羽生結弦、異次元すぎる世界記録更新でGPファイナル3連覇 「夢をあきらめないで」

「どうかスケートを、練習を、夢をあきらめないで」
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羽生結弦がまたひとつ、伝説を作った――。 フィギュアスケートのシーズン前半戦・世界一を決定する「グランプリ(GP)ファイナル」は12月12日、スペイン・バルセロナで男子フリープログラムが行われ、ショートプログラム(SP)で世界最高点を更新した羽生結弦が219.48点という高得点をマーク。合計330.43点で優勝し、男子史上初の3連覇を達成した。

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羽生結弦 GPファイナル2015 フリー
ISU Junior & Senior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2015/2016 Final Barcelona - Day 3(01 of38)
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 12: Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs during the Men Free program during day three of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2015/2016 at the Barcelona International Convention Centre on December 12, 2015 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos - ISU/ISU via Getty Images) (credit:David Ramos - ISU via Getty Images)
ISU Junior & Senior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2015/2016 Final Barcelona - Day 3(02 of38)
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 12: Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs during the Men Free program during day three of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2015/2016 at the Barcelona International Convention Centre on December 12, 2015 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos - ISU/ISU via Getty Images) (credit:David Ramos - ISU via Getty Images)
Spain Grand Prix Final Figure Skating(03 of38)
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Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs during the Men\'s final of the Grand Prix Final figure skating competition in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs during the Men\'s final of the Grand Prix Final figure skating competition in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Japanese skater Yuzuru Hanyu competes during the Men Free skating program at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2015 in Barcelona on December 12, 2015. AFP PHOTO/ JOSEP LAGO / AFP / JOSEP LAGO (Photo credit should read JOSEP LAGO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JOSEP LAGO via Getty Images)
Spain Grand Prix Final Figure Skating(06 of38)
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Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs during the Men\'s final of the Grand Prix Final figure skating competition in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs during the Men\'s final of the Grand Prix Final figure skating competition in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs during the Men\'s final of the Grand Prix Final figure skating competition in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Japanese skater Yuzuru Hanyu competes during the Men Free skating program at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2015 in Barcelona on December 12, 2015. AFP PHOTO/ JOSEP LAGO / AFP / JOSEP LAGO (Photo credit should read JOSEP LAGO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JOSEP LAGO via Getty Images)
Spain Grand Prix Final Figure Skating(10 of38)
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Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs during the Men\'s final of the Grand Prix Final figure skating competition in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
ISU Junior & Senior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2015/2016 Final Barcelona - Day 3(11 of38)
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 12: Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs during the Men Free program during day three of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2015/2016 at the Barcelona International Convention Centre on December 12, 2015 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos - ISU/ISU via Getty Images) (credit:David Ramos - ISU via Getty Images)
Spain Grand Prix Final Figure Skating(12 of38)
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Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs during the Men\'s final of the Grand Prix Final figure skating competition in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
ISU Junior & Senior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2015/2016 Final Barcelona - Day 3(13 of38)
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 12: Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs during the Men Free program during day three of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2015/2016 at the Barcelona International Convention Centre on December 12, 2015 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos - ISU/ISU via Getty Images) (credit:David Ramos - ISU via Getty Images)
Spain Grand Prix Final Figure Skating(14 of38)
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Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs during the Men\'s final of the Grand Prix Final figure skating competition in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Japanese skater Yuzuru Hanyu competes during the Men Free skating program at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2015 in Barcelona on December 12, 2015. AFP PHOTO/ JOSEP LAGO / AFP / JOSEP LAGO (Photo credit should read JOSEP LAGO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JOSEP LAGO via Getty Images)
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Japanese skater Yuzuru Hanyu competes during the Men Free skating program at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2015 in Barcelona on December 12, 2015. AFP PHOTO/ JOSEP LAGO / AFP / JOSEP LAGO (Photo credit should read JOSEP LAGO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JOSEP LAGO via Getty Images)
Spain Grand Prix Final Figure Skating(17 of38)
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Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs during the Men\'s final of the Grand Prix Final figure skating competition in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Japanese skater Yuzuru Hanyu competes during the Men Free skating program at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2015 in Barcelona on December 12, 2015. AFP PHOTO/ JOSEP LAGO / AFP / JOSEP LAGO (Photo credit should read JOSEP LAGO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JOSEP LAGO via Getty Images)
