10月に現役引退を発表したフィギュアスケートの高橋大輔さんが出身地・岡山県のPR動画「もんげー岡山！」に登場した。「もんげー」は「ものすごい」という意味の岡山弁。
動画では、気の弱い子供だった高橋大輔さんが、8歳の時にスケートリンクに出会ったことで人生が変わったという経験から、次世代の子供たちに向けてメッセージを送っている。この記事では、そのメッセージを書き起こしで紹介する。
高橋大輔から君へ
僕は岡山で生まれた。
大人しくて気の弱い子供だった。
8歳のとき、このスケートリンクに出会った。
なぜかスケートには夢中になった。
飛ぶのが好きになった。
踊るのも好きになった。
成績が上がって表彰台に立つことも多くなった。
気がつけば世界で戦うようになっていた。
でも、全部うまくいったわけじゃない。
迷いもあった。
怪我もあった。
手術もした。
全然飛べない日もあった。
もうダメだと思ったことも何度もあった。
これから新しい一歩を踏み出す子供たちもいつか壁にぶち当たると思う。
けど、自分の力を信じてほしい。
倒れたって立ち上がればいい。
さ、いくよ。
僕は岡山で生まれた。
そして、このスケートリンクに出会った。
もんげー岡山！
もんげースケートリンク！
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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - OCTOBER 21: Daisuke Takahashi of Japan poses for photographers after the medals ceremony for the Smart Ones Skate America October 21, 2005 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Takahashi was the overall men\'s champion. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) (credit:Matthew Stockman via Getty Images)
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DORTMUND, Germany: Daisuke Takahashi of Japan performs in the Men?s Free Skating competition at the 2004 World Figure Skating Championships in Dortmund, 25 March 2004. AFP PHOTO JOHN MACDOUGALL (Photo credit should read JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JOHN MACDOUGALL via Getty Images)
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PARIS, FRANCE: Japanese skater Daisuke Takahashi, performs during the men\'s short programme of the 17th Lalique trophy, 14 November 2003 at the Palais-Omnisports-Paris-Bercy in Paris. Takahashi takes the second place. AFP PHOTO PIERRE ANDRIEU (Photo credit should read PIERRE ANDRIEU/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:PIERRE ANDRIEU via Getty Images)
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DORTMUND, GERMANY - MARCH 25: Wintersport / Eiskunstlauf: WM 2004, Dortmund; Kuer Maenner; Daisuke TAKAHASHI / JPN 25.03.04. (Photo by Vladimir Rys/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Vladimir Rys via Getty Images)
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SAITAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 23: Daisuke Takahashi of Japan waves for fans during the All Japan Figure Skating Championships at Saitama Super Arena on December 23, 2013 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Atsushi Tomura via Getty Images)
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PARIS, FRANCE: Japanese skater Daisuke Takahashi, performs during the men\'s short programme of the 17th Lalique trophy, 14 November 2003 at the Palais-Omnisports-Paris-Bercy in Paris. Takahashi takes the second place. AFP PHOTO PIERRE ANDRIEU (Photo credit should read PIERRE ANDRIEU/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:PIERRE ANDRIEU via Getty Images)
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DORTMUND, Germany: Daisuke Takahashi of Japan practices on the eve of the beginning of the 2004 World Figure Skating Championships in Dortmund, 21 March 2004. AFP PHOTO JOHN MACDOUGALL (Photo credit should read JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JOHN MACDOUGALL via Getty Images)
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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - OCTOBER 21: Daisuke Takahashi of Japan competes during the free skate program of the Smart Ones Skate America October 21, 2005 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Takahashi was the overall men\'s champion. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) (credit:Matthew Stockman via Getty Images)
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TOKYO, JAPAN: Accompanied by second-placed Canadian skater Jeffrey Buttle (L) and third-placed Japanese skater Daisuke Takahashi (R), Stephane Lambiel of Switzerland shows his gold medal to photographers during an awarding ceremony for men\'s event in the figure skating Grand Prix series final in Tokyo, 17 December 2005. Lambiel won the event in the competition. AFP PHOTO/Toru YAMANAKA (Photo credit should read TORU YAMANAKA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:TORU YAMANAKA via Getty Images)
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OSAKA, JAPAN: Japanese skater Daisuke Takahashi performs during the short program of the men\'s singles event in the NHK Trophy figure skating competition in Osaka, western Japan, 03 December 2005. Takahashi leads the competition after the short program. AFP PHOTO/Toru YAMANAKA (Photo credit should read TORU YAMANAKA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:TORU YAMANAKA via Getty Images)
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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - OCTOBER 21: Evan Lysacek, Daisuke Takahashi of Japan and Brian Joubert of France pose for photographers after the medals ceremony October 21, 2005 of the Smart Ones Skate America at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Takahashi was the overall men\'s champion, Lysacek finished second and Joubert finished third. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) (credit:Matthew Stockman via Getty Images)
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GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN - MARCH 22: Daisuke Takahashi of Japan in action during his Free Skate during the ISU World Figure Skating Championships at the Scandinavium Arena on March 22, 2008 in Gothenburg, Sweden. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Jamie McDonald via Getty Images)
