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Wang made her international debut on the [[2023–24 ISU Junior Grand Prix]] circuit. She finished twelfth at [[ISU Junior Grand Prix in Hungary|2023 JGP Hungary]] and fourth at [[ISU Junior Grand Prix in Poland|2023 JGP Poland]]. Wang would go on to win bronze at the [[Chinese Figure Skating Championships|2024 Chinese Junior Championships]] and gold at the senior-level championships.<ref name=ISU-YW/><ref name=SS-YW/> |
Wang made her international debut on the [[2023–24 ISU Junior Grand Prix]] circuit. She finished twelfth at [[ISU Junior Grand Prix in Hungary|2023 JGP Hungary]] and fourth at [[ISU Junior Grand Prix in Poland|2023 JGP Poland]]. Wang would go on to win bronze at the [[Chinese Figure Skating Championships|2024 Chinese Junior Championships]] and gold at the senior-level championships.<ref name=ISU-YW/><ref name=SS-YW/> |
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During the [[2024 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships|2024 Four Continents Championships]] held in [[Shanghai, China]], Wang was invited to perform in the gala.<ref>{{cite web |title=LIVE - Exhibition Gala - ISU Four Continents Championships - Shanghai 2024 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8k22IYWZOqA&t=1165s |website=YouTube |publisher=International Skating Union |access-date=29 September 2024}}</ref> She then finished her season by taking gold on the junior level of the [[Figure skating at the 14th Chinese National Winter Games|2024 National Winter Games]].<ref name=SS-YW/> |
During the [[2024 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships|2024 Four Continents Championships]], held in [[Shanghai, China]], Wang was invited to perform in the gala.<ref>{{cite web |title=LIVE - Exhibition Gala - ISU Four Continents Championships - Shanghai 2024 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8k22IYWZOqA&t=1165s |website=YouTube |publisher=International Skating Union |access-date=29 September 2024}}</ref> She then finished her season by taking gold on the junior level of the [[Figure skating at the 14th Chinese National Winter Games|2024 National Winter Games]].<ref name=SS-YW/> |
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=== 2024–25 season === |
=== 2024–25 season === |
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Revision as of 04:13, 29 September 2024
| Wang Yihan | ||||||
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| Native name | 王一涵 (Chinese) | |||||
| Born | 11 March 2010 Beijing, China | |||||
| Hometown | Beijing, China | |||||
| Height | 1.53 m (5 ft 0 in) | |||||
| Figure skating career | ||||||
| Country |  China | |||||
| Discipline | Women's singles | |||||
| Coach | Gao Weijun, Sofia Fedchenko | |||||
| Skating club | Beijing Xinghong Ao Skating Club | |||||
| Began skating | 2016 | |||||
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Wang Yihan (Chinese: 王一涵; pinyin: Yang Wihan; born 11 March 2010) is a Chinese figure skater. She is the 2024 Chinese national champion and the 2024 JGP Thailand champion. She is the first Chinese woman to win a gold medal on the Junior Grand Prix.[1]
Personal life
Wang was born on March 11, 2010, in Beijing, China. As hobbies, she enjoys painting and dancing.[2]
In addition, Wang is able to speak English proficiently.[3]
Career
Early career
Wang began figure skating in 2016.[2] She debuted as an advanced novice skater at the 2022 Chinese Novice Championships, where she won silver. The following year, she won another silver medal at the 2023 Chinese Novice Championships.
