2007 U.S. Junior Ladies Champion Mirai Nagasu:
Mirai Nagasu is the 2007 United States Junior Ladies National Figure Skating Champion. Her win was a surprise since her appearance at the 2007 nationals was her first time competing at a national event.
2008 U.S. Nationals - Short Program Winner and History Maker:
In 2008, Nagasu surprised the skating world once again by winning the short program in the Senior Ladies event at the U.S. National Figure Skating Championships. She earned 70.23 points, the highest-ever score for a ladies' short program at any U.S. National Figure Skating event.
2008 U.S. Ladies National Figure Skating Champion:
Mirai's short program score was so high in 2008, that her lead could not be touched. Although she came in third in the freeskate portion of the competition, she held on and won the 2008 Ladies National title.
Date and Place of Birth:
Mirai was born on April 16, 1993 in Montebello, California.
Hometown :
Arcadia, California is Mirai Nagasu's hometown. She attends Arcadia High School.
American and Japanese:
Mirai Nagasu's parents were born in Japan, so she holds dual citizenship. She is a citizen of both the United States and Japan. For that reason, her skating has been highlighted in Japan and there are rumors that she has been approached about competing for Japan rather than the United States.
Competition Highlights:
- 2007 World Junior Championships Silver Medalist
- 2007 U.S. National Junior Ladies Figure Skating Champion
- 2007-08 Junior Grand Prix Final Champion
- 2007 Pacific Coast Junior Ladies Champion
- 2007 Southwest Pacific Junior Ladies Champion
Coaches and Training:
Until 2009, Nagasu's coaches were Charlene Wong, Sashi Kuchiki, Sondra Holmes, and Bob Paul. Her choreographer was Lori Nichol. In 2009, she announced a coaching change. She now works with Frank Carroll.
Couldn't Compete at the 2008 World Figure Skating Championships:
During the 2008 competition season, Mirai could not compete in the World Figure Skating Championships since she was too young. Skaters must be at least fifteen years of age to qualify to compete in Worlds.
