【あの選手はいま】8人のフィギュアスケート選手の過去と現在

フィギュアスケートは、壮大なジャンプとその衣装や芸術性で、多くのファンを生み出してきた。
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フィギュアスケートは、壮大なジャンプとその衣装や芸術性で、多くのファンを生み出してきた。

ソチオリンピックの直前、私たちが愛した過去のチャンピオン達を振り返ってみよう。

真のスターだった8人のフィギュアスケート選手がいる。強さとガッツ、そして演技力で愛された少女と女性、当時の姿ともに現在の姿を見てみよう。

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フレミングは3度世界チャンピオンに輝き、1968年のフランス、グルノーブルオリンピックで金メダルを獲得した。その年、アメリカが唯一獲得した金メダルだった。\nフレミングは、紛れもなくアメリカのフィギュアスケート界が輩出した最初のスケートセレブリティだ。\n
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スケートを辞めた後、フレミングは、何年かABCスポーツでカラーアナリストとして働いた。\n2児の母 (今は祖母でもある) でもある彼女は、フランスでの金メダル獲得から30周年に発覚した乳癌との闘病でも注目を浴びた。\nJacksonville.comに語った挑戦は、彼女の過去の経験から覚悟は出来ていたという。\n「オリンピックに1人では勝てない、1人で癌を治すことも出来ない」とフレミングは言った。
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「ウェッジ」ヘアスタイルという、典型的なボールをおしゃれに象ったような髪型を何千人もの間に流行らせた火付け役だった。ハミルは19歳の時、インスブルック(オーストリア)にて、1976年のオリンピックゲームで金メダルを獲得した後、全米を虜にした。プロに転身した後、彼女はIce Capades(アイスショー)の主役となった。また、5回連続ワールドプロフェッショナルのタイトルを手にし、いくつかのゴールデンタイムのテレビ特番で主演もした。
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ハミルは現在50代半ばで、オリンピックとフィギュアスケート殿堂の両方に選ばれたが、乳がんで闘病し、彼女は生涯の苦難との戦いについて語った伝記を執筆した。彼女は敬虔な博愛主義者で、昨年の『ダンシング・ウィズ・ザ・スターズ』の競技者でもあった。しかし、怪我のため、早々に身を引かざるを得なかった。\n
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冷戦の過渡期の中、ヴィットはオリンピックで連続して1984年、1988年に、その当時の東ドイツとして、金メダルを獲得した。全盛期、ヴィットは、フィギュアスケートを思うがままにしていた。世界チャンピオンに4度、ヨーロッパチャンピオンに6度、そしてナショナルチャンピオンに8度君臨した。その後、彼女は1988年にプロ転身した。それはベルリンの壁が崩壊する1年前の事であった。\n
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彼女のウェブサイトによると、ヴィットは今アイスショーとテレビ特番をプロデュースするプロダクション会社を経営しているという。彼女はまたフィギュアスケートコメンテーターとしても、トップレベルの大会(例えば、オリンピックや、ワールドチャンピオンシップ等。)において活躍し、演技にさえも挑戦することもあるという。ベルリンカテドラルの2009年のショーでは、主役を演じた。他のスケート界のスーパースターたちと同様、ヴィットは今40代後半で、自叙伝を書き、慈善基金を運営していると、ウェブサイトには書いてある。
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ヤマグチは、1992年のオリンピックで金メダルを手にし、ほどなくペアからシングルに転身した。特筆すべきは、カリフォルニア出身の彼女は、生まれつき内反足で、スケートは子どものころにリハビリの一部として始めたものだった。
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2002年にプロスケーターとしてのキャリアを終えたが、ヤマグチは現在40代となり、今でも「Always Dream」基金を運営し続け、様々な国家のスケート団体のためのスポークスパーソンとして活躍している。2006年には、第6シーズンを迎えた「ダンシング・ウィズ・ザ・スターズ」で勝利し、また1つトロフィーを彼女のコレクションに加えることになった。
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あぁ、ナンシー。1992年のオリンピックで銅メダルを獲得した後 ( 同期のアメリカ人選手、クリスティー・ヤマグチが1位だった )、有名な話ではあるが、彼女はその2年後、ライバルスケーター、トーニャ・ハーディングの元夫により負傷した。膝を負傷させられたにも関わらず、マサチューセッツ出身の彼女は1994年、ヴェラ・ウォンの衣装で銀メダルを獲得した。
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オリンピックの後も、好調なウォルトディズニーワールドの支援やいくかのアイススケートショーでの主役といったように、ケリガンはとても人気があった。近年では、3人の子どもを持ち、40代半ばとなった彼女は、短い生中継の「Skating with Celebrities」やウィル・フェレルのスケート映画「俺たちフィギュアスケーター」に出演し、再び注目の的となった。\nトーニャ・ハーディングとナンシー・ケリガンのスキャンダルは、ESPNのドキュメンタリーがアメリカの反応と共にその出来事を再度検証した事により、近年再度スポットを浴びた。
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バイウルは1994年のリレハンメルオリンピックで、弱冠16歳で、ケリガンについに勝利した。 その前に、バイウルはワールドフィギュアスケートチャンピオンシップと、ウクライナナショナルチャンピオンシップで優勝をおさめていた。
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バイウルは現在30代で、2つの自叙伝を書いており、自身のウェブサイトによると、ジュエリーとスケートのアパレルブランドを立ち上げ、数々のスケートイベントにも顔を見せている。Wrapのレポートによると、彼女は最近、彼女の前のエージェンシーを訴えるという事でもニュースを賑わせた。\n
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弱冠15歳でリピンスキーは1998年の長野オリンピックで金メダルを獲得し、記録上、冬季オリンピックゲームで個人で金メダルを獲得した最年少の選手となった。
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リピンスキーは15歳でプロになり、17歳でワールドプロフェッショナルチャンピオンを獲得した。しかしその後、臀部のけがにより、伸び悩むこととなる。リピンスキーはここ数年スケートコメンテーターで、次の冬季オリンピックのアナリストになる予定だ。31歳で、Extra TVの特派員でもある。
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クワンは5度にわたりワールドチャンピオンとなり、1998年は( リピンスキーに次いで )銀メダルを獲得、2002年には銅メダルを手にし( 同期のアメリカ人サラ・ヒューズが1位を獲得)、アメリカのフィギュアスケート界で最も注目を浴びた選手となった。2006年、クワンは、ニューヨークタイムズには「10年以上にわたるアメリカのフィギュアスケートの顔」と呼ばれたが、悪化する怪我の為、最後に出場するつもりだったオリンピックから身を引いた。
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2006年以降、クワンは、法律と外交の学士及び最終的には修士の学位を取るために学校に戻った。最近結婚をしたばかりで、33歳の今は国務省で、広報外交業務と広報業務の上級顧問として働いている。

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高校に入学した浅田真央(01 of85)
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入学式を終え、笑顔の女子フィギュアスケート・浅田真央(グランプリ東海)(愛知・名古屋市内の中京大学中京高校)\n\n撮影日:2006年04月07日 (credit:時事通信社)
フィギュアスケートの浅田真央が中学卒業 (02 of85)
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中学の卒業証書を手に笑顔の浅田真央(愛知・名古屋市内の高針台中学校)\n\n撮影日:2005年03月17日 (credit:時事通信社)
浅田真央 12歳(03 of85)
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全日本フィギュアスケート・浅田真央 \n\n浅田真央(グランプリ東海クラブ)の演技(京都アクアリーナ)\n\n撮影日:2002年12月22日 (credit:時事通信社)
浅田真央 12歳(04 of85)
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全日本フィギュアスケート・浅田真央 \n\n浅田真央(グランプリ東海クラブ)の演技(京都アクアリーナ)\n\n撮影日:2002年12月22日 (credit:時事通信社)
浅田真央 12歳(05 of85)
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全日本フィギュア・浅田真央 \n\n浅田真央(グランプリ東海クラブ)の演技(京都アクアリーナ) \n\n撮影日:2002年12月22日 (credit:時事通信社)
浅田真央 12歳(06 of85)
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全日本フィギュアスケート・浅田真央 \n\n浅田真央(グランプリ東海クラブ)の演技(京都アクアリーナ) \n\n撮影日:2002年12月22日 (credit:時事通信社)
浅田真央 12歳(07 of85)
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全日本フィギュアスケート・浅田真央 \n\n浅田真央(グランプリ東海クラブ)の演技(京都アクアリーナ) \n\n撮影日:2002年12月22日 (credit:時事通信社)
浅田真央 13歳(08 of85)
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全日本フィギュア・浅田の演技 \n\n女子シングル8位になった浅田真央(グランプリ東海クラブ)のフリー演技(長野市のビッグハット)\n\n撮影日:2003年12月27日 (credit:時事通信社)
浅田真央 13歳(09 of85)
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全日本フィギュア・浅田の演技 \n\n13歳で女子ショートプログラム(SP)6位の浅田真央(グランプリ東海クラブ)(長野市のビッグハット)\n\n撮影日:2003年12月26日 (credit:時事通信社)
浅田真央 14歳(10 of85)
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フィギュアスケート野辺山サマーフェスティバル・浅田真央 \n\nトリノ五輪に向け、演技を披露する浅田真央(長野・帝産アイススケートトレーニングセンター)\n\n撮影日:2005年07月30日 (credit:時事通信社)
浅田真央 14歳(11 of85)
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金メダルの織田と浅田 \n\nフィギュアスケートの世界ジュニア選手権でそろって優勝し、帰国後の会見で金メダルを披露する織田信成(左)と浅田真央(東京都内のホテル)\n\n撮影日:2005年03月08日 (credit:時事通信社)
浅田真央 14歳(12 of85)
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全日本フィギュアスケート・優勝した安藤ら \n\n表彰式が終わり、花束を掲げる女子シングルで優勝した安藤美姫(中央、中京大中京高)、2位の浅田真央(左、グランプリ東海クラブ)、3位の村主章枝(ダイナシティ)(神奈川・横浜市港北区の新横浜プリンスホテルスケートセンター) (credit:時事通信社)