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Japanese skater Yuzuru Hanyu competes during the Men Free skating program at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2015 in Barcelona on December 12, 2015. AFP PHOTO/ JOSEP LAGO / AFP / JOSEP LAGO (Photo credit should read JOSEP LAGO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JOSEP LAGO via Getty Images)
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Japanese skater Yuzuru Hanyu competes during the Men Free skating program at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2015 in Barcelona on December 12, 2015. AFP PHOTO/ JOSEP LAGO / AFP / JOSEP LAGO (Photo credit should read JOSEP LAGO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JOSEP LAGO via Getty Images)
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Gold medal winner Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan, right, displays a Japanese flag in front of silver medal winner Javier Fernandez of Spain in the Men\'s final of the Grand Prix Final figure skating competition in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Gold medal winner Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan celebrates after winning the Men\'s final of the Grand Prix Final figure skating competition in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Gold medal winner Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan, centre, smiles next to silver medal winner Javier Fernandez of Spain, left and Shoma Uno of Japan who won the bronze in the Men\'s final of the Grand Prix Final figure skating competition in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Gold medal winner Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan, right hugs Shoma Uno of Japan who won the bronze in the Men\'s final of the Grand Prix Final figure skating competition in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Gold medal winner Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan, right, hugs silver medal winner Javier Fernandez of Spain in the Men\'s final of the Grand Prix Final figure skating competition in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Japanese skater Yuzuru Hanyu shows his gold medal as he poses on the podium during the awarding ceremony after winning the men free skating program at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2015 in Barcelona on December 12, 2015. AFP PHOTO/ JOSEP LAGO / AFP / JOSEP LAGO (Photo credit should read JOSEP LAGO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JOSEP LAGO via Getty Images)
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Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan holds up his gold medal after winning the Men\'s final of the Grand Prix Final figure skating competition in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Japanese skater Yuzuru Hanyu shows his gold medal as he poses on the podium during the awarding ceremony after winning the men free skating program at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2015 in Barcelona on December 12, 2015. AFP PHOTO/ JOSEP LAGO / AFP / JOSEP LAGO (Photo credit should read JOSEP LAGO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JOSEP LAGO via Getty Images)
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Gold medal winner Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan, centre, smiles next to silver medal winner Javier Fernandez of Spain, left and Shoma Uno of Japan who won the bronze in the Men\'s final of the Grand Prix Final figure skating competition in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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(L-R) Second placed Spanish skater Javier Fernandez, winner Japanese skater Yuzuru Hanyu and third placed Japanese skater Shoma Uno show their medals as they hold their countries\' flags during the Men free skating program awarding ceremony of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2015 in Barcelona on December 12, 2015. AFP PHOTO/ JOSEP LAGO / AFP / JOSEP LAGO (Photo credit should read JOSEP LAGO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JOSEP LAGO via Getty Images)
ISU Junior & Senior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2015/2016 Final Barcelona - Day 3(31 of38)
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 12: (L-R) Silver medalist Javier Fernandez of Spain, Gold medalist Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan and Bronze medalist Shoma Uno of Japan pose during the Men final medals ceremony during day three of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2015/2016 at the Barcelona International Convention Centre on December 12, 2015 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos - ISU/ISU via Getty Images) (credit:David Ramos - ISU via Getty Images)
ISU Junior & Senior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2015/2016 Final Barcelona - Day 3(32 of38)
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 12: Gold medalist Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan poses during the Men final medals ceremony during day three of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2015/2016 at the Barcelona International Convention Centre on December 12, 2015 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos - ISU/ISU via Getty Images) (credit:David Ramos - ISU via Getty Images)
ISU Junior & Senior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2015/2016 Final Barcelona - Day 3(33 of38)
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 12: Gold medalist Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan poses during the Men final medals ceremony during day three of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2015/2016 at the Barcelona International Convention Centre on December 12, 2015 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos - ISU/ISU via Getty Images) (credit:David Ramos - ISU via Getty Images)
