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Athlete
Yuzuru Hanyu
Famoose for
Winning consecutive Olympic men’s figure-skating titles.
Sochi gold · Pyeongchang gold
- Born
- 7 December 1994
- Birthplace
- Sendai, Japan
More people
Yuzuru Hanyu
Yuzuru Hanyu is a Japanese figure skater whose performances combine demanding jumps with detailed musical interpretation.
Early life
Sendai
Started skating as a young child.
Earthquake
His training was disrupted by the 2011 disaster.
Career
- 2010s
Senior rise
Progressed into major international competition.
- 2014–2018
Olympic champion
Won two successive Olympic titles.
- 2022 onward
Professional shows
Moved from competitive skating into independent productions.
Achievements
Sochi gold
Won his first Olympic title.
Pyeongchang gold
Defended the title.
Gift
Presented a solo show at Tokyo Dome.
Beyond skating
Disaster recovery
Has supported communities affected by the 2011 earthquake.
Production
Develops ice shows combining skating and storytelling.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: David W. Carmichael. CC BY-SA 3.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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