浅田真央、14歳(13 of85)
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フィギュアスケート・エキシビション/浅田真の演技 \n\nフィギュアスケートのエキシビション「ドリーム・オン・アイス」で演技する浅田真央(グランプリ東海クラブ)(新横浜プリンスホテルスケートセンター) \n\n撮影日:2005年06月25日 (credit:時事通信社)
浅田真央 14歳(14 of85)
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全日本フィギュアスケート・浅田真央の演技 \n\n女子シングルショートプログラムの浅田真央(グランプリ東海クラブ)の演技(神奈川・新横浜プリンスホテルスケートセンター)\n\n撮影日:2004年12月25日 (credit:時事通信社)
浅田真央 14歳(15 of85)
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全日本フィギュアスケート・浅田の演技 \n\n女子シングルショートプログラムで4位の浅田真央(グランプリ東海クラブ)の演技(神奈川・横浜市港北区の新横浜プリンスホテルスケートセンター) \n\n撮影日:2004年12月25日 (credit:時事通信社)
浅田真央、15歳(16 of85)
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プロ野球・中日-広島/始球式の浅田姉妹 \n\n始球式を行うフィギュアスケートの浅田真央(左)と舞姉妹(ナゴヤドーム) \n\n撮影日:2006年03月31日 (credit:時事通信社)
浅田真央 15歳(17 of85)
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フィギュアGPファイナル・浅田真の演技 \n\n女子シングルで優勝した浅田真央(グランプリ東海ク)の自由演技(東京・国立代々木競技場)\n\n撮影日:2005年12月17日 (credit:時事通信社)
浅田真央 15歳(18 of85)
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国際フィギュア・浅田の演技 \n\n女子フィギュアスケートの浅田真央(東京・東伏見アイスアリーナ) \n\n撮影日:2005年10月01日 (credit:時事通信社)
浅田真央 15歳(19 of85)
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フィギュアGPファイナル・笑顔の浅田真央 \n\n女子ショートプログラ(SP)の演技を終えて笑顔を見せる浅田真央(グランプリ東海ク)(東京・国立代々木競技場) \n\n撮影日:2005年12月16日 (credit:時事通信社)
浅田真央 15歳(20 of85)
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フィギュア・GPファイナル出場選手が会見 \n\n記者会見に臨む、フィギュアスケートのグランプリ(GP)ファイナル出場を決めた(左から)織田信成(関大)、高橋大輔(関大)、浅田真央(グランプリ東海ク)、中野友加里(早大)(東京・港区のテレビ朝日) \n\n撮影日:2005年12月05日 (credit:時事通信社)
フィギュアの浅田姉妹米国へ (21 of85)
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新しい練習拠点のアメリカへ出発する前に会見するフィギュアスケートの浅田舞(左)、真央姉妹(千葉・成田空港) \n\n撮影日:2006年08月28日 (credit:時事通信社)
浅田真央 16歳(22 of85)
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世界フィギュア代表の浅田真央 \n\nフィギュアスケート世界選手権日本代表に選ばれ、記者会見する女子シングルの浅田真央(愛知・中京大中京高)(東京都内のホテル) \n\n撮影日:2007年01月09日 (credit:時事通信社)
浅田真央 16歳(23 of85)
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世界フィギュア・驚く浅田真央 \n\n女子シングル自由の演技を終え、高得点に驚く浅田真央(愛知・中京大中京高)。浅田は2位に入り銀メダルを獲得した(東京体育館) (credit:時事通信社)
浅田真央 16歳(24 of85)
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世界フィギュア・フリー演技を終えた浅田真央 \n\n女子シングル自由の演技終了後、感極まって涙する浅田真央(愛知・中京大中京高)。浅田は2位に入り銀メダルを獲得した(東京体育館)\n\n撮影日:2007年03月24日 (credit:時事通信社)
浅田真央 16歳(25 of85)
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NHK杯フィギュア・浅田真央のジャンプ \n\n女子ショートプログラム(SP)で首位に立った浅田真央のジャンプ(長野・ビッグハット)\n\n撮影日:2006年12月01日 (credit:時事通信社)
浅田真央 16歳(26 of85)
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スケートアメリカ・浅田真のSP \n\n女子ショートプログラムで演技する浅田真央。浅田は68.84点で首位に立った(アメリカ・コネティカット州ハートフォード) \n\n撮影日:2006年10月27日 (credit:時事通信社)
浅田真央 16歳(27 of85)
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NHK杯フィギュア・浅田真央の演技 \n\n女子ショートプログラム(SP)、浅田真央の演技(長野・ビッグハット)\n\n撮影日:2006年12月01日 (credit:時事通信社)
浅田真央 16歳(28 of85)
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スケートアメリカ・浅田真の演技 \n\n女子で3位になった浅田真央の自由演技(アメリカ・コネティカット州ハートフォード) \n\n撮影日:2006年10月28日 (credit:時事通信社)
浅田真央 17歳(29 of85)
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フィギュアエキシビション・声援に応える浅田真央 \n\n名古屋スケートフェスティバルでの演技終了後、観客の声援に笑顔で応える浅田真央(愛知・中京大中京高校)(愛知・日本ガイシアリーナ) \n\n撮影日:2008年03月30日 (credit:時事通信社)
ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating NHK Trophy - Day 3(30 of85)
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RIFU, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 25: Mao Asada of Japan performs in the Gala Exhibition during day three of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating NHK Trophy at Sekisui Heim Super Arena on November 25, 2012 in Rifu, Japan. (Photo by Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating NHK Trophy - Day 3(31 of85)
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RIFU, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 25: Yuzuru Hanyu (R) and Mao Asada of Japan perform together in the Gala Exhibition during day three of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating NHK Trophy at Sekisui Heim Super Arena on November 25, 2012 in Rifu, Japan. (Photo by Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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RIFU, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 25: Mao Asada of Japan performs in the Gala Exhibition during day three of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating NHK Trophy at Sekisui Heim Super Arena on November 25, 2012 in Rifu, Japan. (Photo by Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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RIFU, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 24: (L-R) Men silver medalist Daisuke Takahashi of Japan, Men gold medalist Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan, Ladies gold medalist Mao Asada of Japan and Ladies silver medalist Akiko Suzuki of Japan pose for photographs at the medal ceremony after their competitions during day two of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating NHK Trophy at Sekisui Heim Super Arena on November 24, 2012 in Rifu, Japan. (Photo by Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating NHK Trophy - Day 3(34 of85)
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RIFU, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 25: Mao Asada of Japan performs in the Gala Exhibition during day three of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating NHK Trophy at Sekisui Heim Super Arena on November 25, 2012 in Rifu, Japan. (Photo by Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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SAPPORO, JAPAN - DECEMBER 24: Mao Asada 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:Getty Images)
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SAPPORO, JAPAN - DECEMBER 24: All Japan Figure Skaters salute to fans 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:Getty Images)