ISU Junior & Senior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2015/2016 Final Barcelona - Day 3(34 of38)
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 12: Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs during the Men Free program during day three of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2015/2016 at the Barcelona International Convention Centre on December 12, 2015 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos - ISU/ISU via Getty Images) (credit:David Ramos - ISU via Getty Images)
ISU Junior & Senior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2015/2016 Final Barcelona - Day 3(35 of38)
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 12: Gold medalist Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan poses during the Men final medals ceremony during day three of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2015/2016 at the Barcelona International Convention Centre on December 12, 2015 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos - ISU/ISU via Getty Images) (credit:David Ramos - ISU via Getty Images)
ISU Junior & Senior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2015/2016 Final Barcelona - Day 3(36 of38)
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 12: (L-R) Gold medalist Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan and Bronze medalist Shoma Uno of Japan pose during the Men final medals ceremony during day three of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2015/2016 at the Barcelona International Convention Centre on December 12, 2015 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos - ISU/ISU via Getty Images) (credit:David Ramos - ISU via Getty Images)
ISU Junior & Senior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2015/2016 Final Barcelona - Day 3(37 of38)
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 12: (L-R) Silver medalist Javier Fernandez of Spain, Gold medalist Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan and Bronze medalist Shoma Uno of Japan pose during the Men final medals ceremony during day three of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2015/2016 at the Barcelona International Convention Centre on December 12, 2015 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos - ISU/ISU via Getty Images) (credit:David Ramos - ISU via Getty Images)
ISU Junior & Senior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2015/2016 Final Barcelona - Day 3(38 of38)
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 12: (L-R) Silver medalist Javier Fernandez of Spain, Gold medalist Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan and Bronze medalist Shoma Uno of Japan pose during the Men final medals ceremony during day three of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2015/2016 at the Barcelona International Convention Centre on December 12, 2015 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos - ISU/ISU via Getty Images) (credit:David Ramos - ISU via Getty Images)

羽生は冒頭の4回転ジャンプ2つを軽々と決め、後半の4回転+3回転、3回転+2回転などのジャンプも見事に成功。初めてフリーで200点を超えたNHK杯の時よりも、後半でさらに点数を伸ばした。点数が発表されると涙が溢れ、膝に抱えたくまのプーさんのぬいぐるみに顔をうずめた。

演技後のインタビューでは、「全てのエレメントにおいて、完璧な演技を目指した。点数と演技は異なるものだから」と英語でコメント。確固たる自信はどこから来るのかとの質問には、「とても緊張していた。私の方こそ、どうやって自信をつけるのか誰か教えてほしい」などと答えた。

後に開かれた記者会見では、NHK杯の点数や演技を意識しており、かなりのプレッシャーがあったことを告白。「ワールドレコードに追われて演技した感じがあった。点数とか、NHK杯のパフォーマンスがあったからこそ、今回は自分を追い込んだ。しかし、フリーをやっている最中に吹っ切れた。今できることを考えながら滑った」などと語った。

歴史的な記録更新。自分の演技を見た子供へのコメントを求められたインタビューでは、「私も小さいころ、プルシェンコらを見ていた。どうかスケートを、練習を、夢をあきらめないで」などとアドバイスした。

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ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2012 - Day Three(01 of73)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - DECEMBER 08: Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan after his performance in the Mens Free Skating during the Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2012 at the Iceberg Skating Palace on December 8, 2012 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (credit:Julian Finney via Getty Images)
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Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs during the men\'s free skating in the NHK Trophy, the last leg of the six-stage ISU figure skating Grand Prix series, in Rifu, northern Japan, on November 24, 2012. Sevetenn years old Hanyu won the gold medal in the competition. AFP PHOTO/Toru YAMANAKA (Photo credit should read TORU YAMANAKA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:TORU YAMANAKA via Getty Images)
Figure Skating - Winter Olympics Day 6(03 of73)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 13: Yuzuru Hanyu 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 Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Figure Skating - Winter Olympics Day 6(04 of73)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 13: Yuzuru Hanyu 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:Getty Images)
Figure Skating - Winter Olympics Day 6(05 of73)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 13: Yuzuru Hanyu 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:Getty Images)
OLY-2014-FSKATE-SHORT-MEN(06 of73)
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Japan\'s Yuzuru Hanyu performs during the Men\'s Figure Skating Short Program at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 13, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNIS (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Figure Skating - Winter Olympics Day 6(07 of73)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 13: Yuzuru Hanyu 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 Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Figure Skating - Winter Olympics Day 6(08 of73)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 13: Yuzuru Hanyu 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 Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Figure Skating - Winter Olympics Day 6(09 of73)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 13: Yuzuru Hanyu 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:Getty Images)
