Yuzuru Hanyu: 2014-15 Season

[giulia95]

For me it was heartbreaking to read his interview (very Yuzu, very harsh on himself) and to watch him holding back his tears during the medal cerimony, but this time the hard life lesson is you can't always climb each and every wall and that the collision + open surgery combo put THE LIMIT on his body definitely , a limit he had to face yesterday, a limit he wasn't able to overcome.
If we summarize this incredible season Yuzu had to climb walls each competition he attended, and he even posponed surgery to compete at national when he was already visibly sick and in pain .
The fact surgeons didn't opt for laparoscopic surgery , even if they are extremely good in the field and perfectly know how an athlet will benefit from the procedure, may suggest the situation was delicate and they wanted to be sure about the healing first, and surely it was a very revealing decision and choice related to an “important “ patient like Yuzu, because stitches in the muscolar fascia and/or muscles greatly affect the physical training and hurt a lot for a long period of time. We all know Yuzu tolarates pain insanely.
This last seson had some analogies with the 2012-1013 one, hope with all my heart the next will be like 2013-2014!!
GOOOO YUZUUUU ( please, stop blaming yourself, you did miracles)!!!!

 

[danni]

Hi everyone. This is my first post ever after lurking here for quite some time.

I watched Men's SP and LP live with my boyfriend at a cafe. I pinched my boyfriend's arm so hard when Yuzu fell lol I need to check him later if he sustain some bruises (hope not!)

It was a bitter sweet ending. I'm sad Yuzu unable to perform at his best, but I'm truly glad Javi took the gold. Yuzu also wouldn't be happy if he won with that performance, and the fans feel the same. I was in tears when he screamed. It says a lot how much he fought for it. Regardless of the result, he is still the king no one can take it away from him. even my boyfriend who is a casual viewer and doesn't know much about figure skating said, "this guy is something. even from far away, you can feel he is looking at you. no wonder he is an Olympic champion."

this is a huge lesson for yuzu. now yuzu knows that he can't push his limits all the time because this can affect him for a long run. listen to your body and rest when you need it. i know yuzu will come back stronger next season and can't wait to see his progress/development i believe in him.

and it was so heart-warming to see yuzu fans are supportive of javi even my boyfriend was amazed by the comradeship shown by yuzu's fans. you guys rocks

i'm gona livestreaming the gala later with my boyfriend again. so excited already!

Wellcome serafine!

 

[Maria Victoria]

1(-4) from nikkan sport.

He had an emergency operation the end of last year.He feared to take away his bellybutton.
He thout of horizontally linearly cut(lapalotomy),he couldn't stop feeling anxious.He begged "Please make a bellybutton"
Fortunetaly it need not doing, a side cut 4cm semicircular,but he groaned with pain of removing urrachus.After surgery he stayed hospotal at Tokyo.
He expressed "It hurts" because of couldn't toss about in bed. 12/31(The bell is ringing out the Old Year), 1/12(Coming of Age Day;know very important for Japanese), he still remained on the bed. He couldn't even take a commemorative photo.　Ope scar remains suture anchor.
Janiary, he sprained his ankle, it was severe though he couldn't walk, and he needs a taping until now.
Owing to injurey, the practice was limited one or two hours per day three times a week before competition.
He couldn't lay stress on his abdomen which is key of jump. No wonder he couldn't jump like the original height and speed of revolution.
But he holded out.

Thank you for posting. Learning in greater detail of what he has gone through to be at Worlds makes me think even more that his silver medal is really worth its weight in gold. Now I just want our scarred samurai to rest and heal.

Thanks to all those posted links and updates and welcome to the new posters.

 

[danni]

thank you the information ! I cant imagine how he feels inside his body omg .....

Additionally, in the main page you have a small interview at the question : "Why don’t you rest. Why did you compete even when you are in such a state.”

