Where is Yukari Nakano?

Jasper said:

What's going on with Nakano these days? I didn't see her signed up for this season's GP circuit. Has she moved away from amateur to pro skating?

I hope not- she's truly one of the classiest in the field and I still feel she has many more medals within her. One of the best spinners in the world, her positions are always flawless. It's a shame she hasn't even been on the World stage since 2008 when she stole the show in the LP but was robbed of a medal.

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burntBREAD said:

She retired after not making the Olympics team due to a shoulder injury

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ImaginaryPogue said:

I think she completed a university degree last year as well.

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Jasper said:

That's a shame. I hope she continues on in the skating world in some capacity. Her spins and skating skills are too gorgeous for her to hang up the boots so young.

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jasminum said:

Yes, she did. She is now an employee of a Japanese TV station and working at film production division.

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