Yuko Kavaguti & Alexander Smirnov - ret. after 2016/17

AlexRus · Aug 4, 2014

Pair skaters Yuko Kavaguti (also: Kawaguchi, Japanese: Kawaguchi Yūko 川口悠子 and Russian: Юко Кавагути) & Alexander Smirnov (Russian: Александр Смирнов) represent Russia. Kavaguti was born in Funabashi, Chiba, Japan, on Nov 20, 1981, while Smirnov was born on Oc 11, 1984, in Tver, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union (now Russia).

Alexander pronounces their names in this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2wdKW-wS9E

Biographical Information

Their ISU Bio
http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00009880.htm

Their icenetwork Bio
http://web.icenetwork.com/skaters/team/kavaguti_smirnov

Tracings.net entry
http://www.tracings.net/kawa-smir.html

Yuko's Russian Bio
http://www.fskate.ru/skaters/28.html
Alexander's russian Bio
http://www.fskate.ru/skaters/29.html

Social Media

Internet / Social Media contact (couple):

Their vk:
http://vk.com/kavaguti_smirnov

Their facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/338441960782

May 2016 Update

Personal Best Total Score	216.00	ISU GP Audi Cup of China 2015
Personal Best Score Short Program	76.02	ISU CS Mordovian Ornament 2015
Personal Best Score Free Skating	143.55	ISU GP Audi Cup of China 2015

Competition	SP	LP	Final
Season 2015-2016
2015-16 Russian National	2	2	2 (217.64)
2015-16 Grand Prix Final	2	3	3 (206.59)
2015 Rostelecom Cup	2	2	2 (208.02)
2015 Cup of China	2	1	1 (216.00)
2015 Mordovian Ornament	1	1	1 (214.05)
Season 2014-2015
2015 World Team Trophy	3	4	2 (Team)
2015 World Championships	4	6	5 (198.91)
2015 European Championships	2	1	1 (297.67)
2014-2015 Russian Championships	2	3	3 (207.68)
2014-2015 Grand Prix Final	6	4	6 (184.54)
2014 NHK Trophy	2	3	2 (183.60)
2014 Skate America	1	1	1 (209.16)
2014 Nebelhorn Trophy	1	1	1 (195.89)
Season 2013-2014 They were injured and did not compete.
Season 2012-2013
2013 World Championships	4	7	6 (191.59)
2013 European Championships	5	5	5 (175.48)
2013 Russian National Championships	2	2	2 (207.37)
2013 Grand Prix Final	6	5	6 (178.72)
2012 Trophée Eric Bompard	1	2	1 (187.99)
2012 Cup of China	2	2	2 (183.53)
2012 Federation Cup	1	1	1 (195.03)
Season 2011-2012
2012 World Championships	11	4	7 (182.42)
2012 Grand Prix Final	4	3	3 (187.77)
2011 Rostelecom Cup	2	2	2 (197.84)
2011 NHK Trophy	5	1	1 (177.51)
2011 Cup of China	1	1	1 (186.74)
Season 2010-201
2011 World Championships	5	4	4 (187.36)
2011 European Championships	2	1	2 (203.61)
2011 Russian National Championships	2	2	2 (201.44)
2010 Cup of Russia	1	1	1 (182.70)
Season 2009-2010
2010 World Championships	2	3	3 (203.79)
2010 Winter Olympic Games	3	7	4 (194.77)
2010 European Championships	2	1	1 (213.15)
2010 Russian National Championships	1	1	1 (220.61)
2010 Grand Prix Final	6	5	5 (183.01)
2009 NHK Trophy	1	2	2 (193.05)
2009 Rostelecom Cup	2	2	2 (180.14)
Season 2008-2009
2009 World Team Trophy	2	2	5 (Team)
2009 World Championships	2	3	3 (186.39)
2009 European Championships	3	2	2 (182.77)
2009 Russian National Championships	2	1	1 (201.09)
2009 Grand Prix Final	6	4	5 (167.45)
2008 Cup of Russia	2	1	2 (169.27)
2008 Skate Canada	1	2	1 (176.97)
2008 Coupe Internationale de Nice	2	1	1 (154.40)
Season 2007-2008
2008 World Championships	3	4	4 (191.33)
2008 European Championships	4	3	3 (167.25)
2008 Russian National Championships	1	1	1 (190.60)
2008 Grand Prix Final	6	5	5 (161.75)
2007 Cup of Russia	4	3	3 (181.71)
2007 Skate Canada	3	3	3 (165.19)
2007 Coupe Internationale de Nice	1	1	1 (169.13)
Season 2006-2007
2007 World Championships	4	10	9 (163.62)
2006 Cup of Russia	3	3	3 (168.50)
2006 Coupe Internationale de Nice	1	1	1 (152.06)

