- Yuzuru Hanyu is a two-time Olympic gold medalist.
- He holds the world record for highest score in men’s figure skating.
- Hanyu has won four World Championships and five Grand Prix Finals.
- He is known for his signature move, the “quad loop.”
- Hanyu has been named Japan’s Male Athlete of the Year four times.
- He suffered a serious ankle injury in 2017 but returned to win Olympic gold in 2018.
- Hanyu is also an accomplished pianist and often incorporates music into his performances.
- He has a large following in Japan and is considered a national hero.
- Hanyu has been praised for his artistry on the ice as well as his technical skills.
- He is currently coached by Brian Orser, who also coached fellow Olympic champion Yuna Kim.
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Yuzuru Ranked on the list of most popular Figure Skater. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Japan. Yuzuru Hanyu celebrates birthday on December 7 of every year.
Hanyu moved up to the junior level and debuted at the ISU Junior Grand Prix. He placed 6th in the short program and 4th in the free skating to finish 5th overall at the event in Merano, Italy. Following his Junior Grand Prix event, Hanyu placed 4th in the short program with 57.25 points and 1st in his free skating with 124.92 points, giving him a total of 182.17 points to win the gold medal overall at the 2008–09 Japan Junior Championships. He was the youngest male skater to win Japan Junior Championship, at the age of 13. This competition served both as the junior national championships and the World Junior Championships qualifier, so Hanyu was also qualified by this placement for the 2009 World Junior Championships.
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