Figure Skating Icon Evgeni Plushenko On His Olympic Legacy | Athlete Profile

[@BanksyGirl]

You can see both the physical pain and disappointment in his face when he realized "this is it - I just can't do it anymore." Sad, but he gave us such great moments in skating. He is definitely my favorite skater of all time.

[@ceciliaestevezhernandez7381]

I watched all his competitions at the Olympics since 2002, then the gold at 2006, I cried when they took his gold medal in Vancouver, I saw the rutine in team event at Sochi... And then, my heart broke when he finally retire after the back injury. He is the best, as much as it hurts me, that day I realize that he had to take care of his health more than another medal. I love him. He's the #1.

[@9242Gabry]

Such a sad and dreadful moment....I cannot forget Evgeni's face and his deep disappointment in front of his home crowd. He's always been my favourite and I wish to thank him for all his wonderful performances during his long and glorious career. The KING of the ice forever!

[@JamesThomas-qd7hp]

his Quads and every single movement felt complete and without hesistation. this is why i love this guy. so sad to see him retire. Hopefully, if my parents let me, i will be going to teachers school for college so i can teach others the beauty of skating. I'm still in training to be a skater myself too.

[@lauracento9649]

He's the best

[@giocurve]

Legend in Men's Figure Skating... One of the ALL TIME Greatest in the Sports History.

[@TatianaIsaevaRu]

I love the way Evgeniy Plushenko treats people around, his coach and the team. How sincere and simply he speaks when being interviewed. The fact that he was so faithful to his coach makes me to respect him even more! Evgeniy, we love you! Let your family and kids be happy and healthy!!!

[@amaiurjarauta969]

He could have been third time Olympic champion if he had kept himself for the individual competitions but he choosed to skate for the Russian team too. True champion ! He's classy and has sense of humour.I always liked his personality.And no, he's not arrogant contrary to what this lady says in the video.He was just self confident and he knew he was the best on ice.

[@ancamg]

Russia had a single skater in men at those Olympics. So only one man had to do both team and single. Russian Federation chose Plushenko. I would have sent Voronov or Menshov. Plushy was great but he was too old and rusty. In he team event he was over scored. The real number 1 in the team (singles) was Julia Lipniskaya.

[@spark_6710]

@@ancamg How dare you to say rusty !! Lol. He was still much better than anyone else except for Daiske Takahashi ( all round ,complete figure skater ) if he was healthy . 💜🥁🐉🎤💞

[@fandreea]

Be healthy, Zhenya and have the happiest life in the world, you really deserve it. I will miss you and your mesmerizing performances in competitions, but I'm really waiting for your shows. You have given the most wonderful legacy for the next generations. Be well and thank you for every moment of joy.

[@verasysoeva2872]

I was crying as watching this video... I want to wish him health

[@lauracento9649]

Me too

[@strawyberryfairie]

The only bad thing about Skating is how short their career is. Dance of any type is hard on the body. But I'm glad he had a successful career.

[@LucienSabre]

Not just rhythmic, artistic gymnastics too - and gymnastics in general.

[@LucienSabre]

mish098aimer Yeah, you’re right about that; there’ve been a few gymnasts who participated in a couple of Olympic Games, but they sure are a minority. :)

[@jenniferhiemstra5228]

Oh ALL the above ^^^ if one is careful, dancers can dance into their late 30’s if their lucky, specifically ballerinas can go into early 40’s, if they’re REEAALLYYY careful and lucky, Wendy Whelan proved it was possible, but gymnasts and skaters...there’s not a single one can I think of that competed past 30 years old... and accept for Pluskenko obviously, he was 31 in Sochi

[@BroskiRIP]

Apart from Torvill and Dean of course.