Figure Skating - Winter Olympics Day 6(10 of73)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 13: Yuzuru Hanyu 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 Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Figure Skating - Winter Olympics Day 6(11 of73)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 13: Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan waits for his score after competing 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:Getty Images)
Figure Skating - Winter Olympics Day 6(12 of73)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 13: Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan waits for his score after competing 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:Getty Images)
Figure Skating - Winter Olympics Day 6(13 of73)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 13: Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan reacts after competing 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:Getty Images)
Figure Skating - Winter Olympics Day -1(14 of73)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 06: Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan looks on while waiting for his score after competing in the Figure Skating Men\'s Short Program during the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Iceberg Skating Palace on February 6, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Darren Cummings/Pool/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Japan\'s Yuzuru Hanyu performs in the Men\'s Figure Skating Team Short Program at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 6, 2014. AFP PHOTO / DAMIEN MEYER (Photo credit should read DAMIEN MEYER/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Figure Skating - Winter Olympics Day 6(16 of73)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 13: Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan waits for his score after competing 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:Getty Images)
Previews - Winter Olympics Day -4(17 of73)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 03: Men\'s figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan shows his accreditation as he arrives at Sochi International Airport ahead of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on February 3, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Previews - Winter Olympics Day -4(18 of73)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 03: Men figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan arrives at Sochi International Airport ahead of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on February 3, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Previews - Winter Olympics Day -4(19 of73)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 03: Men\'s figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan arrives at Sochi International Airport ahead of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on February 3, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Previews - Winter Olympics Day -4(20 of73)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 03: Men figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan arrives at Sochi International Airport ahead of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on February 3, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Previews - Winter Olympics Day -4(21 of73)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 03: Men figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan arrives at Sochi International Airport ahead of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on February 3, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Previews - Winter Olympics Day -4(22 of73)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 03: Men figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan arrives at Sochi International Airport ahead of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on February 3, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Previews - Winter Olympics Day -4(23 of73)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 03: Men figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan arrives at Sochi International Airport ahead of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on February 3, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Previews - Winter Olympics Day -4(24 of73)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 03: Men figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan arrives at Sochi International Airport ahead of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on February 3, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
82nd All Japan Figure Skating Championships - Day Four(25 of73)
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SAITAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 24: Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs his routine in the Gala exhibition during All Japan Figure Skating Championships at Saitama Super Arena on December 24, 2013 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
82nd All Japan Figure Skating Championships - Day Four(26 of73)
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SAITAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 24: Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs his routine in the Gala exhibition during All Japan Figure Skating Championships at Saitama Super Arena on December 24, 2013 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
82nd All Japan Figure Skating Championships - Day Four(27 of73)
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SAITAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 24: Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs his routine in the Gala exhibition during All Japan Figure Skating Championships at Saitama Super Arena on December 24, 2013 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
