Nobunari Oda

is a Japanese figure skater. He is the 2006 Four Continents Champion, the 2009–2010 and 2010–2011 Grand Prix Final silver medalist, the 2005 World Junior Champion and the 2008 Japanese National Champion.

Personal life

Oda says he is the 17th direct descendant of Oda Nobunaga, a daimyo during Japan's Sengoku period who conquered most of Japan.

In April 2010, Oda married his longtime girlfriend, Mayu (Marriage in Japan);

When he finishes his skating career, Oda wants to become a school teacher.

Career

Oda trains in Osaka, Japan with Noriko Oda and in Barrie, Ontario with Lee Barkell. at the Mariposa School of Skating. He also formerly trained in Hackensack, New Jersey under coach Nikolai Morozov. Oda is known for his jumps and his smooth flow across the ice with deep knee bend.

Early career

In the 2001–2002 season, Oda placed 4th at the Japan Junior......
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