[@cyrielle_]

@@jenniferhiemstra5228 look at Oksana Chusovitina. She competed at her first Olympics in 1992 for the unified team ( broken Soviet Union). Hasn't miss a single Olympics since then, and she's still very competitive on vault, and aiming to compete in Tokyo 2020. ( she's quite an exception)

[@slimtodress]

He and Yagudin wee the "golden time" of figure skating. The competition between these two brought the male figure skating to a complete new level. There will never be the "other Plushenko" or "other Yagudin" - they were that perfect.

[@heart3778]

my favorite athlete thanks for the good memories be healthy zhenya

[@Demonrose64]

It was so sad that the skating world had lost such a graceful man. This made me cry just as much as I was when it happened at the games. I just wish him heath and luck for his future.

[@jarjardaze2485]

I really like Evgeni, the first time I heard of him and saw him was actually in 2008 when he performed at the Eurovisiom Song Contest so later I searched him up and started following him. He is truly amazing

[@veteranJMacfan]

finally, this video worked for me. until now, it kept saying it wasn't available here in America. anytime we revisit 2.13.14 in footage, it's heart wrenching for me because I saw that happen live. and it was only a few days ago I saw him skate for the first time and fell in love with him. Bittersweet for sure. I grimaced when he said if not for getting silver in Vancouver, he wouldn't have skated in Sochi. But if he hadn't, I wouldn't be here supporting him as I'd been since that day.

[@erikag.ballinasnino7683]

He was a fantastic athlete, I almost cry the first time I saw him skating. it was stunning

[@lelo546]

He always accepted to be second (when it happened....), for example in Salt Lake City. He didnt accept it ONLY 1 time: in Vancouver. No other times. Thanks Plushenko for what you gave to Figure Skating.

[@aliciasalmasan6270]

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[@cassif19]

What an emotional time the Sochi Olympics must have been. When the king of the old generation stepped down and the king of the new one arose!

[@terra5491]

I always loved Plushenko and even was lucky to watch how he jumed to the ceiling but I love Hanyu too) I think we can admire any generation skaters if they are worth it)

[@kasvinimuniandy4178]

Well, Hanyu really really reallyyyy wanted to compete against his greatest idol, Plushenko. It was not meant to be I suppose. What an incredible athlete, what a champion Plushenko is. He fought through so many surgeries and delivered such impeccable performances for the sport. We can see some of that legacy living on in Hanyu.

[@lumpyspacecadet]

I'm so glad he's coaching. He's going to turn out some Olympic champs, but hopefully not only Russians!

[@lilea3058]

Женечка Дорогой ! Мы всегда с Тобой! Медалей Ты принес-Стране -Много! Золото в команде -Выиграл! Главное чтобы ТЫ Был-ЗДОРОВ! Любим ТеЕБЯ ЕВГЕНИЙ И Гордимся ! Что ТЫ -ЕСТЬ у Нас! Спасибо Евгений за Все Твои Многочисленные -ПОБЕДЫ ! ТЫ ЕДИНСТВЕННЫЙ Кто Выступил на 4-х Олимпиадах! И Принес -Стране 2-ЗОЛОТА и 2-СЕРЕБРА с 4-х ОЛИМПИАД! Здоровья ТЕБЕ и всех Благ! Береги Себя.Любим.

[@sobienz]

Evgeny Plyushchenko is and will always be the best male figure skater out there. His passion, his talent, his grace - its just a well rounded mix no one is ever going to defeat no matter how difficult the jumps of the future will be, Evgeni is a legend, he is THE legend.

[@BroskiRIP]

strawberriesdead Good point, but Christopher Dean was about equal.

[@sinanacar7564]

He was my all time favaurite. His gala performance was awosome.

[@FitzysMama520]

Poetry on ice!! There is nobody like Plushenko!! Also the best looking guy on ice!! :P

[@Angel-xe2tl]

He has opened his dream of a skating school.. ♥

[@mariacolon1062]

You are still the best ice skater I have ever seen Mr plushenko

[@mariacolon1062]

I have not seen anyone as great as Mr plushenko yet .