82nd All Japan Figure Skating Championships - Day Four(28 of73)
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SAITAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 24: Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs his routine in the Gala exhibition during All Japan Figure Skating Championships at Saitama Super Arena on December 24, 2013 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
82nd All Japan Figure Skating Championships - Day Four(29 of73)
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SAITAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 24: Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs his routine in the Gala exhibition during All Japan Figure Skating Championships at Saitama Super Arena on December 24, 2013 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
82nd All Japan Figure Skating Championships - Day Two(30 of73)
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SAITAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 22: Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs in the men\'s free skating during All Japan Figure Skating Championships at Saitama Super Arena on December 22, 2013 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
82nd All Japan Figure Skating Championships - Day Two(31 of73)
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SAITAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 22: Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan poses with medal in the men\'s single victory ceremony during All Japan Figure Skating Championships at Saitama Super Arena on December 22, 2013 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
82nd All Japan Figure Skating Championships - Day Two(32 of73)
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SAITAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 22: Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs in the men\'s free skating during All Japan Figure Skating Championships at Saitama Super Arena on December 22, 2013 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
82nd All Japan Figure Skating Championships - Day Two(33 of73)
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SAITAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 22: Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan poses with medal in the men\'s single victory ceremony during All Japan Figure Skating Championships at Saitama Super Arena on December 22, 2013 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2013/2014 - Day Two(34 of73)
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FUKUOKA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 06: Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan stands on the podium for the men\'s singles award ceremony during day two of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2013/2014 at Marine Messe Fukuoka on December 6, 2013 in Fukuoka, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
82nd All Japan Figure Skating Championships - Day Two(35 of73)
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SAITAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 22: Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs in the men\'s free skating during All Japan Figure Skating Championships at Saitama Super Arena on December 22, 2013 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
82nd All Japan Figure Skating Championships - Day Two(36 of73)
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SAITAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 22: Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs in the men\'s free skating during All Japan Figure Skating Championships at Saitama Super Arena on December 22, 2013 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
82nd All Japan Figure Skating Championships - Day Two(37 of73)
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SAITAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 22: Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs in the men\'s free skating during All Japan Figure Skating Championships at Saitama Super Arena on December 22, 2013 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
82nd All Japan Figure Skating Championships - Day Two(38 of73)
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SAITAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 22: Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs in the men\'s free skating during All Japan Figure Skating Championships at Saitama Super Arena on December 22, 2013 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
82nd All Japan Figure Skating Championships - Day Two(39 of73)
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SAITAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 22: Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan poses with the trophy in the men\'s single victory ceremony during All Japan Figure Skating Championships at Saitama Super Arena on December 22, 2013 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
82nd All Japan Figure Skating Championships - Day One(40 of73)
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SAITAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 21: Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs in the men\'s short program during All Japan Figure Skating Championships at Saitama Super Arena on December 21, 2013 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
82nd All Japan Figure Skating Championships - Day One(41 of73)
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SAITAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 21: Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs in the men\'s short program during All Japan Figure Skating Championships at Saitama Super Arena on December 21, 2013 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
82nd All Japan Figure Skating Championships - Day One(42 of73)