Here his answer : " Because I am a skater who is still currently active in the field. There is no other reason. There is no strange feeling about it, as a representative of Japan, there is a sense of duty that I have to skate and compete. With regards to my injury and accident here (COC is held in the same country and venue as Worlds 2015), it is due to my own carelessness, and insufficient self-management. I believe I need to reflect deeply on it, and even though others might say it is bad luck, I believe it is still due to my insufficient self-management.“

_>>100% yuzu-self ...So hard himself

He never gives up, push him so hard and I hope he will learn to put his health first, to say no to all the ice shows and rest because he deserve it after a very tough season. After three months of his surgery to compete and to take silver is an outstanding result and we all see him as our champion , no matter what he does.

 

[kriwyr1009]

For me it was heartbreaking to read his interview (very Yuzu, very harsh on himself) and to watch him holding back his tears during the medal cerimony, but this time the hard life lesson is you can't always climb each and every wall and that the collision + open surgery combo put THE LIMIT on his body definitely , a limit he had to face yesterday, a limit he wasn't able to overcome.
If we summarize this incredible season Yuzu had to climb walls each competition he attended, and he even posponed surgery to compete at national when he was already visibly sick and in pain .
The fact surgeons didn't opt for laparoscopic surgery , even if they are extremely good in the field and perfectly know how an athlet will benefit from the procedure, may suggest the situation was delicate and they wanted to be sure about the healing first, and surely it was a very revealing decision and choice related to an “important “ patient like Yuzu, because stitches in the muscolar fascia and/or muscles greatly affect the physical training and hurt a lot for a long period of time. We all know Yuzu tolarates pain insanely.
This last seson had some analogies with the 2012-1013 one, hope with all my heart the next will be like 2013-2014!!
GOOOO YUZUUUU ( please, stop blaming yourself, you did miracles)!!!!

Thanks and Sorry for my bad English, however I'd like to introduce this article,too.
But I think Yuzu had a laparoscopic surgery, maybe 4cm cut means incision scar which pick out removing uruchus.
In ordinary laparoscopic surgery, there needs 1 laparoscopy and 2or3? forcepes ,these scar are 0.5-1.0cm size.
To take a mass(uruchus) is really needed. However he went operationa by a highly skilled doctor

 

[ahkeekee]

Sorry for interrupting the thread, but it seems that, according to some Chinese translators in weibo, yuzu loves his poto programme a lot and wishes to skate it again next season (of course, whether it'll really happen is another question ).

 

[Yuzusan]

Sorry for interrupting the thread, but it seems that, according to some Chinese translators in weibo, yuzu loves his poto programme a lot and wishes to skate it again next season (of course, whether it'll really happen is another question ).

Lol I definitely dont like ... at least keep the SP but not the LP ....

 

[Poice]

Sorry for interrupting the thread, but it seems that, according to some Chinese translators in weibo, yuzu loves his poto programme a lot and wishes to skate it again next season (of course, whether it'll really happen is another question ).

oh no....I love POTO and love his program but I would like to see new free program next season

 

[xibsuarz]

Just in case you aren't watching Yuzuru, he used the Final Time Traveler. He went for a 3Lz and 3A, had troubles landing both. Spins and interpretation beautiful as usual. And I wonder where do people keep pulling out stuff to throw at the rink, it's been 3 days of that. Several girls needed to go out and pick more plushies.

 

[leolion11]

Lol I definitely dont like ... at least keep the SP but not the LP ....

I feel the same, but I do remember Shae Lynn saying his POTO program isn't exactly completed yet. Maybe it'll be much better after Yuzuru works with Shae Lynn on the transitions and other aspects again? Though tbh I rather he just have new programs because he did say he was aiming to retire in 2018...

 

[Meoima]

Sorry for interrupting the thread, but it seems that, according to some Chinese translators in weibo, yuzu loves his poto programme a lot and wishes to skate it again next season (of course, whether it'll really happen is another question ).

I pray that all the force in the world will stop him. Please mama Orser (heck Yuzuru called him that) save this boy from POTO!!! If there is anything he should keep, please let it be Chopin!!

 

[Poice]

Tbh I don't like his final time traveler I prefer more fun ex. His jumps was rather off Please Yuzu rest!!

