7-time Japanese medalist Takahiko Kozuka announced his retirement today (3/15/16), capping off a career that saw him win the silver medal at the 2011 World Championships. His senior career spanned ten seasons. Highlights:
- Olympics - 8th (2010)
- World Championships - Silver (2011), five top 10 appearances
- Four Continents - Silver (2014), bronze (2009)
- Japan Nationals - 1 gold (10-11), 3 silver, 3 bronze, 1 junior gold (05-06)
- Grand Prix Final - Silver (2008), bronze (2010)
- 15-time medalist on the Grand Prix Series (incl. FInal)
Here are some of his career highlights, including a flashback to 2000 when he was a novice competitor in Japan.
2011 World Championships free skate
2009-10 Japan Nationals free skate
2012 Grand Prix Final short prorgram
2012 Skate America free skate
2014-15 Japan Nationals free skate