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SAITAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 21: Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs in the men\'s short program during All Japan Figure Skating Championships at Saitama Super Arena on December 21, 2013 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
82nd All Japan Figure Skating Championships - Day One(43 of73)
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SAITAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 21: Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs in the men\'s short program during All Japan Figure Skating Championships at Saitama Super Arena on December 21, 2013 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
82nd All Japan Figure Skating Championships - Day One(44 of73)
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SAITAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 21: Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs in the men\'s short program during All Japan Figure Skating Championships at Saitama Super Arena on December 21, 2013 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2013/2014 - Day Two(45 of73)
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FUKUOKA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 06: Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan stands on the podium for the men\'s singles award ceremony during day two of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2013/2014 at Marine Messe Fukuoka on December 6, 2013 in Fukuoka, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
FSKATE-JPN-PRIX(46 of73)
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Accompanied by second-placed Patrick Chan (L) of Canada and third-placed Nobunari Oda (R) of Japan, Yuzuru Hanyu (C) of Japan shows his gold medal to photographers during the awarding ceremony for men\'s singles of the ISU figure skating Grand Prix Final in Fukuoka, western Japan, on December 6, 2013. Japanese teenager Hanyu beat three-time world champion Patrick Chan for two straight nights to win the Grand Prix Final title Friday, stalling the Canadian\'s bid for an elusive Olympic gold. AFP PHOTO/Toru YAMANAKA (Photo credit should read TORU YAMANAKA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Japanese skater Yuzuru Hanyu performs during the gala exhibition in the ISU figure skating Grand Prix Final in Fukuoka, western Japan, on December 8, 2013. AFP PHOTO/Toru YAMANAKA (Photo credit should read TORU YAMANAKA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Gold medalist Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan waves to the audience during the awarding ceremony for men\'s free skating of the ISU figure skating Grand Prix Final in Fukuoka, western Japan, on December 6, 2013. Hanyu won the competion. AFP PHOTO/Toru YAMANAKA (Photo credit should read TORU YAMANAKA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2013/2014 - Day Four(49 of73)
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FUKUOKA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 08: Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs his routine in the Gala during day four of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2013/2014 at Marine Messe Fukuoka on December 8, 2013 in Fukuoka, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2013/2014 - Day Four(50 of73)
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FUKUOKA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 08: Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs his routine in the Gala during day four of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2013/2014 at Marine Messe Fukuoka on December 8, 2013 in Fukuoka, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2013/2014 - Day Four(51 of73)
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FUKUOKA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 08: Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs his routine in the Gala during day four of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2013/2014 at Marine Messe Fukuoka on December 8, 2013 in Fukuoka, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2013/2014 - Day Two(52 of73)
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FUKUOKA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 06: Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan compete in the men\'s free program during day two of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2013/2014 at Marine Messe Fukuoka on December 6, 2013 in Fukuoka, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2013/2014 - Day Four(53 of73)
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FUKUOKA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 08: Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs his routine in the Gala during day four of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2013/2014 at Marine Messe Fukuoka on December 8, 2013 in Fukuoka, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2013/2014 - Day Four(54 of73)
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FUKUOKA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 08: Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs his routine in the ISU Gala during day four of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2013/2014 at Marine Messe Fukuoka on December 8, 2013 in Fukuoka, Japan. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2013/2014 - Day Four(55 of73)
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FUKUOKA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 08: Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs his routine in the Gala during day four of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2013/2014 at Marine Messe Fukuoka on December 8, 2013 in Fukuoka, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2013/2014 - Day Two(56 of73)
