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Rio NAKATA

flagJPN
    • Date of birth08 Sep 2008
    • Height166 CM
    • Professionhigh school student
    • HometownChiba
    • Place of birthCardiff Wales GBR
    • Start skating2011
    • Club Tokio Inkarami
    • Hobbiesgames
    • CoachMakoto Nakata, Kensuke Nakaniwa, Momoe Nagumo, Aya Tanoue, Niina Takeno
    • Former CoachN/A
    • ChoreographerMisha Ge
    • Practice low seasonChiba
    • Practice high seasonChiba
    • bio

    Nakata's father Makoto is a former competitive figure skater and part of his coaching team. Nakata's younger brother Joshua is a competitive skater as well.

    Music Short Program as of season 2025/2026

    Aroul by Taalbi Brothers
    Uccen(Dwts Remix) by Taalbi Brothers

    Music Free Skating / Free Dance as of season 2025/2026

    The Wheat (from "Gladiator" soundtrack) by Hans Zimmer & Lisa Gerrard
    The Battle (from "Gladiator" soundtrack) by Hans Zimmer & Lisa Gerrard
    The Dream Is Lost (from "Gladiator II" soundtrack) by Harry Gregson-Williams
    Strength And Honor (from "Gladiator II" soundtrack) by Harry Gregson-Williams
    Gladiator 2 (theme) (epic trailer version) by Well F Silva

    skaters bests

    Personal Best Total ScoreISU Grand Prix Final 202505 Dec 2025249.70
    Personal Best Score Short ProgramISU JGP Riga Cup 202521 Aug 202588.72
    Personal Best Score Free SkatingISU Grand Prix Final 202505 Dec 2025163.22
    Season Best Total ScoreISU Grand Prix Final 202505 Dec 2025249.70
    Season Best Score Short ProgramISU JGP Riga Cup 202521 Aug 202588.72
    Season Best Score Free SkatingISU Grand Prix Final 202505 Dec 2025163.22