Yuzuru Hanyu
Yuzuru Hanyu is a renowned Japanese figure skater, celebrated for his exceptional talent and artistry on ice. Born on December 7, 1994, in Sendai, Japan, Hanyu rose to fame as a two-time Olympic champion, winning gold medals in Sochi 2014 and Pyeongchang 2018. He is known for his remarkable technical skills, including his ability to execute quadruple jumps, and for his emotive performances that often draw from a deep well of artistic expression. Hanyu has broken numerous world records and has garnered multiple titles, making him one of the most successful figure skaters in history. Beyond his athletic achievements, he has become a cultural icon in Japan, admired for his dedication to the sport and his philanthropic efforts following the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. Recently, he made headlines after completing the third leg of his tour, highlighting his ongoing influence in the world of figure skating.
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Yuzuru Hanyu put down a mistake-filled program, allowing Patrick Chan a chance for gold.
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Canada· 2026-02-15
Yuzuru Hanyu is recognized as the last god in figure skating, known for his incredible achievements and attempts at the most difficult jumps.
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Spain· 2026-02-14
Yuzuru Hanyu is a celebrated figure skater known for his grace and artistry.
Malinin, oggi la finale del pattinaggio di figura singolo: sveglia alle 12, il pigiama di Snoopy, i salti quadrupli, le origini e la Russia. «Un giorno mi piacerebbe visitarla»
Italy· 2026-02-13
Yuzuru Hanyu is a Japanese figure skater and two-time Olympic champion.
oblikovalka, ki krasi legende umetnostnega drsanja
Slovenia· 2026-02-12
Yuzuru Hanyu, the Olympic champion of 2014 and 2018, has already jumped the fivefold in training.
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Switzerland· 2026-02-11
Yuzuru Hanyu is a renowned figure skater who was once considered unbeatable in competitions.
Carolina Kostner: «Acrobazie e salti mortali sul ghiaccio? Spaventosi, ma fanno sognare»Italy· 2026-02-10
The author appreciates the skating of Japanese figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu.
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Latvia· 2026-01-12
Yuzuru Hanyu is a Japanese figure skater who attempted the quadruple Axel at the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Der Gott der Vierfachsprünge auf dem EisSwitzerland· 2025-11-05
Mikhail Shaidurov mentioned Yuzuru Hanyu as one of his idols.
Михаил Шайдоров назвал имя своего кумира из Казахстана: 24 мая 2025, 16:00
Kazakhstan· 2025-05-24
Yuzuru Hanyu is Mikhail's idol in the sport of figure skating.
“Я плакал“: Михаил Шайдоров рассказал, кому позвонил первым после триумфа на ЧМ: 08 апреля 2025, 17:49Kazakhstan· 2025-04-08
Yuzuru Hanyu has been demoted to B2 and stated that he must provide an answer by the end of the fiscal year.
羽生九段、B2に降級 来期の方針「年度末までに答えを出さないと」：朝日新聞
Japan· 2025-03-06Yuzuru Hanyu has been demoted to B2 and stated that he needs to provide an answer by the end of the fiscal year.
羽生九段、B2に降級 来期の方針「年度末までに答えを出さないと」：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-03-06Yuzuru Hanyu completed the third leg of his tour.
「世界で1人だったとしても」 羽生結弦さん、ツアー第3弾を終えて：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-02-11Yuzuru Hanyu completed the third leg of his tour.
「世界で1人だったとしても」 羽生結弦さん、ツアー第3弾を終えて：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-02-11Yuzuru Hanyu completed the third leg of his tour.
「世界で1人だったとしても」 羽生結弦さん、ツアー第3弾を終えて：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-02-10Yuzuru Hanyu performed in and produced the ice show 'Echoes of Life' which concluded its third installment in Chiba, Japan.
「世界で1人だったとしても」 羽生結弦さん、ツアー第3弾を終えて：朝日新聞デジタルJapan· 2025-02-09Yuzuru Hanyu reflects on completing the third leg of his tour.
「世界で1人だったとしても」 羽生結弦さん、ツアー第3弾を終えて：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-02-09