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Japan\'s Mao Asada smiles after her free skating performance in the ladies free skating event at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Osaka, February 10, 2013. AFP PHOTO / TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA (Photo credit should read TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ON - MARCH 16: Mao Asada of Japan competes in the Ladies Free Skating during the 2013 ISU World Figure Skating Championships at Budweiser Gardens on March 16, 2013 in London, Canada. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Mao Asada of Japan, who won 3rd place in the Ladies competition, performs during the exhibition program at the 2013 World Figure Skating Championships on March 17, 2013 in London, Ontario. Gold, silver and bronze medalists of the championships as well as invited skaters performed in the post-competition exhibition. AFP PHOTO/Brendan SMIALOWSKI (Photo credit should read BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Mao Asada of Japan, who won 3rd place in the Ladies competition, performs during the exhibition program at the 2013 World Figure Skating Championships on March 17, 2013 in London, Ontario. Gold, silver and bronze medalists of the championships as well as invited skaters performed in the post-competition exhibition. AFP PHOTO/Brendan SMIALOWSKI (Photo credit should read BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Mao Asada of Japan skates in the 2013 World Figure Skating Championships Gala in London, Ontario, on March 17, 2013. AFP PHOTO/Geoff ROBINS (Photo credit should read GEOFF ROBINS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Japan\'s Mao Asada falls on the ice during her performance in the women\'s short program at the World Team Trophy figure skating competition in Tokyo on April 11, 2013. AFP PHOTO / KAZUHIRO NOGI (Photo credit should read KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
ISU World Team Trophy 2013 - Day 1(43 of85)
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TOKYO, JAPAN - APRIL 11: Mao Asada of Japan competes in the ladies\'s short program during day one of the ISU World Team Trophy at Yoyogi National Gymnasium on April 11, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 ISU World Figure Skating Championships - Day 5(44 of85)
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LONDON, ON - MARCH 17: Mao Asada of Japan performs during the ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2013 Exhibition Gala at Budweiser Gardens on March 17, 2013 in London, Canada. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
82nd All Japan Figure Skating Championships - Day Two(45 of85)
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SAITAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 22: Mao Asada of Japan performs in the Ladie\'s short program 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)
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Mao Asada of Japan performs in the women\'s free skating at the Japan Open figure skating competition at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama on October 5, 2013. Asada finished top score with a 135.16 points and her team Japan won competition with a total 544.85 points, against team North America and team Europe. AFP PHOTO / KAZUHIRO NOGI (Photo credit should read KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Skate America - Day Three(47 of85)
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DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 20: Mao Asada of Japan skates to a gold medal during the ladies free at Skate America 2013 at the Joe Louis Arena on October 20, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Skate America - Day Three(48 of85)
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DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 20: Gold Medalist of the ladies free dance Mao Asada of Japan during day three at Skate America at Joe Louis Arena on October 20, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Gold medalist Mao Asada of Japan poses for photos during the medal ceremony at Skate America 2013 in Detroit, Michigan, October 20, 2013. AFP PHOTO / Geoff ROBINS (Photo credit should read GEOFF ROBINS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Mao Asada of Japan reacts after her performance during the women\'s free skating event in the NHK Trophy, the fourth leg of the six-stage ISU figure skating Grand Prix series, in Tokyo on November 9, 2013. 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 One(51 of85)
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FUKUOKA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 05: Mao Asada of Japan compete in the ladies\'s short program during day one of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2013/2014 at Marine Messe Fukuoka on December 5, 2013 in Fukuoka, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2013/2014 - Day One(52 of85)
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FUKUOKA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 05: Mao Asada of Japan compete in the ladies\'s short program during day one of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2013/2014 at Marine Messe Fukuoka on December 5, 2013 in Fukuoka, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2013/2014 - Day Three(53 of85)
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FUKUOKA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 07: Mao Asada of Japan gets ready to skate in the ladies\'s free skating during day three of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2013/2014 at Marine Messe Fukuoka on December 7, 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 of85)
