Legendary Figure Skater Yuzuru Hanyu Announces His Retirement from Competition
Although he’s stepping away from competition, Hanyu said that he’ll still continue his career as a professional athlete.
Legendary Japanese figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu has announced his retirement from competition.
The announcement marks the end of a spectacular career which saw Hanyu break more than a dozen world records and capture two Olympic gold medals. Although he’s stepping away from competition, Hanyu said that he’ll still continue his career as a professional athlete, striving to achieve the fabled quadruple axel which has never been completed in competition.
A tribute video put together by the Olympics can be seen below.
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