20-year-old figure skater Rion Sumiyoshi showcased an unprecedented move in Japanese women’s history at the third stage of the Grand Prix series, the France Cup.

On the 4th day of the third stage of the Grand Prix series, the France Cup was held in Angers, France, where Sumiyoshi successfully performed the first-ever quadruple toe loop by a Japanese woman in the women’s free program. Sumiyoshi ranked fifth in the short program at this competition, but she managed to rally in the following performances, establishing a new milestone in Japanese figure skating.

Sumiyoshi is a talented figure skater affiliated with Oriental Bio and Meiji University. Her performance at the third stage of the Grand Prix series, the France Cup, hinted at further leaps in her career.

Meanwhile, Japanese participants continue to excel in international competitions, and anticipation is growing for Sumiyoshi’s future endeavours. These results have uplifted the whole field of Japanese figure skating, and expectations for future competitions are high.

Thus, 20-year-old Rion Sumiyoshi impressed as a figure skater at the third stage of the Grand Prix series, the France Cup, where she demonstrated the first-ever quadruple toe loop by a Japanese woman, drawing significant attention. All eyes are now on Sumiyoshi’s future performances.