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FUKUOKA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 08: Mao Asada of Japan performs her 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(55 of85)
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FUKUOKA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 08: Mao Asada of Japan performs her 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)
82nd All Japan Figure Skating Championships - Day Two(56 of85)
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SAITAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 22: Mao Asada of Japan performs in the Ladie\'s short program 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 Four(57 of85)
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FUKUOKA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 08: Mao Asada of Japan performs her 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(58 of85)
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FUKUOKA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 08: Mao Asada of Japan performs her 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)
82nd All Japan Figure Skating Championships - Day Two(59 of85)
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SAITAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 22: Mao Asada of Japan performs in the Ladie\'s short program 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)
浅田真央 18歳(60 of85)
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フィギュア・練習する浅田真 \n\nNHK杯の開幕を翌日に控え、練習する浅田真央(東京都)\n\n撮影日:2008年11月27日 (credit:EPA=時事)
浅田真央 18歳(61 of85)
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仏杯フィギュア・浅田真央、初戦は2位 \n\nフィギュアスケートのグランプリ(GP)シリーズ第4戦。浅田真央の自由演技。ショートプログラム(SP)に続いて自由演技でもジャンプのミスで109.47点の2位にとどまり、合計167.59点で2位に終わった(フランス・パリ) \n\n撮影日:2008年11月15日 (credit:AFP=時事)
Figure Skating - Winter Olympics Day 2(62 of85)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 09: Mao Asada of Japan looks on during the Men\'s Figure Skating Men\'s Free Skate during day two of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Iceberg Skating Palace onon February 9, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Darren Cummings/Pool/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Figure Skating - Winter Olympics Day 1(63 of85)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 08: Mao Asada of Japan competes in the Figure Skating Team Ladies Short Program during day one of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Iceberg Skating Palace on February 8, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Figure Skating - Winter Olympics Day 1(64 of85)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 08: Mao Asada of Japan competes in the Figure Skating Team Ladies Short Program during day one of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Iceberg Skating Palace on February 8, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Figure Skating - Winter Olympics Day 1(65 of85)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 08: Mao Asada of Japan is seen after competing in the Figure Skating Team Ladies Short Program during day one of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Iceberg Skating Palace on February 8, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Figure Skating - Winter Olympics Day 1(66 of85)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 08: Mao Asada of Japan competes in the Figure Skating Team Ladies Short Program during day one of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Iceberg Skating Palace on February 8, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Figure Skating - Winter Olympics Day 1(67 of85)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 08: Mao Asada of Japan is seen after competing in the Figure Skating Team Ladies Short Program during day one of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Iceberg Skating Palace on February 8, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Figure Skating - Winter Olympics Day 1(68 of85)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 08: Mao Asada of Japan skates off the ice after competing in the Figure Skating Team Ladies Short Program during day one of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Iceberg Skating Palace on February 8, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Darren Cummings/Pool/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Figure Skating - Winter Olympics Day 1(69 of85)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 08: Mao Asada of Japan competes in the Figure Skating Team Ladies Short Program during day one of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Iceberg Skating Palace on February 8, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Figure Skating - Winter Olympics Day 1(70 of85)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 08: Mao Asada of Japan competes in the Figure Skating Team Ladies Short Program during day one of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Iceberg Skating Palace on February 8, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Figure Skating - Winter Olympics Day 1(71 of85)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 08: Mao Asada of Japan falls while competing in the Figure Skating Team Ladies Short Program during day one of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Iceberg Skating Palace on February 8, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Figure Skating - Winter Olympics Day 1(72 of85)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 08: Mao Asada of Japan competes in the Figure Skating Team Ladies Short Program during day one of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Iceberg Skating Palace on February 8, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Figure Skating - Winter Olympics Day 1(73 of85)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 