Yuzuru Hanyu

Born

1994-12-07

Birthplace

Sendai, Miyagi, Japan

Biography

Yuzuru Hanyu is a Japanese figure skater and ice show producer. Widely recognized as one of the greatest figure skaters in history. He's the first men's single skater in 66 years since Dick Button to win back-to-back Olympic titles (2014, 2018), and the first Asian Olympic champion in that discipline. He became the first skater in men's singles to complete the Super Slam, having won all major international junior and senior titles in the course of his career. Hanyu broke world records 19 times, the most in singles since the introduction of the ISU Judging System in 2003. Hanyu is known for his well-rounded skills, achievements, innovations, longevity, popularity, and impact on the sport, he started skating at four years old and competed in the men's singles discipline from 2004 to 2022.