“Skating becomes more important to me every year. It's obviously harder as age takes a toll on the body and the brain, and I think because of that, competing becomes much more difficult. That's why those who stick around are always so appreciative of others' skating because we know how much work goes into it.”

American former competitive figure skater

Mirai Nagasu is an American former competitive figure skater. She won bronze in the team event at the 2018 Olympic Games and built a decorated career that included medals at Four Continents, the World Junior level, the JGP Final, and the U.S. national championships. Her record reflects steady success across junior and senior competition. She is a three-time Four Continents medalist, the 2007 JGP Final champion, a two-time World Junior medalist, and a seven-time U.S. national medalist.