 

[Esopian]

Here's a link to Yuzuru's gala program "The Final Time Traveler": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEXbM-n82bQ

 

[Maria Victoria]

From tumblr's 311mi:

Worlds 2015 FS Press Conference: Yuzuru Hanyu
Source: @羽生结弦资讯台

Q: How are you feeling after the competition?
A: As expected, I’m still really not reconciled. For the me of right now, being “not reconciled” is definitely the best descriptor to describe me. I have a lot of thoughts right now, and I’m unable to express these feelings in words, so I’ll just say I’m not reconciled. However, I have to say that Javier has worked really hard in training and has done his very best. People around me, including Orser, have all told me this. I am really happy for Javier to have gained such results through his hard work. At the same time, I’m always competing with Javier, the Javier who always says “Congratulations, I’m so proud of you” to me. This time, the roles have been reversed: Javier is first, and I’m in second place. Now that I’m in this position, this is the first time I’ve been aware of just how proud I am of my training mate. At the same time, I’m not that generous of a person. I am not reconciled about the results, and will definitely continue thinking “I will definitely win next time”. On the other hand, I have really felt that my training mate claiming the crown is a happy thing.

Q: I have two questions for you, with the first being why your success rate for the quadruple toe-loop is low lately and why even though your 4S was good during the 6 minute warmup, after Denis finished skating and you went onto the ice, the 4S was not jumped properly. Did something happen in-between that period of time? My second question is that although your two programs have been choreographed beautifully this season, you have yet to skate a clean program. Do you plan on keeping at least one of your programs for next season?
A: It’s true that my jumps during the official practices have been so-so, and it’s true that I was worried about the actual competition. However, regarding the 4S, it has been a lot more consistent than my 4T before I came to China, so I was never really worried about it. Similarly, after seeing the correct landing method, Brian will say that it will do, so I had followed my instincts to jump. Although I was able to land it during the 6 minute warmup, I am now reflecting on it in my mind that if I don’t land it in competition, there’s no significance to it. Also, about my programs, at this point in time, I can’t really say anything for certain about it. However, I will continue feeling regret about now being able to skate my programs without mistakes, and I will feel happy when skating the programs that I like. I feel that I’ve discovered how to correctly portray the Phantom now, and I have a pleasant feeling when I skate the program. This is a program that has given me such feelings and emotions, so I hope that I can continue skating it.

Q: This question is for both Yuzuru and Javier: Your coach is the same person. How do you two balance your friendship and rivalry? How would you describe your relationship with your coach? Is he like a father, a friend, or a brother?
A: If I repeat exactly what Javier says, that’s not allowed, right? But really, it’s exactly as Javier said: We are in a fortunate environment where we can train and skate. My third year since moving to Canada to train at the Cricket Club is coming to an end. Really, since the first year in Toronto, Brian’s “family” has whisked me into their circle, and the person who I feel the closest with is definitely Javier. In the past, we were always rivals, and now, we are rivals who compete for the same titles. When we train together, the level of skill is very high, and we say exactly what’s on our minds. In the past, I had felt excluded, and that training with Brian was very, very difficult and tiring, because I have to maintain a constant level of skill. When I first came to the Cricket Club to train, I had wondered if it would be a good place. However, Javier is really considerate, and to me, he’s like an older brother. Considering his age, I can’t say that he’s like my father, but to me, he’s a very gentle and warm family member. Brian is sometimes like a mom, but like I previously said, as a coach, Brian is really amazing. As a coach, he’s taught us a lot of things. However, he’s not only our coach: he shows genuine concern for everyone at the Cricket Club, always protecting us from the sides and watching us grow.

