Who Is Shoma Uno? Wiki, Skater, Net Worth, Silver Medal & Facts To Know

Shoma Uno, the Japanese figure skater, made his debut in the '2018 Olympic Winter Games' and won a silver medal for figure skating. Uno looks up to his idol Daisuke Takahashi, a Japanese figure skater. The 2017 World Silver Medalist is coached by Machiko Yamada and Mihoko Higuchi. His dance moves on the rink are choreographed by Mihoko Higuchi. To connect with his fans, Uno has an official website, www.shoma-uno.com. Read on to know more about this young figure skater.

Shoma Uno, aged 20 was born on 17 December 1997, in Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya, Japan. His father Hiroki Shoma was always a great support to him. Shoma Uno has a younger brother Itsuki Uno, 15 years old, a field hockey player. Uno's grandfather, Fujio Uno, is a renowned oil painter. Uno is a student at the Chukyo University, Japan. It is to be noted that he is pursuing his studies whilst being successful at the ice rink. Shoma Uno currently resides with his parents and his younger brother.

Shoma Uno started skating from his 5 years of age. Uno became more passionate about figure skating when Mao Asada, a Japanese figure skater talked to him in the skating rink. Shoma Uno started competing in the sport from 2009. Uno won his first Bronze Medal at Japan 'Junior Championships' for the season 2009 to 2010. In the year 2011, Uno made his debut in 'Junior Grand Prix' claiming another Bronze Medal at the JGP Tallinn Cup in Estonia, Europe. He seemed to be unstoppable since then. In '2012 Winter Youth Olympic Games', Uno made his debut and grabbed a Silver Medal for the individual event and won a Gold Medal for the Team Event. At the '2013 World Junior Championships' in Germany, Uno had a glorious victory and won a Silver Medal. Uno won a Bronze Medal in his third JGP Season in the year 2013, in Riga, Latvia. Uno made his first appearance on the International senior competition at the '2014 Gardena Spring Trophy' and had a great victory.

The year 2014 was a fantastic year for Shoma Uno, as he kept adding Medals to his collection. Uno had a great start to the year 2014, marking his first victory in the '2014 Asian Trophy'. In 2014 - 2015 'Japan Junior Championships', Uno won his first Junior National title. Another year that turned out great for Shoma Uno, was 2015, where he won '2015 Four Continents' and set a Junior World Record in '2015 World Junior Championships'. Uno was the fifth Japanese to claim this title. Uno is the first skater ever to land on a quadruple flip at an international competition, the '2016 Team Challenge Cup'. It was a historic flip for Uno and it brought great success to him. The same year at the 'Grand Prix Final' Uno won a Bronze Medal. Later, Uno won his first National title in Osaka, Japan. The Grand Prix Final Medalist, Uno, won a Silver Medal at the '2017 World Figure Skating Championships'. Uno then secured a Gold Medal for Japan at the 'World Team Trophy' in Tokyo.

Uno had a triple consecutive victory in the 'Grand Prix Final', claiming a Silver Medal in the '2017 Grand Prix Final'. It was after a great free skate struggle, Uno was able to claim his National title at the '2017 Japan Figure Skating Championships'. In 2017, it was announced that Shoma Uno would represent Japan for the '2018 Winter Olympic Games' in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The three times Grand Prix Final Medalist and the two time Four Continents Medalist took a Silver Medal for the first time at the '2018 Olympic Winter Games'.

Shoma Uno's net worth is still under review. It is to be noted that his net worth is on the rise and is growing significantly. Uno has joined hands with Toyota Motor Corporation and has many other sponsors.

Here are some interesting facts about Shoma Uno that you have never heard before. 1. Shoma Uno and Yuzuru Hanyu are often portrayed as rivals but Uno has admitted that he looks up to Hanyu and just Hanyu's presence gives him lot of motivation. 2. Shoma Uno's signature move is 'Cantilever'. It is rumored that other skaters have asked Uno to teach them his move. 3. The outstanding figure skater trains for 30 hours a week in Nagoya, Japan. 4. Shoma Uno, the 2017 World Silver Medalist, was awarded the 'Nagoya City Sports Achievement Award' in the year 2017. 5. The favorite past time of the young star is playing darts and games. 6. Uno holds the current record of highest score by a Junior in the short program.

Shoma Uno the Four Continents Medalist, with his outstanding performance in the ice rink, has not only captured our hearts but continues to grow and outshine in his career. At a very young age, he has reached great heights in figure skating. To know more about Uno you can follow his Instagram, Facebook and Twitter account for more of his updates.