Yuzuru Hanyu

Figure skater and Olympic champion

Yuzuru Hanyu - Figure skater and Olympic champion
Born

December 7th, 1994
30 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Japan

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A prominent figure skater from Japan, achieved multiple championships and set numerous world records throughout a competitive career. Dominated figure skating from a young age, clinching the gold medal at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics and defending the title at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. Renowned for technical skills as well as artistic expression on the ice, contributed significantly to the popularity of figure skating in Japan.

Won gold at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics

Won gold at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Set multiple world records in figure skating

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