Riona Kato [SEP] occupation
Riona Kato
, born February 7, 1998) is a Japanese figure skater. She has won four senior international medals.
Personal life.
Riona Kato was born in Osaka, Japan. She trained in gymnastics as a child.
Career.
On the ice from the age of two years and eight months, Riona Kato was encouraged by her aunt, Yukari Kato, a skating coach. She debuted on the ISU Junior Grand Prix series in 2011. 
In 2013, Kato began training in California,
year in a row.
Results Ladies.
Polina Edmunds of the United States won her first senior international title. Teammate Courtney Hicks took silver while Japan's Riona Kato obtained the bronze.
Results Pairs.
Scimeca/Knierim won the pairs' title by more than seven points.
Results Ice dancing.
Aldridge/Eaton of the United States won gold ahead of Canada's Orford/Williams and fellow Americans Cannuscio/McManus.
External links.
- 2014 U.S. International Figure Skating Classic at the International Skating Union