Top Winter Games Video: Yuzuru Hanyu JO 2018
In November 2017, Hanyu injured the ligaments in his right ankle during training (NHK Trophy) and withdrew from most competitions before the Olympics. Despite this injury, he was selected by the Japanese federation, but he withdrew from the team event to focus on the individual event — a preparation gamble that will pay off.
Yuzuru Hanyu (JPN) the hero
Gold medal in figure skating despite an ankle injury!
Short program: sharp poetry on Chopin (111.68)
Hanyu returns to the scene with her seminal short film, the Chopin' Ballad No. 1 Surgical precision, gliding speed, and quality of execution make all the difference. He scores 111.68 points, best score in the segment, and takes the lead ahead of Javier Fernández and Shoma Uno.
Free program: "Seimei", mastery under control (206,17)
On the soundtrack «Seimei» (Shigeru Umebayashi), Hanyu prioritizes efficiency: four quads planned, exceptional artistic elements, and a captivating skating style that earns him 96.62 pieces And 206.17 points in the freestyle (2nd in the segment behind Nathan Chen).
Why this performance is "incredible"«
- Rapid return from injury : adjusted training plan, no team competition, meticulously planned individual preparation.
- Leadership from the short term : 111.68 on Chopin, the basis for victory.
- Art + technique "Seimei" wears PCS close to excellence (96.62), reflecting a very high level of interpretation and choreography.
- Risk management : sufficiently ambitious technical content, but calibrated to maximize cleanliness and avoid major penalties.
Podium table (final – men, 2018 Olympics)
| Rank | Skater (Country) | Court (SP) | Free (FS) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yuzuru Hanyu (JPN) | 111,68 | 206,17 | 317,85 |
| 2 | Shoma Uno (JPN) | 104,17 | 202,73 | 306,90 |
| 3 | Javier Fernández (ESP) | 107,58 | 197,66 | 305,24 |
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