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SAITAMA, JAPAN - APRIL 20: Daisuke Takahashi performs in the Men Free skating program during the Japan Open 2008 Figure Skating at Saitama Super Arena on April 20, 2008 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Koichi Kamoshida/Getty Images) (credit:Koichi Kamoshida via Getty Images)
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Turin, ITALY: Japan\'s Daisuke Takahashi practices during a training session for the Figure skating competition at the 2006 Winter Olympics, 12 February 2006 at Palavela ice rink in Turin. AFP PHOTO FRANCK FIFE (Photo credit should read FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:FRANCK FIFE via Getty Images)
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TURIN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 14: Daisuke Takahashi of Japan competes in the Men\'s Short Program Figure Skating during Day 4 of the Turin 2006 Winter Olympic Games on February 14, 2006 at the Palavela in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) (credit:Robert Laberge via Getty Images)
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Daisuke Takahashi during the Press Conference of Dreams on Ice 2006 in Yokohama, Japan. (Photo by Jun Sato/WireImage) (credit:Jun Sato via Getty Images)
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NAGANO, JAPAN - DECEMBER 03: Daisuke Takahashi of Japan celebrates after winning in the Men\'s Free Skating Program during the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating-NHK Trophy at the Big Hat on December 3, 2006 in Nagano, Japan. (Photo by Koichi Kamoshida/Getty Images) (credit:Koichi Kamoshida via Getty Images)
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ST.PETERSBURG, RUSSIAN FEDERATION: Japanese Daisuke Takahashi perfoms during men\'s short program at ISU Grand Prix Figure Skating final in St. Petersburg, 15 December 2006. AFP PHOTO/ ALEXANDER NEMENOV (Photo credit should read ALEXANDER NEMENOV/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:ALEXANDER NEMENOV via Getty Images)
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Tokyo, JAPAN: Japanese skater Daisuke Takahashi bites his silver medal on the podium after the men\'s singles of the World Figure Skating Championships 2007 in Tokyo, 22 March 2007. Takahashi won the silver medal with a total score of 237.95. AFP PHOTO / TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA (Photo credit should read TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA via Getty Images)
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GANGNEUNG, REPUBLIC OF KOREA: Daisuke Takahashi of Japan performs during the men free skating final at the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships 2005 in Gangneung, 250 Kilometers east of Seoul, 18 February 2005. Evan Lysacek of US won gold medal while Chengjiang Li of China took the silver medal and Daisuke Takahashi of Japan took the bronze. AFP PHOTO/JUNG YEON-JE (Photo credit should read JUNG YEON-JE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUNG YEON-JE via Getty Images)
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Men\'s free skating silver medalist Japanese Daisuke Takahashi performs during the ISU Grand Prix figure skating final, 15 December 2007 in Turin. AFP PHOTO DAMIEN MEYER (Photo credit should read DAMIEN MEYER/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:DAMIEN MEYER via Getty Images)
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Men\'s free skating silver medalist Japanese Daisuke Takahashi poses for photographers during the ISU Grand Prix figure skating final, 15 December 2007 in Turin. AFP PHOTO DAMIEN MEYER (Photo credit should read DAMIEN MEYER/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:DAMIEN MEYER via Getty Images)
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TOKYO - MARCH 22: Daisuke Takahashi of Japan poses in the men\'s free skate during the World Figure Skating Championships at the Tokyo Gymnasium on March 22, 2007 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Koichi Kamoshida/Getty Images) (credit:Koichi Kamoshida via Getty Images)
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Daisuke Takahashi during the Press Conference of Japan International Challenge figure skating cup competition. (Photo by Jun Sato/WireImage) (credit:Jun Sato via Getty Images)
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Tokyo, JAPAN: Daisuke Takahashi of Japan strikes landing of his jump during the men\'s short program of the World Figure Skating Championships in Tokyo 21 March 2007. Takahashi scored 74.51 points and finished the third in the first day. AFP PHOTO/ TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA (Photo credit should read TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA via Getty Images)
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Daisuke Takahashi of Japan performs his short program during the men\'s competition in the ISU Grand Prix Final figure skating in Tokyo, on December 4, 2009. Takahashi scored 89.95 points to lead the competition. AFP PHOTO / TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA (Photo credit should read TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA via Getty Images)
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ST.PETERSBURG, RUSSIAN FEDERATION: Japanese Daisuke Takahashi performs his free program at the figure skating ISU Grand Prix final in St.Petersburg, 16 December 2006. Takahashi won the silver. AFP PHOTO YURI KADOBNOV (Photo credit should read YURI KADOBNOV/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:YURI KADOBNOV via Getty Images)
