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Regarded by many as the greatest figure skater in history, Yuzuru Hanyu from Japan has fundamentally shaped the sport over the past decade. The first two-time Olympic men’s champion in 66 years (in 2014 and 2018), he captured all major international titles, broke world records 19 times, and achieved numerous firsts in the course of his illustrious competitive career, leading to an unprecedented global following and popularity. After his move to the professional stage in 2022, he pioneered the production of solo ice shows and became the first skater to perform at the prestigious Tokyo Dome, breaking the record for the largest ice show audience in history with 35,000 spectators. And the story of his impressive career continues …
What is the secret behind Hanyu’s success? What makes his skating unique and captivating? How does he innovate the format and landscape of ice shows? This website is a growing compedium about Hanyu’s figure skating legacy, including encyclopedic summaries as well as detailed analyses of his skating, programs, and show productions.
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Yuzuru Hanyu Biography
Yuzuru Hanyu
Native name: 羽生 結弦
Date of birth: December 7, 1994
Place of birth: Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
Occupation: (Former) Competitive figure skater
Country represented: Japan
Turned professional: 2022
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Awards and achievements
Yuzuru Hanyu is a Japanese former competitive figure skater who has won various awards:
Two-time Olympic champion (2014, 2018)
Two-time World champion (2014, 2017)
Four-time Grand Prix Final champion (2013–2016)
Four Continents champion (2020)
The 2010 World Junior champion
The 2009–10 Junior Grand Prix Final champion
Six-time Japanese national champion (2012–2015, 2020–2021)
Medaled at five other World Championships
Having been called one of the greatest figure skaters in history by many sport writers, commentators, and skaters for his well-rounded skills, achievements, popularity, and impact on the sport, Hanyu is the first men's singles skater to achieve a Super Slam, having won all major competitions in both his senior and junior careers.
He has broken world re
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