[@lilea3058]

ЕВГЕНИЙ! Мы всегда с ВАМИ! Главное что с Вами Всё Хорошо! Желаем Вам Здоровья ! Мы Гордимся Вами ! Любим! И остаёмся с Вами .Для нас Ваше ЕВГЕНИЙ Здоровье - Дороже!!!

[@scottibrown3274]

Probably the Best Figure Skater of All Time!!!

[@BroskiRIP]

Scotti Brown Definitely either him of Torvill and Dean.

[@intldawn]

The scenes as he warmed up...devastating. It was obvious he could barely walk, let alone skate. I was actually relieved he withdrew because I really thought he was going to make a go of it and I think that would have been cataclysmic for his health. Poor guy

[@aliciamza7686]

Qué pena lo que te sucedió...gracias a Dios después de tu operación quedaste bien , y sigues siendo un Ídolo. Abrazo

[@leasamantha619]

My favorite skater of all time. Sorry he retire so young. Congratulations and God bless❤️. March 25, 2020 11:09pm Philippine time.

[@spark_6710]

I always chuckle whenever gearing someone saying Plushenko was arrogant !! Lol. He was just super confident !! If you state the facts ,it's not bragging !! 💜🥁🐉🎤💞

[@batodelcastillo4802]

He is and will be GREAT forever ; few profiles / skills like this .....

[@KazuPFerme]

I love him! Evgeni Plushenko will be my favorite ever

[@BroskiRIP]

Kazuki Fuji and Torvill and Dean as well?

[@mistiya]

that long elegant body always looked perfect in the spotlight

[@user-nw3yu2rq3k]

эх Женя, зря ты не выступил по-настоящему как мог! :-) так жаль Сколько было бы счастья у нас всех!!! Но мы и этому рады безумно!

[@gulyas7827]

Евгений великий спортсмен! Величайший!

[@nenavujicin7882]

Plushy-my only & one king -great athlete and great man- He respected his rivals during his skating competitions;and now,he supports current young skaters like Yuzury (they are very close friends);Nathan Chan;Shoma Uno,Boyang Jin ..and many others;and young current skaters also respect Plushy and treat him like a dad-so cute !!!!!!

[@ashleymoon2969]

The best skater in the world.

[@imcavdb5465]

Best male skater of all times! I hope you have found your lifepath since then.

[@ainurabazekenova7336]

Великолепное послание будущим поколениям: Live Work Love Skate and.. Win.

[@EIbereth]

It was so sad to watch him withdraw, but it was the best for him. I feel happy that he still skates, and now he's training his boy Alexander (Sasha). Plushenko will always be the best figure skating ever, I hope his son makes him proud one day soon.

[@Scandilady]

I'm not afraid to say I was in love with him, still am, spasiba Jevgeni.

[@janiceault1272]

Tuula Westra

[@BroskiRIP]

Me too! But also love Torvill and Dean.

[@kittywisdom4534]

He was not only an athlete, but a wonderful artist on the ice. PLUSHY is the best always!

[@kelleyrogers6013]

He is amazing! I think he is the best ever!!!!

[@stefanynikiforov7121]

Evgeny, para mi siempre serás él mejor!! 😭😭😭❤

[@agustinaluna797]

Stefany Hdez sin duda! Muchos podrán ser perfectos en su técnica pero nadie con el talento de transmitir las emociones como el gran Plushenko. Quedas hipnotizado en cada una de sus ejecuciones. Un verdadero artista. Siempre siempre el mejor. 😍😍

[@TotyVale]

Everybody came and go, only Plushenko was at that many consecutive Olympic games!

[@lubovnovoselova8243]

ЕВГЕНИЙ ВЫ КЛАССНЫЙ ФИГУРИСТ!!!

