US EditionShibutani sibling ice dancers address leaked video of Alex berating Maia
The Shibutanis reaffirm their partnership and commitment after a leaked practice video revealed tension; they placed sixth in rhythm dance at the NHK Trophy, officials said.
- On Friday at the NHK Trophy in Osaka, Alex Shibutani and Maia Shibutani addressed a video that surfaced last month showing Alex berating Maia as they placed sixth in the rhythm dance and said there are no hard feelings.
- Alex said `Unfortunately, I lost my temper in training and it shouldn't have happened` and apologized to Maia right after practice, linking the outburst to their high standards and commitment.
- The leaked clip captured a private training session last month in which Alex Shibutani loudly berated Maia Shibutani with expletive-laced language.
- Maia Shibutani said `When you are working toward being your best there are going to be intense moments, but for us we understand each other and the process and we work through it together like siblings do`, and they continued practice that day.
- Given their seven-year break and Maia's past health issues, Alex Shibutani and Maia Shibutani announced their return in May, aiming for next year’s Milan-Cortina Games after Maia's 2019 malignant kidney tumor and surgery.
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US Olympic medalists Shibutani siblings address leaked expletive-laced video of Alex berating Maia: ‘I lost my temper’
Ice dancers Alex and Maia Shibutani say there are no hard feelings between them after a video of Alex berating his sister in practice was leaked on social media.
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Shibutani sibling ice dancers address leaked video of Alex berating Maia
Ice dancers Alex and Maia Shibutani say there are no hard feelings between them after a video of Alex berating his sister in practice was leaked on social media.
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