08: Mao Asada of Japan competes in the Figure Skating Team Ladies Short Program during day one of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Iceberg Skating Palace on February 8, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Figure Skating - Winter Olympics Day 1(74 of85)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 08: Mao Asada of Japan competes in the Figure Skating Team Ladies Short Program during day one of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Iceberg Skating Palace on February 8, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Figure Skating - Winter Olympics Day 1(75 of85)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 08: Mao Asada of Japan competes in the Figure Skating Team Ladies Short Program during day one of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Iceberg Skating Palace on February 8, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Figure Skating - Winter Olympics Day 1(76 of85)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 08: Mao Asada of Japan competes in the Figure Skating Team Ladies Short Program during day one of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Iceberg Skating Palace on February 8, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Figure Skating - Winter Olympics Day 1(77 of85)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 08: Mao Asada of Japan competes in the Figure Skating Team Ladies Short Program during day one of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Iceberg Skating Palace on February 8, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Figure Skating - Winter Olympics Day 1(78 of85)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 08: Mao Asada of Japan competes in the Figure Skating Team Ladies Short Program during day one of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Iceberg Skating Palace on February 8, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Around the Games: Day 9 - 2014 Winter Olympic Games(79 of85)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 16: Mao Asada of Japan practices during Ladies Figure Skating training at Iceberg Skating Palace on day 9 of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on February 16, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Around the Games: Day 9 - 2014 Winter Olympic Games(80 of85)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 16: Mao Asada of Japan practices during Ladies Figure Skating training at Iceberg Skating Palace on day 9 of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on February 16, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Around the Games: Day 9 - 2014 Winter Olympic Games(81 of85)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 16: Mao Asada of Japan practices during Ladies Figure Skating training at Iceberg Skating Palace on day 9 of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on February 16, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Around the Games: Day 9 - 2014 Winter Olympic Games(82 of85)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 16: Mao Asada of Japan practices during Ladies Figure Skating training at Iceberg Skating Palace on day 9 of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on February 16, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Around the Games: Day 9 - 2014 Winter Olympic Games(83 of85)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 16: Mao Asada of Japan practices during Ladies Figure Skating training at Iceberg Skating Palace on day 9 of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on February 16, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Around the Games: Day 10 - 2014 Winter Olympic Games(84 of85)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 17: (L to R) Figure skaters Akiko Suzuki, Kanako Murakami and Mao Asada attend the Japanese Ladies\' Figure Skaters Press conference on day 10 of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Iceberg Skating Palace on February 17, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Around the Games: Day 10 - 2014 Winter Olympic Games(85 of85)
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 17: Figure skater Mao Asada attends during the Japanese Ladies\' Figure Skaters Press conference on day 10 of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Iceberg Skating Palace on February 17, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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82nd All Japan Figure Skating Championships - Day Three(01 of61)
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SAITAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 23: Akiko Suzuki of Japan poses in the victory ceremony during All Japan Figure Skating Championships at Saitama Super Arena on December 23, 2013 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
82nd All Japan Figure Skating Championships - Day Three(02 of61)
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SAITAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 23: Akiko Suzuki of Japan performs in the Ladie\'s free skating during All Japan Figure Skating Championships at Saitama Super Arena on December 23, 2013 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
82nd All Japan Figure Skating Championships - Day Three(03 of61)
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SAITAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 23: Akiko Suzuki of Japan waves for fans in the victory ceremony during All Japan Figure Skating Championships at Saitama Super Arena on December 23, 2013 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
82nd All Japan Figure Skating Championships - Day Three(04 of61)