2023–24 season
Wang made her international debut on the 2023–24 ISU Junior Grand Prix circuit. She finished twelfth at 2023 JGP Hungary and fourth at 2023 JGP Poland. Wang would go on to win bronze at the 2024 Chinese Junior Championships and gold at the senior-level championships.[4][5]
During the 2024 Four Continents Championships, held in Shanghai, China, Wang was invited to perform in the gala.[6] She then finished her season by taking gold on the junior level of the 2024 National Winter Games.[5]
2024–25 season
Wang began her season by competing on the Junior Grand Prix circuit. At her first assignment, the 2024 JGP Thailand, three-time World Junior silver medalist Shin Ji-a entered as the gold medal favourite, but struggled. Wang unexpectedly claimed the gold medal, making history as the first skater from China to win a Junior Grand Prix title in the women's singles event.[7][3][1]
Programs
| Season | Short program | Free skating | Exhibition |
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| 2024–2025 [2] |
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| 2023–2024 [8] |
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Competitive highlights
| International: Junior[4] | ||||
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| Event | 21–22 | 22–23 | 23–24 | 24-25 |
| JGP China | TBD | |||
| JGP Hungary | 12th | |||
| JGP Poland | 4th | |||
| JGP Thailand | 1st | |||
| National | ||||
| Chinese Champ. | 1st | |||
| Chinese Junior Champ. | 3rd | |||
| Chinese Novice Champ. | 2nd | 2nd | ||
| National Winter Games | 1st J | |||
| TBD = To be decided; WD = Withdrawn; J = Junior level | ||||
Detailed results
| Segment | Type | Score | Event |
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| Total | TSS | 194.71 | 2024 JGP Thailand |
| Short program | TSS | 65.39 | 2024 JGP Thailand |
| TES | 38.65 | 2024 JGP Thailand | |
| PCS | 26.74 | 2024 JGP Thailand | |
| Free skating | TSS | 129.32 | 2024 JGP Thailand |
| TES | 71.28 | 2024 JGP Thailand | |
| PCS | 58.04 | 2024 JGP Thailand |
Personal best highlighted in bold.
Junior level
| 2024–25 season | |||||
| Date | Event | Level | SP | FS | Total |
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| October 9–12, 2024 | 2024 JGP China | Junior | TBD | ||
| September 11–14, 2024 | 2024 JGP Thailand | Junior | 1 65.39 |
1 129.32 |
1 194.71 |
| 2023–24 season | |||||
| Date | Event | Level | SP | FS | Total |
| January 17–19, 2024 | 14th Chinese Winter Games | Junior | 1 64.16 |
1 128.61 |
1 192.77 |
| December 22–24, 2023 | 2024 Chinese Championships | Senior | 1 63.61 |
2 124.98 |
1 188.59 |
| November 24–26, 2023 | 2024 Chinese Junior Championships | Junior | 3 56.24 |
3 117.16 |
3 173.40 |
| September 27–30, 2023 | 2023 JGP Poland | Junior | 6 59.06 |
3 117.24 |
4 176.30 |
| September 20–23, 2023 | 2023 JGP Poland | Junior | 4 60.43 |
13 94.85 |
12 155.28 |
| 2022–23 season | |||||
| Date | Event | Level | SP | FS | Total |
| December 25–31, 2022 | 2023 Chinese Novice Championships | Advanced Novice | 2 44.61 |
2 83.94 |
2 128.55 |
| 2021–22 season | |||||
| September 13–14, 2021 | 2022 Chinese Novice Championships | Advanced Novice | 2 44.01 |
2 81.19 |
2 125.20 |
References
- ^ a b "Youngsters make history for China and New Zealand at ISU Junior Grand Prix in Bangkok". International Skating Union. 16 September 2024. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ a b c "Yihan WANG: 2024/2025". International Skating Union. International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 14 September 2024. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ a b "Unexpected Victory - Yihan WANG (CHN) - Junior Women Winner - Bangkok 2024". YouTube. YouTube. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ a b "Yihan WANG: Competition Results". International Skating Union. International Skating Union. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ a b c "Yihan Wang". Skating Scores. Skating Scores. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ "LIVE - Exhibition Gala - ISU Four Continents Championships - Shanghai 2024". YouTube. International Skating Union. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ "王一涵历史性夺冠！14岁姑娘填补中国花滑空白". China News. China News. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ "Yihan WANG: 2023/2024". International Skating Union. International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 25 November 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
External links
- Wang Yihan at the International Skating Union
- Yihan Wang at SkatingScores.con