Golden Skate Articles and Interviews

Nov. 2015 - Grand Prix Final Pairs Preview
http://www.goldenskate.com/2015/12/2015-16-grand-prix-final-preview-pairs/
Jan. 2015 - Kavaguti and Smirnov back in battle mode
Russian pair skaters Yuko Kavaguti and Alexander Smirnov have come back strong after missing last season due to injury.
Dec. 2012 -Volosozhar and Trankov claim second title at Russian Nationals; Kavaguti and Smirnov are second.
Nov.2012 - Kavaguti and Smirnov lead pairs in Paris
Yuko Kavaguti and Alexander Smirnov of Russia skated to the lead as the 2012 Trophee Eric Bompard SP
Nov.2011 - Pang and Tong win Cup of China; qualify for Grand Prix Final Kavaguti and Smirnov take the silver.
Dec.2011 - Savchenko and Szolkowy defend Grand Prix pairs titleIn what was a high level Pairs event, Aliona Savchenko and Robin Szolkowy of Germany clinched gold, Kavaguti and Smirnov took bronze.
Nov. 2011 - Savchenko and Szolkowy win Cup of Russia; Kavaguti & Smirnov finish second.
Nov. 2011 - Kavaguti and Smirnov win second gold of the season at NHK Trophy[/h]Yuko Kavaguti and Alexander Smirnov of Russia rallied from fifth place to win the Pairs title at NHK.
Nov. 2011 - Kavaguti and Smirnov cruise to gold at Cup of China
Dec. 2010 - Volosozhar and Trankov take Russian National title Kavaguti and Smirnov earn silver.
Nov. 2010 -Kavaguti and Smirnov win gold Russia’s Yuko Kavaguti and Alexander Smirnov maintained their overnight lead to win gold at Cup of Russia.
Jan. 2010 - Kavaguti and Smirnov win gold, Germans second at 2010 Europeans.
Dec. 2009 - Kavaguti and Smirnov win third consecutive national title

Articles and Video Interviews
NEWS

Dec. 2015-Stolbova, Klimov storm to pairs title in Barcelona; Kavaguti, Smirnov claim bronze
Dec. 2015-Stolbova, Klimov take slim lead over teammates
Nov. 2015 - Kavaguti and Smirnov win Cup of China.
Feb. 2015 - Russia sweeps pairs competition in Stockholm Kavaguti and Smirnov earn gold.
Nov. 2014 - Duhamel, Radford claim pairs title at NHK Trophy Kavaguti & Smirnov finish second.
Oct. 2014 - Kavaguti, Smirnov use throw quad to clinch gold at Skate America.
Oct. 2014 - Kavaguti, Smirnov turn back time with stellar short at Skate America
Oct. 2014 - Kavaguti, Smirnov triumph in competitive return at Nebelhorn
Oct. 2013 - "Skating news roundup: Smirnov out with knee injury,"
http://www.examiner.com/article/ska...ov-out-with-knee-injury-zawadzki-to-zakrajsek
Sep. 2012 - 2012 Cup of St. Petersburg Interview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aExkJZw3das
Jan. 2012 - Kavaguti & Smirnov Miss 2012 Europeans Due to Smirnov's Appendicitis
https://www.rt.com/sport/kavaguti-smirnov-miss-european-sheffield-figure-skating-589/
Mar. 2010 - Kavaguti & Smirnov Win Bronze at 2010 Worlds
https://www.rt.com/sport/kavaguti-smirnov-bronze-turin/

AlexRus · Aug 5, 2014

Yuko Kavaguti & Alexander Smirnov

Video from practice 03 August 2014
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpXSt2ktp74
Short program with all elements - good, clean, beautiful.

Alexander really restored after injury.

Sabrina · Aug 5, 2014

Beautiful..I always liked them. They have a strange chemistry, Yuko is so fragile, I sometimes am afraid she'll brake apart. Hopefully they skate well and stay healthy.

Violet Bliss · Aug 5, 2014

Sabrina said:
Beautiful..I always liked them. They have a strange chemistry, Yuko is so fragile, I sometimes am afraid she'll brake apart. Hopefully they skate well and stay healthy.

