Japan Wins First Olympic Gold in Pairs Figure Skating

Japan has won its first Olympic gold medal for pairs figure skating.

Skaters Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara also set a world record.

After the first round, the pair did not look like getting a medal.

They knew they would need some magic.

Their performance was golden.

It was full of speed and technique.

The couple were shocked after winning.

Mr Kihara told reporters: "We were determined to nail it."

He added: "I never thought we could win gold."

Ms Miura said: "We have grown a lot, so I think that is the reason why we managed to win the gold medal."

Their coach said: "I think today they were able to create magic."