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FUKUOKA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 06: Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan celebrates during the victory ceremony for the Men\'s Free Skating Final on day two of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2013/2014 at Marine Messe Fukuoka on December 6, 2013 in Fukuoka, Japan. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Russia Figure Skating Cup of Russia(57 of73)
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Hanyu Yuzuru, of Japan, skates his short program during Cup of Russia figure skating ISU Grand Prix event in Moscow, Russia, on Friday, Nov. 19, 2010. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Japan Figure Skating Championships - Day 3(58 of73)
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NAGANO, JAPAN - DECEMBER 25: Yuzuru Hanyu competes 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)
Japan Figure Skating Championships - Day 1(59 of73)
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NAGANO, JAPAN - DECEMBER 23: Yuzuru Hanyu performs in the official training of the Japan Figure Skating Championships 2010 at Big Hat on December 23, 2010 in Nagano, Japan. (Photo by Koki Nagahama/Getty Images) (credit:Koki Nagahama via Getty Images)
Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs in the me(60 of73)
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Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs in the men\'s short skating programme at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Cup of Russia in Moscow on November 19, 2010. AFP PHOTO / YURI KADOBNOV (Photo credit should read YURI KADOBNOV/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:YURI KADOBNOV via Getty Images)
ISU Grand Prix NHK Trophy - Day Three(61 of73)
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NAGOYA, AICHI, JAPAN - OCTOBER 24: (JAPANESE NEWSPAPERS OUT) Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan competes in the Men\'s free program during day three of the ISU Grand Prix NHK Trophy at Nippon Gaishi Arena on October 24, 2010 in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan. (Photo by Sankei via Getty Images) (credit:Sankei via Getty Images)
All Japan Medalists On Ice(62 of73)
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KADOMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 28: Yuzuru Hanyu 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)
All Japan Medalists On Ice(63 of73)
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KADOMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 28: Yuzuru Hanyu 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)
Russia Figure Skating Cup of Russia(64 of73)
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Hanyu Yuzuru, of Japan, skates his free program during the Cup of Russia figure skating ISU Grand Prix event in Moscow, Russia, on Saturday, Nov 20, 2010. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Japan Figure Skating Championships - Day 1(65 of73)
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NAGANO, JAPAN - DECEMBER 23: Yuzuru Hanyu performs in the official training of the Japan Figure Skating Championships 2010 at Big Hat on December 23, 2010 in Nagano, Japan. (Photo by Koki Nagahama/Getty Images) (credit:Koki Nagahama via Getty Images)
Japan Figure Skating Championships - Day 2(66 of73)
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NAGANO, JAPAN - DECEMBER 24: Yuzuru Hanyu competes in the Men\'s Short Program during the Japan Figure Skating Championships 2010 at Big Hat on December 24, 2010 in Nagano, Japan. (Photo by Koki Nagahama/Getty Images) (credit:Koki Nagahama via Getty Images)
Russia Figure Skating Grand Prix(67 of73)
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Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan, performs during the man\'s short program at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating in Moscow, Russia, Friday, Nov. 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Misha Japaridze) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Taiwan Four Continents Figure Skating(68 of73)
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Men\'s gold medal winner Japan\'s Daisuke Takahashi, right, chats with his compatriot, second placer Yuzuru Hanyu on the podium during an award ceremony at the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships, Friday, Feb. 18, 2011 in Taipei, Taiwan. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Japan's Yuzuru Hanyu performs during the(69 of73)
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Japan\'s Yuzuru Hanyu performs during the Men\'s Short Program at the Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final December 9, 2011 in Quebec City. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:STAN HONDA via Getty Images)
Japan's Yuzuru Hanyu during Men's practi(70 of73)
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Japan\'s Yuzuru Hanyu 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)
France World Figure Skating Championships(71 of73)
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Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan reacts after performing his men short program at the 2012 World Figure skating Championships in Nice, southern France, Friday, March 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
All Japan Medalist On Ice 2012(72 of73)
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SAPPORO, JAPAN - DECEMBER 24: Yuzuru Hanyu performs during the All Japan Medalist On Ice at Makomanai Sekisui Heim Ice Arena on December 24, 2012 in Sapporo, Japan. (Photo by Ken Ishii/Getty Images) (credit:Ken Ishii via Getty Images)
81st Japan Figure Skating Championships - Day 1(73 of73)
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SAPPORO, JAPAN - DECEMBER 21: Yuzuru Hanyu competes in the Men\'s Short Program during day one of the 81st Japan Figure Skating Championships at Makomanai Sekisui Heim Ice Arena on December 21, 2012 in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. (Photo by Ken Ishii/Getty Images) (credit:Ken Ishii via Getty Images)

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