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Yuzuru Hanyu is a famous figure skater from Japan.

2018 Winter Olympic Games Men Podium
2018 Winter Olympic Games Men Podium

Many people call him one of the greatest skaters ever. He is known for his skill, his many wins, and his big impact on the sport. Hanyu started skating when he was only four years old. He competed in men's singles from 2004 until 2022. He was the first man in 66 years to win two Olympic gold medals in a row.

2014 Winter Olympics - Yuzuru Hanyu SP
2014 Winter Olympics - Yuzuru Hanyu SP

He was also the first Asian man to win an Olympic title in his group.

Learning to skate takes a lot of hard work and practice. Hanyu had many different coaches who helped him grow. His coach, Minoru Sano, helped him build a strong foundation. Another coach, Tsuzuki, gave him very strict and tiring lessons. Hanyu focused a lot on his basic skills and the Axel jump. This jump is a very difficult move on the ice. Because of this hard training, he became very confident. He even learned how to land a quadruple loop jump in a big contest.

His journey began in Sendai, Japan, where he was born in 1994.

2010 JWC Men's Podium
2010 JWC Men's Podium

His name means living a life like a strong bow string. This name stands for strength and confidence. His father suggested he try sports, but Hanyu chose skating. When he was young, his mother even made his skating costumes. In 2012, he moved to Toronto, Canada, to train even harder. This move helped him reach his big goals in the sport.

During his career, Hanyu achieved many amazing things.

2020 4CC Yuzuru Hanyu Podium
2020 4CC Yuzuru Hanyu Podium

He broke 19 world records during his time competing. He won the World Championship in 2014 and 2017. He was also a six-time Japanese national champion. Hanyu became the first skater to win a Super Slam. This means he won every major international title. He was the first skater to win four Grand Prix Finals in a row. He even won the gold medal at the 2010 World Junior Championships.

Life can be hard, and Hanyu faced a very big challenge.

2015 Grand Prix Final - Yuzuru Hanyu EX (2)
2015 Grand Prix Final - Yuzuru Hanyu EX (2)

When he was 16, a large earthquake and tsunami hit his home in Sendai. This event changed his life and his career forever. Hanyu used his success to help others during this time. He has donated more than $3 million to help with rebuilding and safety. He also creates ice shows to honor those lost in the disaster. Now, he makes professional ice shows that tell deep stories through art.

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2014 Winter Olympics - Yuzuru Hanyu SP.jpg
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2015 Grand Prix Final - Yuzuru Hanyu SP (1).jpg
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2017 World Championships - Yuzuru Hanyu VC.jpg
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2018 Winter Olympic Games Men Podium.jpg
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2020 4CC Yuzuru Hanyu Podium.jpg
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2019 Grand Prix Final - Yuzuru Hanyu SP (1).jpg
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