Japanese men’s skater and 2023 National bronze medalist Sota Yamamoto shares his A-Z as he prepares to make his mark in the Olympic season!
Favourite Animal ?
Cats.
Bedtime?
1:00.
Favourite Competition memory?
Winning a medal at 2023 Japanese Nationals.
Your last Dream?
I don’t remember.
An Embarrassing moment that you can laugh about now?
When I was in elementary school, I used to go to skating practice with my school name tag still attached to my chest.
Favorite Food from your country?
Miso Katsu.
Goal that you’re working on right now?
The Milano Olympics.
Favourite Holiday memory?
Late night meals.
Biggest Inspiration?
Anybody with skills.
Dream Job as a child?
Skating coach.
Go-to Karaoke song?
Marigold by Aimyon.
Language that you would like to learn?
English.
Movie night favourite?
Back to the Future.
A Niche of yours?
I rewatch TV shows I like many times.
One book, TV show or movie that you would recommend?
Offline Love.
Favorite Podcast?
I don’t have one in particular.
Quote you live by?
If you have the energy, you can do anything.
Favourite Restaurant?
It’s a secret.
Skating program/ performance you wish you could have seen live?
Yuzuru Hanyu and Mao Asada’s ice shows..
Training day essentials?
AirPods, banana.
Who or what do you think is Underrated?
Nothing in particular.
Dream Vacation destination?
Hawaii.
Your Whereabouts on a day off?
The sauna.
An eXperience that changed you?
Starting skating.
A Year that you would like to visit if you had a time machine?
The Cretaceous period.
What is your Zodiac sign, and do you believe in the zodiac?
Capricorn — [but] I don’t believe in it.
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