 233.51 points, placing first in both the short program and the free skate. He went on to win the 2010 Trophée Eric Bompard with 248.07, again winning both segments of the competition. He was the top qualifier for the men's event at the 2010-11 Grand Prix Final
2010–2011 Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final
The 2010–2011 Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final is the Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final and the Junior Grand Prix Final competition of the 2010–2011 season...
.
During a practice session at the Grand Prix Final
2010–2011 Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final
The 2010–2011 Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final is the Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final and the Junior Grand Prix Final competition of the 2010–2011 season...
, Kozuka inadvertently collided with Daisuke Takahashi
Daisuke Takahashi
is a Japanese figure skater, notable as the 2010 Olympic bronze medalist, the 2010 World Champion, the 2007 World silver medalist, a two-time Four Continents Champion, and a four-time Japanese national champion....
. Both were shaken but went on to compete at the event. Kozuka said, "I apologized to him and he accepted the apology with a smile and claimed that he was not in pain but I still feel awful about it. I promised him and his coach that it will never happen again." Kozuka was fourth in the short program and second in the free skate, and won the bronze medal.
Kozuka won his first national title in December 2010, placing first in both the short program and the free skate to total 251.93 points. He was sent to the 2011 World Championships
2011 World Figure Skating Championships
The 2011 World Figure Skating Championships are the World Figure Skating Championships for the 2010–2011 season. They are an annual figure skating competition in which elite figure skaters compete for the title of World Champion....
. He placed sixth in the short program but moved to second overall after the long program and won his first World medal.
2011–2012 season
Kozuka was assigned to 2011 Skate America2011 Skate America
The 2011 Skate America was an ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating competition in the 2011–2012 season. Organized by the United States Figure Skating Association, it was the first of six events in the 2011–2012 ISU Grand Prix, a series of senior-level international invitational competitions.The event...
and 2011 NHK Trophy
2011 NHK Trophy
The 2011 NHK Trophy will be the NHK Trophy Grand Prix competition of the 2011–2012 season and the fourth of six events in the 2011–2012 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating, a senior-level international invitational competition series. The event is organized annually by the Japan Skating Federation.The...
for the 2011–12 Grand Prix
2011–12 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating
The 2011–2012 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating will be a series of senior international figure skating competitions in the 2011–2012 season. Skaters will compete in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies singles, pair skating, and ice dancing at six invitational competitions in the fall of 2011...
season.
Programs
| Season | Short program | Free skating Free skating The free skating competition of figure skating, sometimes called the "free skate" or "long program", is usually the second of two phases in major figure skating competitions in single skating and pair skating. It is the longer of the two programs, the other one being the Short Program... |
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Senior results
| Event | 2006–07 | 2007–08 | 2008–09 | 2009–10 | 2010–11 | 2011–12 |
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| Winter Olympic Games | 8th | |||||
| World Championships World Figure Skating Championships The World Figure Skating Championships is an annual figure skating competition sanctioned by the International Skating Union in which elite figure skaters compete for the title of World Champion... |
8th | 6th | 10th | 2nd | ||
| Four Continents Championships | 8th | 3rd | 4th | |||
| Japanese Championships | 6th | 2nd | 2nd | 3rd | 1st | |
| Grand Prix Final | 2nd | 3rd | ||||
| Cup of China Cup of China The Cup of China is an international, senior-level figure skating competition held as part of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series. The location changes yearly. Figure skaters compete in the disciplines of ladies' singles, men's singles, pair skating, and ice dancing.The Cup of China is... |
1st | |||||
| Cup of Russia Cup of Russia The Cup of Russia is an international, senior-level figure skating competition held as part of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series. Figure skaters compete in the disciplines of ladies' singles, men's singles, pair skating, and ice dancing. It was held as the Rostelecom Cup in 2009 after... |
5th | 2nd | ||||
| Trophée Eric Bompard Trophée Eric Bompard The Trophée Eric Bompard is an international, senior-level figure skating competition held as part of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series. The Trophée Eric Bompard was formerly known as the Trophée Lalique... |
6th | 2nd | 1st | |||
| Skate America Skate America Skate America is an international, senior-level figure skating competition held as part of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series. It is organized by the United States Figure Skating Association. The location changes yearly... |
8th | 1st | 3rd | |||
| NHK Trophy NHK Trophy The NHK Trophy is an international, senior-level figure skating competition held as part of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series. Figure skaters compete in the disciplines of ladies' singles, men's singles, pair skating, and ice dancing.... |
3rd | 7th | 2nd | |||
| Asian Winter Games Asian Winter Games The Asian Winter Games is a multi-sport event held every four years for members of the Olympic Council of Asia which features winter events. The Japanese Olympic Committee first suggested the idea of holding a winter version of the Asian Games in 1982... |
4th |
Junior results
| Event | 2002–03 | 2003–04 | 2004–05 | 2005–06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Junior Championships World Junior Figure Skating Championships The World Junior Figure Skating Championships is an annual figure skating competition sanctioned by the International Skating Union in which younger figure skaters compete for the title of World Junior Champion... |
1st | |||
| Japanese Championships | 4th | 4th | ||
| Japanese Junior Championships Japan Junior Figure Skating Championships The Japan Junior Figure Skating Championships is a figure skating competition held annually to crown the national champions on the Junior level for Japan. The first Japan Junior Figure Skating Championships was held in 1931. It is the junior level equivalent of the Japan Figure Skating Championships... |
7th | 6th | 4th | 1st |
| Junior Grand Prix Final | 1st | |||
| Junior Grand Prix, Japan | 1st | |||
| Junior Grand Prix, Canada ISU Junior Grand Prix The ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating is a series of international invitational junior level competitions organized by the International Skating Union. Junior figure skaters compete in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing... |
4th | 2nd | ||
| Junior Grand Prix, Hungary | 7th | |||
| Junior Grand Prix, Poland | 9th | |||
| Junior Grand Prix, Mexico | 2nd |