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ST.PETERSBURG, RUSSIAN FEDERATION: From left: Japanese Daisuke Takahashi (silver), French Brian Joubert (gold) and Japanese Nobunari Oda (bronze) pose at a podium after men\'s free scating program at ISU Grand Prix Figure Skating final in St. Petersburg, 16 December 2006. AFP PHOTO/ ALEXANDER NEMENOV (Photo credit should read ALEXANDER NEMENOV/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:ALEXANDER NEMENOV via Getty Images)
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ST.PETERSBURG, RUSSIAN FEDERATION: Japanese Daisuke Takahashi reacts after his free program at the figure skating ISU Grand Prix final in St.Petersburg, 16 December 2006. Takahashi won the silver. AFP PHOTO YURI KADOBNOV (Photo credit should read YURI KADOBNOV/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:YURI KADOBNOV via Getty Images)
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SENDAI, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 28: Daisuke Takahashi of Japan skates during the official practice of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating NHK Trophy at Sendai City Gymnasium on November 28, 2007 in Sendai, Japan. The event takes place from November 29 to December 2. (Photo by Junko Kimura/Getty Images) (credit:Junko Kimura via Getty Images)
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Nobunari Oda, Daisuke Takahashi and Armin Mahbanoozadeh (L-R) celebrate after the Men Free Skating Program of the 2010 Skate America in Portland, on November 13, 2010. Daisuke Takahashi from Japan won the event, Oda took the second place and Armin Mahbanoozadeh the third. AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:GABRIEL BOUYS via Getty Images)
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BEIJING - DECEMBER 11: (CHINA OUT) Daisuke Takahashi of Japan skates in the Men Free Skating during ISU Grand Prix and Junior Grand Prix Final at Beijing Capital Gymnasium on December 11, 2010 in Beijing, China. (Photo by ChinaFotoPress/Getty Images) (credit:ChinaFotoPress via Getty Images)
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BEIJING, CHINA - DECEMBER 12: (CHINA OUT) Daisuke Takahashi of Japan performs during ISU Grand Prix and Junior Grand Prix Final at Beijing Capital Gymnasium on December 12, 2010 in Beijing, China. (Photo by ChinaFotoPress/Getty Images) (credit:ChinaFotoPress via Getty Images)
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Japanese figure skater Daisuke Takahashi is pictured during a training session on August 11, 2011, in Lyon, eastern France. The 2010 world champion already looks towards the 2014 Sotchi Olympic Games in Russia. AFP PHOTO/PHILIPPE DESMAZES (Photo credit should read PHILIPPE DESMAZES/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:PHILIPPE DESMAZES via Getty Images)
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KADOMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 28: Daisuke Takahashi performs during the All Japan Medalists On Ice at Namihaya Dome on December 28, 2009 in Osaka, Japan. (Photo by Junko Kimura/Getty Images) (credit:Junko Kimura via Getty Images)
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SENDAI, JAPAN - DECEMBER 02: Daisuke Takahashi of Japan competes in the Men Free Skating of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating NHK Trophy at Sendai City Gymnasium on December 2, 2007 in Sendai, Japan. Takahashi came first place in Men\'s competition. The event takes place from November 29 to December 2. (Photo by Junko Kimura/Getty Images) (credit:Junko Kimura via Getty Images)
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SENDAI, JAPAN - DECEMBER 01: Daisuke Takahashi of Japan skates in the Men Short Program of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating 2007/2008 NHK Trophy at Sendai City Gymnasium on December 1, 2007 in Sendai, Japan. The event takes place from November 29 to December 2. (Photo by Junko Kimura/Getty Images) (credit:Junko Kimura via Getty Images)
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NAGANO, JAPAN - DECEMBER 25: Daisuke Takahashi competes in the Men\'s Free Program during the Japan Figure Skating Championships 2010 at Big Hat on December 25, 2010 in Nagano, Japan. (Photo by Koki Nagahama/Getty Images) (credit:Koki Nagahama via Getty Images)
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Japanese men\'s singles figure skater Nobunari Oda (R) answers a question beside his teammate, Daisuke Takahashi (L) during Japanese men\'s singles figure skating team press conference at the Olympic main press centre in Vancouver on February 10, 2010. AFP PHOTO / TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA (Photo credit should read TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA via Getty Images)
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Daisuke Takahashi of Japan skates in the men\'s figure skating short program on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, during the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Photo by George Bridges/MCT/MCT via Getty Images) (credit:MCT via Getty Images)
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2010 WINTER OLYMPIC GAMES -- Men\'s Figure Skating Short Program -- Pictured: Daisuke Takahashi of Japan -- Photo by: Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank (credit:NBC via Getty Images)
