Richmond figure skater Ken Mikawa is heading to U.S. Figure Skating Nationals
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Richmond figure skater Ken Mikawa will represent the Richmond Figure Skating Club in the 2026 U.S. Figure Skating National Championships in St. Louis.
Mikawa, 22, is making history, according to a news release from the club, marking the first time a skater has qualified for the U.S. Nationals at the senior championship level.
A Virginia Commonwealth University graduate, Mikawa has been skating since he was four years old and previously competed at the U.S. Nationals at the juvenile level.
“This is an incredible moment for Richmond skating,” said Lea Rizer, Skating Director at SkateNation Plus in Henrico. “Ken’s dedication, growth, and love for the sport have brought him to this point, and we could not be more proud.”
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