Yuzuru Hanyu

Yuzuru Hanyu (Japanese: 羽生 結弦) is a Japanese Figure skater.

Yuzuru Hanyu
Hanyu at the 2014 Winter Olympics
Personal information
Native name羽生 結弦 (Japanese)
Country represented Japan
Born (1994-12-07) December 7, 1994
Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
Home townSendai
ResidenceToronto, Ontario, Canada
Height172 cm
Coach
Former coach
  • Nanami Abe
  • Shōichirō Tsuzuki
Choreographer
Former choreographer
Skating club
  • ANA Minato Tokyo
  • Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club
Former skating clubMiyagi FSC
Training locations
Began skating1998
World standing
  • 2 (As of March 30, 2021)
  • 2 (2019–20)
  • 3 (2018–19)
  • 1 (2017–18)
  • 1 (2016–17)
  • 1 (2015–16)
  • 1 (2014–15)
  • 1 (2013–14)
  • 2 (2012–13)
  • 4 (2011–12)
  • 19 (2010–11)
  • 24 (2009–10)
  • 95 (2008–09)
Season's bests
  • 2 (2020–21)
  • 2 (2019–20)
  • 2 (2018–19)
  • 3 (2017–18)
  • 1 (2016–17)
  • 1 (2015–16)
  • 2 (2014–15)
  • 2 (2013–14)
  • 5 (2012–13)
  • 4 (2011–12)
  • 10 (2010–11)
  • 21 (2009–10)
ISU personal best scores
Combined total322.59
2019 Skate Canada
Short program111.82 (WR)
2020 Four Continents
Free skate212.99
2019 Skate Canada
Medal record
Representing  Japan
Men's figure skating
International competitions
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
Olympic Games 2 0 0
World Championships 2 3 2
Four Continents Championships 1 3 0
Grand Prix Final 4 2 0
World Junior Championships 1 0 0
World Team Trophy 1 0 2
Junior Grand Prix Final 1 0 0
Total 12 8 4
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place2018 PyeongchangSingles
Gold medal – first place2014 SochiSingles
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2017 HelsinkiSingles
Gold medal – first place2014 SaitamaSingles
Silver medal – second place2019 SaitamaSingles
Silver medal – second place2016 BostonSingles
Silver medal – second place2015 ShanghaiSingles
Bronze medal – third place2021 StockholmSingles
Bronze medal – third place2012 NiceSingles
Four Continents Championships
Gold medal – first place2020 SeoulSingles
Silver medal – second place2017 GangneungSingles
Silver medal – second place2013 OsakaSingles
Silver medal – second place2011 TaipeiSingles
Grand Prix Final
Gold medal – first place2016–17 MarseilleSingles
Gold medal – first place2015–16 BarcelonaSingles
Gold medal – first place2014–15 BarcelonaSingles
Gold medal – first place2013–14 FukuokaSingles
Silver medal – second place2019–20 TorinoSingles
Silver medal – second place2012–13 SochiSingles
World Team Trophy
Gold medal – first place2017 TokyoTeam
Bronze medal – third place2021 OsakaTeam
Bronze medal – third place2015 TokyoTeam
World Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place2010 The HagueSingles
Junior Grand Prix Final
Gold medal – first place2009–10 TokyoSingles

Yuzuru Hanyu, born on December 7, 1994, in Sendai, Japan, began skating at age four, inspired by his sister. He quickly rose through the ranks, winning his first world junior title in 2010. Despite severe injuries and the devastating 2011 earthquake in his hometown, he achieved remarkable success, securing Olympic gold medals in 2014 and 2018, becoming the first male skater in 66 years to do so consecutively.

Known for his artistic and technical prowess, Hanyu has broken numerous records, earning immense respect and adoration globally. Beyond the ice, he remains a humble and charitable figure, dedicated to his fans and community.

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