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VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 18: Daisuke Takahashi of Japan competes in the men\'s figure skating free skating on day 7 of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics at the Pacific Coliseum on February 18, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) (credit:Cameron Spencer via Getty Images)
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VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 18: Daisuke Takahashi of Japan ompetes in the men\'s figure skating free skating on day 7 of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics at the Pacific Coliseum on February 18, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) (credit:Matthew Stockman via Getty Images)
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Bronze medalist Japan\'s Daisuke Takahashi performs in the Men\'s figure skating free program at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver on February 18, 2010. AFP PHOTO / Saeed KHAN (Photo credit should read SAEED KHAN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:SAEED KHAN via Getty Images)
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Japanese bronze medalist Daisuke Takahashi performs in the men\'s 2010 Winter Olympics figure skating free program at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver on February 18, 2010. AFP PHOTO/Vincenzo PINTO (Photo credit should read VINCENZO PINTO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:VINCENZO PINTO via Getty Images)
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Bronze medallist, Japan\'s Daisuke Takahashi, reacts as listening his results after performing in the Men\'s Figure skating free program at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver during the 2010 Winter Olympics on February 18, 2010. AFP PHOTO YURI KADOBNOV (Photo credit should read YURI KADOBNOV/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:YURI KADOBNOV via Getty Images)
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Gold medalist in men\'s figures skating Evan Lysacek of the United States poses for photos with silver medalist Evgeni Plushenko of Russia, left, and bronze medalist Daisuke Takahashi of Japan on Thursday, February 18, 2010, during the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Photo by George Bridges/MCT/MCT via Getty Images) (credit:MCT via Getty Images)
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Japanese bronze medalist Daisuke Takahashi poses on the podium after the men\'s 2010 Winter Olympics figure skating competition at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, on February 18, 2010. AFP PHOTO/Vincenzo PINTO (Photo credit should read VINCENZO PINTO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:VINCENZO PINTO via Getty Images)
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Japan\'s Daisuke Takahashi perform during the 2010 Winter Olympics figure skating exhibition gala at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver on February 27, 2010. AFP PHOTO/Vincenzo PINTO (Photo credit should read VINCENZO PINTO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:VINCENZO PINTO via Getty Images)
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TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 25: Daisuke Takahashi of Japan celebrates becoming World Champion after the Men\'s Free Skate during the 2010 ISU World Figure Skating Championships on March 25, 2010 at the Palevela in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) (credit:Clive Rose via Getty Images)
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TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 28: Individual Champions Mao Asada and Daisuke Takahashi of Japan dance together during the Gala Exhibition during the 2010 ISU World Figure Skating Championships on March 28, 2010 at the Palevela in Turin, Italy (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) (credit:Clive Rose via Getty Images)
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TOKYO - MARCH 30: (JAPANESE NEWSPAPERS OUT) Daisuke Takahashi (L) and Mao Asada pose for photographs during a press conference after winning gold medals at ISU World Figure Skating Championships at a Tokyo hotel on March 30, 2010 in Tokyo, Japan (Photo by Sankei via Getty Images) (credit:Sankei via Getty Images)
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Daisuke Takahashi of Japan performs during the men\'s short program in the NHK Trophy, the first event of the six-stage ISU figure skating Grand Prix series, in Nagoya, central Japan, on October 23, 2010. AFP PHOTO/Toru YAMANAKA (Photo credit should read TORU YAMANAKA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:TORU YAMANAKA via Getty Images)
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NAGOYA, AICHI, JAPAN - OCTOBER 24: (JAPANESE NEWSPAPERS OUT) Daisuke Takahashi of Japan performs in the exhibition during day three of the ISU Grand Prix NHK Trophy at Nihon Gaishi Arena on October 24, 2010 in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan. (Photo by Sankei via Getty Images) (credit:Sankei via Getty Images)
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PORTLAND, OR - NOVEMBER 12: Daisuke Takahashi of Japan competes in the Short Program during Skate America at Rose Garden Arena on November 12, 2010 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) (credit:Matthew Stockman via Getty Images)
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PORTLAND, OR - NOVEMBER 13: Daisuke Takahashi of Japan competes in the Free Skate during Skate America at Rose Garden Arena on November 13, 2010 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) (credit:Matthew Stockman via Getty Images)
