remarkable.

(…) “Hanyu, who had a healthy lead after Friday’s short program, nailed his first two quads but fell on a quad salchow late in his program to “Origin” and also had a quad toeloop downgraded to a double.

“It really stings,” Hanyu said of his mistakes on his jumps.

“I was just about able to win on points but I was in no way able to perform my program as well as I wanted to. From my heart I really want to become stronger.”

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Hanyu reflects on bumpy start to 2018-2019 season

(…) “The two-time Olympic champion didn’t blame the new figure skating rule that shortened the long program by 30 seconds for his second-place finish in the men’s free skate, where he skated to “Origin” and fell face-forward on a quad salchow attempt.

“As far as my points go, it’s disappointing. I feel like I could’ve been better in many areas,” said Hanyu, whose total score was 263.65 – compared to his personal best 330.43.

“It wasn’t the four minutes (compared to four and a half minutes last season) that made it tough. I just felt like I lacked the skills. I have to build a body that can withstand the composition of the program,” he said.

(…)  “I’m not particularly thinking about that (defending the title at the 2022 Winter Games). I learned at this competition that it can be very frustrating when you can’t perform well. I had this heartfelt urge to become stronger.” (…)

“I guess I’d be a cat. I’m a selfish creature, I work at my own pace and I do what I want. I know I have to grow up,” he said.(…)

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Sweet boy Yuzu. 

The tradition continues 

A Human Masterpiece ❤️ 

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He worked hard. He gave all his mental and physical strength. So tired … 

But he did it!