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SAITAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 23: Akiko Suzuki of Japan performs in the Ladie\'s free skating during All Japan Figure Skating Championships at Saitama Super Arena on December 23, 2013 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
82nd All Japan Figure Skating Championships - Day Three(05 of61)
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SAITAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 23: Akiko Suzuki of Japan performs in the Ladie\'s free skating during All Japan Figure Skating Championships at Saitama Super Arena on December 23, 2013 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
82nd All Japan Figure Skating Championships - Day Three(06 of61)
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SAITAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 23: (L-R) Ryuichi Kihara, Narumi Takahashi, Kanako Murakami, Mao Asada, Akiko Suzuki, Yuzuru Hanyu, Tatsuki Machida, Daisuke Takahashi, Cathy Reed and Chris Reed of Japan pose for photo session after they were selected as Japanese representitive for the olympic games in Sochi after the All Japan Figure Skating Championships at Saitama Super Arena on December 23, 2013 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
82nd All Japan Figure Skating Championships - Day Three(07 of61)
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SAITAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 23: (Top L-R) Ryuichi Kihara, Tatsuki Machida, Yuzuru Hanyu, Daisuke Takahashi, Chris Reed, (Bottom L-R) Narumi Takahashi, Kanako Murakami, Mao Asada, Akiko Suzuki, Cathy Reed of Japan pose for photo session in the press conference after the All Japan Figure Skating Championships at Saitama Super Arena on December 23, 2013 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
82nd All Japan Figure Skating Championships - Day Three(08 of61)
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SAITAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 23: Akiko Suzuki of Japan smiles 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:Getty Images)
82nd All Japan Figure Skating Championships - Day Three(09 of61)
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SAITAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 23: Akiko Suzuki of Japan performs in the Ladie\'s free skating during All Japan Figure Skating Championships at Saitama Super Arena on December 23, 2013 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
82nd All Japan Figure Skating Championships - Day Three(10 of61)
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SAITAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 23: Akiko Suzuki of Japan performs in the Ladie\'s free skating during All Japan Figure Skating Championships at Saitama Super Arena on December 23, 2013 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
82nd All Japan Figure Skating Championships - Day Three(11 of61)
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SAITAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 23: (Top L-R) Ryuichi Kihara, Tatsuki Machida, Yuzuru Hanyu, Daisuke Takahashi, Chris Reed, (Bottom L-R) Narumi Takahashi, Kanako Murakami, Mao Asada, Akiko Suzuki, Cathy Reed of Japan pose for photo session in the press conference after the All Japan Figure Skating Championships at Saitama Super Arena on December 23, 2013 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
82nd All Japan Figure Skating Championships - Day Three(12 of61)
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SAITAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 23: Akiko Suzuki of Japan smiles in the press conference after the All Japan Figure Skating Championships at Saitama Super Arena on December 23, 2013 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
82nd All Japan Figure Skating Championships - Day Three(13 of61)
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SAITAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 23: Akiko Suzuki of Japan performs in the Ladie\'s free skating during All Japan Figure Skating Championships at Saitama Super Arena on December 23, 2013 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
全日本フィギュア/鈴木の演技 (14 of61)
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全日本フィギュア/鈴木の演技 (15 of61)
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女子SPの演技終了後、観客の声援に応える鈴木明子(邦和スポーツランド)=22日、さいたまスーパーアリーナ\n\n撮影日:2013年12月22日 (credit:時事通信社)
全日本フィギュア/鈴木の演技 (16 of61)
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女子SPで演技する鈴木明子(邦和スポーツランド)=22日、さいたまスーパーアリーナ\n\n撮影日:2013年12月22日 (credit:時事通信社)
全日本フィギュア/鈴木の演技 (17 of61)
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女子SPで演技する鈴木明子(邦和スポーツランド)=22日、さいたまスーパーアリーナ\n\n撮影日:2013年12月22日 (credit:時事通信社)
82nd All Japan Figure Skating Championships - Day Two(18 of61)
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SAITAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 22: Akiko Suzuki of Japan performs in the Ladie\'s short program 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)
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SAITAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 22: Akiko Suzuki of Japan performs in the Ladie\'s short program 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(20 of61)
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SAITAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 22: Akiko Suzuki of Japan performs in the Ladie\'s short program 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(21 of61)
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SAITAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 22: Akiko Suzuki of Japan performs in the Ladie\'s short program 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(22 of61)
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SAITAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 22: Akiko Suzuki of Japan performs in the Ladie\'s short program 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 2013/2014 NHK Trophy - Day 2(23 of61)
