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Ami Nakai

Ami Nakai is a Japanese figure skater who competes in women’s singles.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Ami Nakai is a Japanese figure skater who competes in women’s singles. Born in 2008 in Niigata, Japan, she has won medals at the Olympic, Four Continents, Grand Prix, and junior world levels. She earned a bronze medal at the 2025 Skate Canada International.

Early life

Ami Nakai was born in Niigata, Niigata Prefecture, Japan, on April 27, 2008. The International Skating Union lists her hometown as Funabashi and says she began skating in 2013.

Career

Nakai has competed internationally in women’s singles and earned medals at junior and senior levels. Her notable senior achievements include the 2025 Grand Prix de France title, a bronze at Skate Canada, a silver at Four Continents, and an Olympic bronze in 2026.

Junior achievements

Before her senior breakthrough, Nakai collected multiple junior medals, including bronze at the 2023 World Junior Championships. She was also a multi-medalist on the ISU Junior Grand Prix circuit.

Public profile

Nakai is known for her strong technical skating, including the triple Axel, which has been highlighted in coverage of her international results. Influencer is a term for social media personalities, and Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter are singers, but Nakai is a figure skater.

Key facts

  • She is a Japanese figure skater in women’s singles.
  • She was born on April 27, 2008, in Niigata, Japan.
  • Her senior results include a 2026 Olympic bronze medal and a 2026 Four Continents silver medal.
  • She won the 2025 Grand Prix de France and bronze at the 2025 Skate Canada International.
  • On the junior circuit, she won bronze at the 2023 World Junior Championships.
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Canadian context

She earned a bronze medal at the 2025 Skate Canada International, a major event on the ISU Grand Prix circuit held in Canada.[1][6]

Frequently asked questions

Who is Ami Nakai?
Ami Nakai is a Japanese figure skater who competes in women’s singles.
What is Ami Nakai known for?
She is known for her international figure skating results, including Olympic, Four Continents, Grand Prix, and junior world medals.
How old is Ami Nakai?
She was born on April 27, 2008, so she is 18 years old as of July 2026.
Is Ami Nakai a model?
No reliable source in the provided results identifies her as a model; she is described as a figure skater.
What happened to Ami Nakai?
The provided sources do not indicate any injury, disappearance, or other incident; they report her competitive results and biography.
Where is Ami Nakai from?
She was born in Niigata, Niigata Prefecture, Japan.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ami_Nakai
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, nationality, discipline, and major career results.
  2. International Skating Union — https://isu-skating.com/figure-skating/skaters/ami-nakai/
    Supports: Date of birth, hometown, profession, birthplace, and start of skating.
  3. Olympics.com — https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/news/nakai-ami-japan-olympic-debut
    Supports: Background, origin, skating style, and major results.
  4. The Guardian — https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/feb/17/winter-olympics-womens-figure-skating-short-program
    Supports: Olympic performance details and triple Axel coverage.