International Figure Skating

SKATING AROUND THE GLOBE

OLYMPIC PERSPECTIVE

Yuzuru Hanyu is preparing for what will likely be his final Olympic Winter Games appearance, but this time he is approaching the competition with a completely different mindset.

Before he takes to the ice in Beijing, the Japanese superstar is hoping to add a jump to his repertoire that has so far eluded him: The quadruple Axel.

“I have a strong will to perform a quad Axel this season. I want to carry that determination into the season. That is

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