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TOKYO, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 09: Akiko Suzuki of Japan competes in the women\'s free program during day two of ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating 2013/2014 NHK Trophy at Yoyogi National Gymnasium on November 9, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Koki Nagahama/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating 2013/2014 NHK Trophy - Day 2(24 of61)
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TOKYO, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 09: Akiko Suzuki of Japan competes in the women\'s free program during day two of ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating 2013/2014 NHK Trophy at Yoyogi National Gymnasium on November 9, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Koki Nagahama/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
ISU Grand Prix Of Figure Skating Final 2010/11 - Day Four(25 of61)
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BEIJING, CHINA - DECEMBER 12: Akiko Suzuki of Japan performs during the ISU Grand Prix and Junior Grand Prix Final at Beijing Capital Gymnasium on December 12, 2010 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Japan Figure Skating Championships - Day 3(26 of61)
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NAGANO, JAPAN - DECEMBER 25: Akiko Suzuki competes in the YYYYY during the Japan Figure Skating Championships 2010 at Big Hat on December 25, 2010 in Nagano, Japan. (Photo by Koki Nagahama/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Japan Figure Skating Championships - Day 3(27 of61)
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NAGANO, JAPAN - DECEMBER 25: Akiko Suzuki competes in the Ladies Short 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:Getty Images)
Japan Figure Skating Championships - Day 1(28 of61)
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NAGANO, JAPAN - DECEMBER 23: Akiko Suzuki 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:Getty Images)
Akiko Suzuki of Japan performs during th(29 of61)
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Akiko Suzuki of Japan performs during the ladies short program event of the World Team Trophy 2012 figure skating competition in Tokyo on April 19, 2012. AFP PHOTO / TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA (Photo credit should read TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Akiko Suzuki of Japan performs during the free skating event of the World Team Trophy 2012 figure skating competition in Tokyo on April 21, 2012. AFP PHOTO / TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA (Photo credit should read TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
FSKATE-RPIX-FINALS-RUS(31 of61)
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Japan\'s Akiko Suzuki performs during her women\'s short program at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Sochi on December 7, 2012. AFP PHOTO/ YURI KADOBNOV (Photo credit should read YURI KADOBNOV/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
All Japan Medalist On Ice 2012(32 of61)
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SAPPORO, JAPAN - DECEMBER 24: Akiko Suzuki 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:Getty Images)
ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships - Day 3(33 of61)
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OSAKA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 10: Akiko Suzuki of Japan competes in the Women\'s Free Skating during day three of the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships at Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium on February 10, 2013 in Osaka, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Ladies winner Japan\'s Mao Asada (C) poses with silver medalist Japan\'s Akiko Suzuki (L) and bronze medalist Japan\'s Kanako Murakami (R) after the awarding ceremony of the Four Continents figure skating championships in Osaka, February 10, 2013. AFP PHOTO / TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA (Photo credit should read TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Akiko Suzuki competes for Japan during the Ladies Short Program at the 2013 World Figure Skating Championships March 14, 2013 in London, Ontario, Canada. Skaters from around the globe are competing in the four day event to become the world champions in mens, ladies, pairs and ice dance figure skating. AFP PHOTO/Brendan SMIALOWSKI (Photo credit should read BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
ISU World Team Trophy 2013 - Day 1(36 of61)
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TOKYO, JAPAN - APRIL 11: Akiko Suzuki of Japan competes in the ladies\'s short program during day one of the ISU World Team Trophy at Yoyogi National Gymnasium on April 11, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Former women\'s world champion Mao Asada (R) of Japan and her teammate Akiko Suzuki (L) acknowledge the audience during the opening ceremony of the World Team Trophy figure skating competition in Tokyo on April 11, 2013. AFP PHOTO / KAZUHIRO NOGI (Photo credit should read KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Japan\'s Akiko Suzuki performs in the women\'s short program at the World Team Trophy figure skating competition in Tokyo on April 11, 2013. AFP PHOTO / KAZUHIRO NOGI (Photo credit should read KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Friends on Ice 2013(39 of61)
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YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - AUGUST 22: Akiko Suzuki of Japan performs during \'Friends on Ice 2013\' at Shin-Yokohama Skate Center on August 22, 2013 in Yokohama, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
