Michael Martinez wins 2015 Asian Open Figure Skating tourney

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Michael Martinez wins 2015 Asian Open Figure Skating tourney
Martinez scores 72.14 points in the short program, and 116.39 points in the free skating program

MANILA, Philippines – Olympian skater Michael Christian Martinez added another accomplishment to his resume by winning the 2015 Asian Open Figure Skating tournament held in Bangkok, Thailand.

Martinez, 18, finished with a total score of 188.53 points after registering 72.14 points in the short program, and 116.39 points in the free skating program.

(WATCH: Michael Martinez puts on figure skating exhibition)

Although Martinez came in only second in the free skating program, his impressive showing in the short program – where he was the highest point-getter – was enough to propel him to victory.

Watch one of his performances:

 

おはようございます。無事に帰国しました。昨日のマイケル君のショートプログラムの演技です!暫定1位です。

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Keiji Tanaka of Japan came in second place after scoring 61.64 points in the short program, and 121.06 points in the free skating program for a total of 182.70 points. 

Hiroaki Saito of Japan came in a close distant third place with 145.89 points.

In 2014, Martinez became the first Southeast Asian to qualify for the Winter Olympics figure skating competition in Sochi, Russia, where he placed 19th overall with a score of 184.25.

(WATCH: Off the ice – getting to know Michael Christian Martinez)

Recently, Martinez placed first overall for the second time in the International Skating Union’s annual Triglav Trophy that was held in Slovenia. – Rappler.com

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