Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara came from behind to capture Japan's first gold medal in pairs figure skating at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics with a world-record free skate on Monday. Here is a collection of photos from their unforgettable night at Milano Ice Skating Arena.

Composite photo shows Riku Miura (top) and Ryuichi Kihara of Japan performing a triple twist lift (from L to R) in the pairs figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 16, 2026. (Kyodo)

Riku Miura (L) and Ryuichi Kihara of Japan perform in the pairs figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 16, 2026. (Kyodo)

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