Q: This competition, Brian has to train three highly skilled competitors. Why do you think that Brian is able to train all three of you at the same time so well? Especially Nam, who will become even stronger next season. Also, in the advice that Brian has given you so far, which one do you think is the most useful?
A: Like I said before, Brian was probably present at all the Grand Prix assignments. He really trains a lot of different skaters, including ladies’ singles. I always find myself thinking about how amazing Brian is. It’s because of the Cricket Club team that we are all able to raise the level of skill during training. This team isn’t coached by only one person, though. There’s also Tracy, who is commentator for television, and many other professionals in various domains, with everyone sharing their knowledge with one another. It’s also like with Javi and myself, always caring and looking out for one another, motivating each other, and allowing one to realize that being lazy will do you no good. Brian is definitely really amazing, travelling with us to our competitions, aiding us in training our conditions, and bringing out our attention and focus. However, I won’t thank Brian alone, I will thank all the coaches at the Cricket Club. Regarding the advice, he’s given me a lot, so it’s hard to pick the best. However, I’ve always thought… Ah… It’s not good, it’s too hard… (Looks to the side) When I first won the title of Japanese Champion, my performance abilities were lacking, and Daisuke Takahashi had put on a brilliant performance. I had thought that I would lose even though I had the edge going into the free skate. However, in reality, I had won, My feelings at the time were not very pleasant, and I had felt hesitant as well. Brian told me that he became the national champion at a young age as well, and that he had also thought that things were happening at too quick of a pace. He then said to me, “Everyone’s gone through this experience before, and all have gone past it like this.” That phrase had supported me at the time. There are lots of words of praise and judgement in the figure skating world, but this piece of advice is the reason why I am always able to believe in myself.

Q: I have two questions for Yuzuru. Firstly, a lot of athletes say that defending a title is even harder than winning a title. With this in mind, does this mean that there will be less expectations and pressure on you? My second question is how do you plan to deal with all of your Winnie the Poohs?
A: I entered this season bearing the title of “Olympic Champion”. During my first Grand Prix assignment, the Cup of China, till the end, I had the thoughts of “Because I am the Olympic Champion [I need to skate well]”. However, during this competition, I did not have such thoughts and I simply only wanted to skate well and believe in my training. Although I sometimes think about defending my titles in my head, more importantly, I’m always thinking about how I can show my very best during my skates. About all the stuffed animals, I’ve received a lot of gifts, haven’t I… Really… Ah… (Covers face and thinks) How do I put this… Mhm… Yes, good… I’ve really received a lot of presents, especially Winnie the Pooh stuffed animals, which has become my mascot now. For that, I’m really grateful, and I’ve received everyone’s feelings. It’ll be really difficult for me to bring all of these home, and I don’t have a plan to deal with it. Because I’ve received these valuable presents from everyone, I want to be able to help society with them. In other words, I plan on donating them. For example, if I were in Japan, I’ll donate them to the preschools and the like in my hometown.

 

[xibsuarz]

The Cricket Brothers challenged each other to a mini quad battle at the end of the gala, and Yuzuru finally landed his clean 4T!!! :dance:

 

[shiroKJ]

The Cricket Brothers challenged each other to a mini quad battle at the end of the gala, and Yuzuru finally landed his clean 4T!!! :dance:

Yeah....I'm going to need a very kind soul to give me a video of that cause my stream closed before the encore :hopelessness:

 

[Yuzusan]

Who win the battle ?

 

[giulia95]

Thanks and Sorry for my bad English, however I'd like to introduce this article,too.
But I think Yuzu had a laparoscopic surgery, maybe 4cm cut means incision scar which pick out removing uruchus.
In ordinary laparoscopic surgery, there needs 1 laparoscopy and 2or3? forcepes ,these scar are 0.5-1.0cm size.
To take a mass(uruchus) is really needed. However he went operationa by a highly skilled doctor

I think they remove the mass via the Umbilical port or the umbilical incision, but isn't a 4 cm cut too big? Hopefully it wasn't a 10 cm scar like someone claimed Yuzu had ... For sure he had top notch surgeons!

 

[mojimoji]

his quad
https://twitter.com/nagi_y1/status/582111475730251776

 

[oriquey]

his quad
https://twitter.com/nagi_y1/status/582111475730251776

Thanks for sharing the link. The roar of the audience is amazing