Yuzuru Hanyu

[gardenernaga]

Yuzu with glasses!
http://24.media.tumblr.com/ae58f795c...qchdo1_500.jpg

The same two boys at their first competition: 2005 Asian Novice Championship
http://pic.prepics-cdn.com/hanyanchi...51_480x360.gif

In his autobiograph, Hanyu called Yan ' the first rival in my life.'

[zydeco88]

In his autobiograph, Hanyu called Yan ' the first rival in my life.'

Thanks for the pic. And Yuzu actually lost to him in that competition. Yan came in 2nd while Yuzu 4th.

[os168]

The same two boys at their first competition: 2005 Asian Novice Championship
http://pic.prepics-cdn.com/hanyanchi...51_480x360.gif

In his autobiograph, Hanyu called Yan ' the first rival in my life.'

Heh... he really said that?

Here are some more pix from the same party

http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/y...ps7d37e602.jpg

http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/y...ps74ef4f93.jpg

http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/y...pscfadf13a.jpg

Thanks for the pic. And Yuzu actually lost to him in that competition. Yan came in 2nd while Yuzu 4th.

Who was first?

[jjane45]

Heh... he really said that?

Blue Flames, Page 150 "生涯最初のライバル"
Gosh this was hard to find & decipher even with lots of help already...

[zydeco88]

Who was first?

Yang Chao from Mainland China, relatively unknown skater though. Here's the results page. Men's singles' results at the bottom.

ETA: Translation of some parts of Yuzu's autobiography. He mentioned a bit about Jason Brown and Han Yan.

[sweet_Michelle]

OK so apparently he injured the right eyelid on the day of competition because he bumped into automatic sliding door while shaking hands with a fan, according to reports there was quite some bleeding. The band-aid was still present during gala. Maybe the glasses are for protection? (((Yuzuru)))

Yes, people assumed that the glasses had something to do with the injury, to protect the injured area somehow? cuz he started wearing it the next day after FS. Although he never mentioned, but the injury might be a bit more severe than it looked (it bled a lot), and he may suffered some dizziness due to his reaction of 6min warm up. It's quite frustrating something like that happened right before the competition, be more careful next time Yuzu.

[Elsa G]

http://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/new...005175490.html

There is a custom that female give chocolates to male on Saint Valentine's Day in Japan, and Yuzuru was asked about it.
"I'm sad a little bit because I won't be in Japan on Saint Valentine's Day. I'm happy when my fans give chocolates (etc.) to me, and I want to be given one by a favorite girl someday." (he smiled in shy)

It's kind of fresh to hear about girl(s) from him

Actually my friend who is a journalist witnessed the interview said his last sentence was:but my 本命 hasn't show up.If you keep asking,kinda like gosspi magzine.

Yep,hanyu is right the reportor who cut out his last sentence is quite gossip.

[Elsa G]

You sure that it wasn't 2012 WC Scriabin SP?

Sorry my bad.It's 2012 WC SP.

[jjane45]

Actually my friend who is a journalist witnessed the interview said his last sentence was:but my 本命 hasn't show up.If you keep asking,kinda like gossip magazine.

So basically he said "favorite" only.

[zydeco88]

Boys will always be boys

Cuteness Overload Part III

[yude]

Actually my friend who is a journalist witnessed the interview said his last sentence was:but my 本命 hasn't show up.If you keep asking,kinda like gosspi magzine.

Thank you for your info! Yeah...I can see his 本命 hasn't show up yet...(just my opinion!)

So basically he said "favorite" only.

You are right. Sorry for my bad translation!

[Tommmy]

Boys will always be boys

Cuteness Overload Part III

Lol at his right hand in the second pic

[jjane45]

You are right. Sorry for my bad translation!

Yude, I truly appreciate all the information you posted and especially the translations!

[os168]

Boys will always be boys

Cuteness Overload Part III

Hehehe... love these I didn't realise Zijun is so tall, must be the heels. Hanyu must be like 170 175 by now? What is his height.

[jjane45]

Hehehe... love these I didn't realise Zijun is so tall, must be the heels. Hanyu must be like 170 175 by now? What is his height.

From the 4CC SP small medal ceremony, Yuzuru, Han, and Ricky all seem to be about the same height, and are listed as 170, 165, 173 or 5'7", 5'5", 5'8" erespectively. My guess is 170-175.

Yuzuru is artificially making himself shorter in that picture. Watch for your posture, kiddo!!!

ETA: Zijun with Han for comparison.