Mirano Kita (born 16 February 2006) is a Japanese

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. She represents her country in international competitions.

Personal life

Mirano began the sport at age five. She was influenced by her older sister,

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, who also competes in rhythmic gymnastics at the international level.

Career

Kita debuted at the 1st Junior World Championships in

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, placing 17th in teams, 29th with rope, 40th with ball, 19th with clubs and 8th with ribbon. In 2022 she became a senior, competing at the

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ending 14th in the All-Around, 13th with hoop, 19th with ball, 11th with clubs and 18th with ribbon. She was then selected for the

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along her sister and the senior group, winning bronze in the team category. In August she competed at the World Cup in

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, taking 29th place in the All-Around, 34th with hoop, 28th with ball, 28th with clubs and 23rd with ribbon.

Routine music information

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Kita, Mirano 2006 births Living people Japanese rhythmic gymnasts Sportspeople from Kagawa Prefecture 21st-century Japanese women