Kagiyama Yuma Claims Back-to-Back Grand Prix Wins with Finlandia Trophy Triumph

Japan’s Kagiyama Yuma continued his outstanding run this season, following up his NHK Trophy three-peat with another victory at the 2025 ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy in Helsinki. Despite a mixed free skate marked by a fall and a few stumbles, the world bronze medallist amassed a winning total of 270.45 points, securing first place both in the free skate and overall standings.

Strong Start, Shaky Finish

Kagiyama opened his free skate with speed and precision, delivering clean jumps and strong execution. But in the latter half, a fall on his quadruple toe loop and minor errors disrupted his rhythm. He still managed a strong 182.29 points in the free skate — enough to keep him comfortably atop the leaderboard.

Reflecting on his performance, Kagiyama admitted he hadn’t fully reset mentally after the short program but channelled that frustration into determination.
He noted that while his early elements were sharp, the pressure of competition affected his timing later in the routine. Despite that, he sees the overall experience as valuable heading into the next stage of the season.

His two Grand Prix wins now guarantee him a place at the Grand Prix Final in Nagoya, set for 4–7 December.

Siao Him Fa Slides to Second

France’s Adam Siao Him Fa, who led after the short program despite skating in a new pair of blades, couldn’t sustain his momentum. Multiple jump errors in the free skate pushed him to second overall with 256.98 points.
Even so, consistent podium finishes this season — including runner-up spots in both France and Finland — keep him firmly in contention for a Grand Prix Final return after missing last year due to injury.

Gogolev Takes First Grand Prix Podium

Canada’s Stephen Gogolev delivered a steady free skate to clinch third place with 253.61 points, marking his first-ever Grand Prix podium. The 20-year-old expressed satisfaction with his season’s consistency and the progress he has made across competitions.

Other Notable Performances

Canada’s Roman Sadovsky finished fourth with 243.29 points.
USA’s Jason Brown, who was in medal position after the short program, slipped to fifth (243.17) following a fall and under-rotations.
Japan’s Yamamoto Sota placed sixth with 238.45 points.
Italy’s Matteo Rizzo ended seventh, and Estonia’s Mihhail Selevko eighth.