Hirano scored 96.00 points in his third run with a spectacular display that included a triple cork 1440, enough to separate him from Australian Scotty James who finished in the silver position with 92.50 at Genting Snow Park.
"It hasn't sunk in yet but finally one of my childhood dreams has come true,"
"I couldn't end without getting this one, I gave everything."
"A lot of emotions are hitting me right now, the cheering from the crowd, some kind words from my fellow competitors at the bottom, I'm so happy," White said with tears in his eyes.