Yuzuru Hanyū
Japanese figure skater
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Yuzuru Hanyū was born on December 7, 1994[1], in Sendai[2]. He has worked as a figure skater[3] and director[4]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,034 views/month, #5,795 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Japan[6]
- Educated at: Waseda University[7]
- Award received: Medal with Purple Ribbon[8], People's Honour Award[9], Kikuchi Kan Prize[10]
- Member of: Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Commons category: Yuzuru Hanyu[13]
- Sport: figure skating[14]
- Family name: Hanyū[15]
- Given name: Yuzuru[16]
- Sponsor: Phiten[17]
- Participant in: 2010 NHK Trophy - men's singles[18], 2010 Cup of Russia - men's singles[19], 2011 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships - men's singles[20], 2011 Cup of China - men's singles[21], 2011 Cup of Russia - men's singles[22], 2011–2012 Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final - men's singles[23], 2012 World Figure Skating Championships - men's singles[24], 2012 Skate America - men's singles[25], 2012 NHK Trophy - men's singles[26], 2012–2013 Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final - men's singles[27], 2013 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships - men's singles[28], 2013 World Figure Skating Championships - men's singles[29], 2013 Skate Canada International - men's singles[30], 2013 Trophée Eric Bompard - men's singles[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[32]
- Country for sport: Japan[33]
- Name in native language: 羽生 結弦[34]
- Name in kana: はにゅう ゆづる[35]
- Different from: Yuzuru Hanyuda[36]
- Height: 172 cm[37]
- Mass: 56 kg[38]
Why It Matters
Yuzuru Hanyū has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was Yuzuru Hanyū born?
Yuzuru Hanyū's place of birth was Sendai[2].
What did Yuzuru Hanyū do for work?
Yuzuru Hanyū worked as a figure skater[3] and director[4].
Where did Yuzuru Hanyū go to school?
Yuzuru Hanyū was educated at Waseda University[7].
What awards did Yuzuru Hanyū receive?
Honors received include Medal with Purple Ribbon[8], People's Honour Award[9], and Kikuchi Kan Prize[10].