Yuzuru hanyu retirement

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.

Men

Date of birth:07.12.1994

Yuzuru HANYU

Place of birth:SendaiHeight:172 cm

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Home town:SendaiProfession:fulltime athleteHobbies:NoneStart sk. / Club:1999 / ANAInternet / Social Media contact: 
Coach:Brian Orser, Ghislain Briand, Tracy WilsonChoreographer:Jeffrey Buttle, Shae-Lynn BourneFormer Coach:Nanami Abe, Shoichiro TsuzukiPractice low season:10 h/week Toronto and SendaiPractice high season:10 h/week Toronto and SendaiMusic Short Program as of season 2021/2022Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso by Camille Saint-Saëns, performed by Shinya KiyozukaMusic Free Skating / Free Dance as of season 2021/2022Ten to Chi to ("Heaven and Earth") by Isao TomitaPersonal Best Total Score322.5926.10.2019ISU GP Skate Canada International 2019Personal Best Score Short Program111.8207.02.2020ISU Four Continents Championships 2020Personal Best Score Free Skating212.9926.10.2019ISU GP Skate Canada International 201914/

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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