Japanese figure skater Machida announces his retirement

Japanese figure skater Machida announces his retirement

NAGANO, Japan - Sochi Olympian and world silver medalist Tatsuki Machida touches the ice as he leaves the rink after announcing his retirement from competitive figure skating following the Japan national championships at Nagano Big Hat in the central Japanese city of Nagano on Dec. 28, 2014. Machida, 24, who finished fourth in the men's single at the competition, said he will pursue an academic career.

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