ISU World Team Trophy 2013 - Day 4(40 of61)
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TOKYO, JAPAN - APRIL 14: Akiko Suzuki of Japan performs during day four of the ISU World Team Trophy at Yoyogi National Gymnasium on April 14, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Friends on Ice 2013(41 of61)
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YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - AUGUST 22: Akiko Suzuki of Japan performs during \'Friends on Ice 2013\' at Shin-Yokohama Skate Center on August 22, 2013 in Yokohama, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
ISU GP 2013 Skate Canada International(42 of61)
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SAINT JOHN, NB - OCTOBER 25: Akiko Suzuki of Japan skates during the ladies short program at the ISU GP 2013 Skate Canada International at Harbour Station on October 25, 2013 in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. (Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
ISU GP 2013 Skate Canada International(43 of61)
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SAINT JOHN, NB - OCTOBER 26: Akiko Suzuki of Japan skates to a silver medal during the ladies free program on day two at the ISU GP 2013 Skate Canada International at Harbour Station on October 26, 2013 in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. (Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
ISU GP 2013 Skate Canada International(44 of61)
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SAINT JOHN, NB - OCTOBER 27: Akiko Suzuki of Japan skates during the gala exhibition on day three at the ISU GP 2013 Skate Canada International at Harbour Station on October 27, 2013 in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. (Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Akiko Suzuki of Japan performs in the women\'s short program skating event at the NHK Trophy, the fourth leg of the six-round ISU Grand Prix series in Tokyo on November 8, 2013. AFP PHOTO / KAZUHIRO NOGI (Photo credit should read KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Akiko Suzuki of Japan performs in the women\'s short program skating event at the NHK Trophy, the fourth leg of the six-round ISU Grand Prix series in Tokyo on November 8, 2013. AFP PHOTO / KAZUHIRO NOGI (Photo credit should read KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
全日本フィギュアスケート・4位の鈴木 (47 of61)
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女子シングルで4位の鈴木明子(名古屋FSC)(長野ビッグハット)\n\n撮影日:2000年12月10日 (credit:時事通信社)
フィギュア・ジャパンスーパーチャレンジ/鈴木の演技 (48 of61)
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フィギュアスケートのエキシビション「日興 AM ジャパンスーパーチャレンジ2008」で演技する鈴木明子(邦和SC)(愛知・日本ガイシアリーナ) \n\n撮影日:2008年01月11日 (credit:時事通信社)
NHK杯フィギュア・表彰台独占の日本勢 (49 of61)
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NHK杯の女子で表彰台を独占した(左から)2位の鈴木明子(邦和スポーツランド)、1位の浅田真央(愛知・中京大中京高)、3位の中野友加里(プリンスホテル)(東京・国立代々木競技場)\n\n撮影日:2008年11月29日 (credit:時事通信社)
中国杯フィギュア・SP4位の鈴木明子 (50 of61)
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女子ショートプログラム(SP)4位の鈴木明子(中国・北京)\n\n撮影日:2009年10月30日 (credit:時事通信社)
中国杯フィギュア・鈴木、逆転でGP初優勝 (51 of61)
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女子自由で演技する鈴木明子。SP4位の鈴木は117.14点をマーク、合計176.66点で逆転でGP初優勝を遂げた(中国・北京)\n\n撮影日:2009年10月31日 (credit:時事通信社)
フィギュア・鈴木の演技 (52 of61)
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フィギュアスケートのグランプリ(GP)シリーズ第6戦、スケートカナダ。女子SPで演技する鈴木明子。53.10点で8位と出遅れた(カナダ・キッチナー)\n\n撮影日:2009年11月20日 (credit:時事通信社)
フィギュアGPファイナル・練習する鈴木 (53 of61)
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公式練習する鈴木明子(邦和スポーツランド)(東京・国立代々木競技場)\n\n撮影日:2009年12月03日 (credit:時事通信社)
バンクーバー五輪・笑顔の鈴木 (54 of61)
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フィギュアスケート女子フリーの演技を終え、得点に笑顔の鈴木明子(左)。右は長久保裕コーチ。鈴木は8位に入賞した(カナダ・バンクーバー)\n\n撮影日:2010年02月25日 (credit:時事通信社)
フィギュア・ジャパンオープン/安藤と鈴木 (55 of61)
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日本、北米、欧州の3地域対抗団体戦に出場した安藤美姫(左、トヨタ自動車)と鈴木明子(邦和スポーツランド)(埼玉・さいたまスーパーアリーナ)\n\n撮影日:2011年10月01日 (credit:時事通信社)
スケートカナダ/練習する鈴木 (56 of61)
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公式練習で調整する鈴木明子(邦和スポーツランド)=24日、カナダ・セントジョン\n\n撮影日:2013年10月24日 (credit:時事通信社)
スケートカナダ/鈴木の演技 (57 of61)
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女子フリーで演技する鈴木明子(邦和スポーツランド)=26日、カナダ・セントジョン (credit:時事通信社)
スケートカナダ/鈴木のエキシビション (58 of61)
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フィギュアスケート・グランプリ(GP)シリーズ第2戦のエキシビションで、演技する女子2位の鈴木明子(邦和スポーツランド)=27日、カナダ・セントジョン\n\n撮影日:2013年10月27日 (credit:時事通信社)
NHK杯フィギュア/鈴木のフリー演技 (59 of61)
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女子フリーで演技す鈴木明子(邦和スポーツランド)=9日、東京・国立代々木競技場\n\n撮影日:2013年11月09日 (credit:時事通信社)
JAPAN FIGURE SKATING GRAND PRIX(60 of61)
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Akiko Suzuki of Japan performs her free skating of the women’s singles of the NHK trophy ISU Figure Skating Grand Prix in Tokyo, Japan, 09 November 2013. Suzuki won the bronze. EPA/KIMIMASA MAYAMA\n\n撮影日:2013年11月09日 (credit:EPA=時事)
JAPAN FIGURE SKATING GRAND PRIX(61 of61)
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Akiko Suzuki of Japan performs her free skating of the women’s singles of the NHK trophy ISU Figure Skating Grand Prix in Tokyo, Japan, 09 November 2013. Suzuki won the bronze. EPA/KIMIMASA MAYAMA\n\n撮影日:2013年11月09日 (credit:EPA=時事)
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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)
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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)
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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)
FSKATE-JPN-PRIX(48 of73)
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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)