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PORTLAND, OR - NOVEMBER 13: Daisuke Takahashi of Japan completes his routine in the Free Skate during Skate America at Rose Garden Arena on November 13, 2010 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) (credit:Matthew Stockman via Getty Images)
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PORTLAND, OR - NOVEMBER 13: Daisuke Takahashi of Japan poses for photographers after winning the men\'s program during Skate America at Rose Garden Arena on November 13, 2010 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) (credit:Matthew Stockman via Getty Images)
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Bronze medalist Japan\'s Daisuke Takahashi waves after his Men\'s figure skating free program at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver on February 18, 2010. AFP PHOTO / Saeed KHAN (Photo credit should read SAEED KHAN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:SAEED KHAN via Getty Images)
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Daisuke Takahashi of Japan performs in men free skating during the International Skating Union (ISU) Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in Taipei on February 19, 2011. Takahashi scored 244.00 in the event. AFP PHOTO / Sam YEH (Photo credit should read SAM YEH/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:SAM YEH via Getty Images)
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SAPPORO, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 12: Daisuke Takahashi of Japan performs in the men\'s singles during day two of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating NHK Trophy at Makomanai Sekisui Heim Arena on November 12, 2011 in Sapporo, Japan. (Photo by Koki Nagahama/Getty Images) (credit:Koki Nagahama via Getty Images)
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Japan\'s Daisuke Takahashi during Men\'s practice for the Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final December 8, 2011 in Quebec City. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:STAN HONDA via Getty Images)
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Japan\'s Daisuke Takahashi (Photo credit should read ALEXANDER NEMENOV/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:ALEXANDER NEMENOV via Getty Images)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 14: Daisuke Takahashi of Japan competes during the Figure Skating Men\'s Free Skating on day seven of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Iceberg Skating Palace on February 14, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) (credit:Matthew Stockman via Getty Images)
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Japan\'s Daisuke Takahashi performs in the Men\'s Figure Skating Free Program at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 14, 2014. AFP PHOTO / DAMIEN MEYER (Photo credit should read DAMIEN MEYER/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:DAMIEN MEYER via Getty Images)
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2014 WINTER OLYMPIC GAMES -- \'Men\'s Figure Skating Free Skate\' -- Pictured: Daisuke Takahashi during the Men\'s Figure Skating Free Skate on February 14, 2014 during the XXII Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia -- (Photo by: Paul Drinkwater/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) (credit:NBC via Getty Images)
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2014 WINTER OLYMPIC GAMES -- \'Men\'s Figure Skating Free Skate\' -- Pictured: Daisuke Takahashi during the Men\'s Figure Skating Free Skate on February 14, 2014 during the XXII Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia -- (Photo by: Paul Drinkwater/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) (credit:NBC via Getty Images)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 14: Japan\'s Daisuke Takahashi during the men\'s figure skating free skate. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on Friday, February 14, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post via Getty Images) (credit:AAron Ontiveroz via Getty Images)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 14: Daisuke Takahashi of Japan performs during the Figure Skating Men\'s Free Skating on day seven of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Iceberg Skating Palace on February 14, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) (credit:Robert Cianflone via Getty Images)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 14: Daisuke Takahashi of Japan competes during the Figure Skating Men\'s Free Skating on day seven of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Iceberg Skating Palace on February 14, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) (credit:Matthew Stockman via Getty Images)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 13: Fans of Daisuke Takahashi of Japan cheer during the Men\'s Figure Skating Short Program on day 6 of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at the at Iceberg Skating Palace on February 13, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) (credit:Robert Cianflone via Getty Images)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 13: Daisuke Takahashi of Japan competes during the Men\'s Figure Skating Short Program on day 6 of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at the at Iceberg Skating Palace on February 13, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images) (credit:Paul Gilham via Getty Images)