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My Take
Rika Kihira gave me chills the first time I saw that triple Axel. Winning the Grand Prix Final in her senior debut season, plus back-to-back Four Continents titles, announced a rare talent who married technical daring with real artistry. What's stayed with me, though, is watching her battle injuries afterward, refusing to leave the ice even when her body fought back. As a fellow Kansai native I'll always pull for her. Whatever comes next, she's already given the sport moments of pure brilliance, and that grit through adversity is what makes me respect her most.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rika Kihira
- Name (Japanese)
- 紀平梨花
- Reading
- 不明
- Born
- July 21, 2002 (age 23)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Horse
- Origin
- Nishinomiya, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 155 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- figure skater
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Kansai University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Rika Kihira born?
Born July 21, 2002 (age 23).
Where is Rika Kihira from?
Rika Kihira is from Nishinomiya, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.
What does Rika Kihira do?
Rika Kihira works as figure skater.
How tall is Rika Kihira?
Rika Kihira is 155 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-24
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.