Yuko fragile? She is one of the physically and mentally toughest athletes in this world. Breaking apart? She ain't going to let that stop her - she popped in her popped-out shoulder and kept skating. She may be half the size of her partner, but, according to Kurt, she's the boss on top of the food chain. Her on going skating history demonstrates determination and competitiveness few can compare to.

Of course all these qualities are hard to detect with her petite size and graceful performance on ice. I wish she and Alex the best of luck, putting behind them all the obstacles and misfortunes they have endured.

Sandpiper · Aug 5, 2014

I still remember how beautiful their exhibition from the 2010 Olympics was.

Yuko looks a bit young and slightly mismatched compared to her partner, but they look very good together once they start skating.

I hope they can stay healthy and compete, no matter the results.

Sabrina · Aug 6, 2014

SkateFiguring said:
Yuko fragile? She is one of the physically and mentally toughest athletes in this world. Breaking apart? She ain't going to let that stop her - she popped in her popped-out shoulder and kept skating. She may be half the size of her partner, but, according to Kurt, she's the boss on top of the food chain. Her on going skating history demonstrates determination and competitiveness few can compare to.

Of course all these qualities are hard to detect with her petite size and graceful performance on ice. I wish she and Alex the best of luck, putting behind them all the obstacles and misfortunes they have endured.

You are right! I admit I used the wrong words, as I know she is a powerful skater, I was thinking only about the way she looks...

demarinis5 · Aug 7, 2014

Welcome back Yuko and Alex! Beautifully skated program. Loved it!!!!!

Thanks for sharing!

AlexRus · Oct 16, 2014

Alexander SMIRNOV became father, today at 3 am his wife gave birth to son.
http://fsrussia.ru/news/366-aleksandr-smirnov-stal-papoj.html

plushyfan · Oct 16, 2014

AlexRus said:
Alexander SMIRNOV became father, today at 3 am his wife gave birth to son.
http://fsrussia.ru/news/366-aleksandr-smirnov-stal-papoj.html

Congratulations!!! What a great news!!

demarinis5 · Oct 18, 2014

Congratulation to Alex!!! Baby news always makes me smile!

adelia · Oct 24, 2014

Tamara Moskvina: "The main goal is to be healthy and be happy"...
http://blog.europeonice.com/?eid=462

LRK · Oct 24, 2014

What a lovely article - thank you! I just love them so much - I hope they do brilliantly at Skate Amercia!

adelia · Oct 25, 2014

Skate America SP, so beautiful...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRkGujpLvE8

Meoima · Oct 29, 2014

Their breathtaking long program at SA: http://youtu.be/M2XaqdVi0SY

surimi · Oct 29, 2014

I love their programs this year, especially the long program. The elements they performed were stunning, and it makes me so glad that they didn't quit but continued to deliver these skates. Also, whether it's the new and pretty-looking hairstyles or not, they both look younger and spunkier to me. And - Yuko should wear her exhibition face more often, she looks great when she smiles. :yes:

dorispulaski · Oct 29, 2014

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tYyXK-nd3-k

Their Habanera Ex at Skate America!

silverfoxes · Oct 29, 2014

surimi said:
I love their programs this year, especially the long program. The elements they performed were stunning, and it makes me so glad that they didn't quit but continued to deliver these skates. Also, whether it's the new and pretty-looking hairstyles or not, they both look younger and spunkier to me. And - Yuko should wear her exhibition face more often, she looks great when she smiles. :yes:

I like her hair a lot - but his? Not so much. I like his older hairstyles better.

LRK · Oct 29, 2014

I think they were absolutely wonderful - and I'm so grateful that they decided to continue! After P/T's retirement they are my favourite pair - I can only wish that the rest of their season continues as beautifully as it's begun, and builds upon that. Whether they win or lose, for me, as a fan of their skating, just seeing them compete and perform so well is a privilege.

Meoima · Oct 29, 2014

LRK said:
I think they were absolutely wonderful - and I'm so grateful that they decided to continue! After P/T's retirement they are my favourite pair - I can only wish that the rest of their season continues as beautifully as it's begun, and builds upon that. Whether they win or lose, for me, as a fan of their skating, just seeing them compete and perform so well is a privilege.

ITA. I really want to see their LP at its full potential.

Sandpiper · Oct 30, 2014

It's great to see them back, and back so strong. That LP is dark and dramatic in the best way possible. They could go far this season, with all the splits and injuries.

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