Yuzuru Hanyu

Japanese figure skater (born 1994)

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

Yuzuru Hanyu
Personal information
Native name羽生 結弦 (Japanese)
Country represented Japan
Born (1994-12-07) December 7, 1994 (age 29)
Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
Home townSendai
ResidenceToronto, Ontario, Canada
Height172 cm
Coach
Former coach
Choreographer
Former choreographer
Skating club
Former skating clubMiyagi FSC
Training locations
Began skating1998
World standing
Season's bests
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 place 2018 Pyeongchang Singles
Gold medal – first place 2014 Sochi Singles
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2017 Helsinki Singles
Gold medal – first place 2014 Saitama Singles
Silver medal – second place 2019 Saitama Singles
Silver medal – second place 2016 Boston Singles
Silver medal – second place 2015 Shanghai Singles
Bronze medal – third place 2021 Stockholm Singles
Bronze medal – third place 2012 Nice Singles
Four Continents Championships
Gold medal – first place 2020 Seoul Singles
Silver medal – second place 2017 Gangneung Singles
Silver medal – second place 2013 Osaka Singles
Silver medal – second place 2011 Taipei Singles
Grand Prix Final
Gold medal – first place 2016–17 Marseille Singles
Gold medal – first place 2015–16 Barcelona Singles
Gold medal – first place 2014–15 Barcelona Singles
Gold medal – first place 2013–14 Fukuoka Singles
Silver medal – second place 2019–20 Torino Singles
Silver medal – second place 2012–13 Sochi Singles
World Team Trophy
Gold medal – first place 2017 Tokyo Team
Bronze medal – third place 2021 Osaka Team
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Tokyo Team
World Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place 2010 The Hague Singles
Junior Grand Prix Final
Gold medal – first place 2009–10 Tokyo Singles

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.