[@PaleLittleGirl2]

This dude is a legend

[@sarahsong8345]

When I was a kid I use to watch figure skating with my mum After she passed away I found I just couldn't watch anything we had watched together, it was just too painful. Recently I happened across the anime Yuri on Ice. And yes I know there are a lot of mixed feelings about that show. I'm an artist and actually found the anime very beautiful, plus it did indeed rekindle the love I had for figure skating. After finishing the show I got on here and looked up old Scott Hamilton videos because he was always one of my mums favorites. I watched a few of his performances and realized I was smiling and happy. My old memories are no longer painful. I starting to think about it and realized I knew nothing of ice skating since I stopped watching it with my mum. So the first video that popped up was Nathan Chen's free skate at the 2017 US Figure Skating Championships. Then I watched Yuzuru Hanyu's 2014 Olympic free skate performance, which then lead me here. Watching all of these talented people makes me wish I had stayed watching figure skating. Evgeni Plushenko is amazing to watch, very breathtaking. I'm so glad the internet makes it possible to watch past performances. I really believe my mum would have loved Evgeni Plushenko.

[@BroskiRIP]

Sarah Song You must have seen Torvill and Dean.

[@kasvinimuniandy4178]

What a great athlete.

[@nenavujicin7882]

King on ice !!!!!!!! I miss Plushy Love

[@ginnyginty]

I enjoyed watching him skat the most!

[@alikemalgokdere5560]

Евгений крепкого здоровья Вам и вашей семье! Вы внесли большлй вклад в фигурное катание. У Вас много поклонников. Вами гордиться вся страна!

[@mecaaaaa]

King of skate❤

[@ЗульфияМамунова]

Великий спортсмен.

[@juliaj7227]

32 операции за всю карьеру. Боец! Чтобы прожить и заниматься фигурным катанием и в конце концов принести стране множественные победы и безграничное удовольствие зрителям- он собирал бутылки!!! И все те, кто его обхаили после снятия с лички просто позор! Евгений- Великий Спортсмен! Король льда. А Рудковская… Да блин причём тут она. Женя великий! Моя Благодарность за каждый прокат! Он и Ягудин были конкурентами, друг друга подстёгивали. И я всегда болела за обеих! Это наши ребята! И внутри каждого шла своя битва! И с девочками сейчас также! Нельзя никого делить и предпочитать- это наши спортсмены! И их нужно всех поровну поддерживать и беречь !

[@melindavermes7705]

Simply the BEST ever!

[@Heedy770]

He deserved gold in 2010...whenever I see Lysacek, I just wanna kick his face in..Plushenko destroyed his body for the quads and the isu pays no attention...I don't understand Russia, when they have extremely amazing talent, they put no effort into politicking but with mediocre talent they use politics so much that those skaters get WRs in every single outing. I think they thought they didn't need politics with real talent. Anyway, I think it was a good thing he didn't compete in the individual event for Sochi, otherwise he would have won undeservedly and that would've tarnished his glorious legacy.

[@mariapetrova326]

И ничего страшного что Плющенко снялся с лички.За все Многочисленные ПОБЕДЫ Плющенко мы длжны быть Благодарными .И не надо забывать как Плющенко принес нашей -Стране - _Значимые Победы на предыдущих Олимпиадах! И не вина спортсмена что спина подвела в самый не подходящий момент для спортсмена на домашней олимпиаде. Плющенко ехал Побеждать. И Победил в командном ! Личка не вышла из-за травмы.Но не он первый и не он последний кто снимался и травмировался.И нападать так на Плющенко-не надо. .Все мы под одним богом ходим. И наперед не можем знать что завтра с кем будет? А Евгению Плющенко я бы Медаль дала за Преодоление! Что Смог после таких травм и операций -Выиграть в командном и Не подвести своих в команде. И принести свой достойный вклад - 19 баллов в команду .И вся Сборная -Триумфально на Пьедестале! В этом есть и Плющенко огромный вклад в Победу! И я Горжусь Нашим Евгением Плющенко! Единственным Фигуристом -Страны Который Четыре Олимпиады Подряд Выиграл Значимые для -Страны -2 ЗОЛОТА и 2-СЕРЕБРА с 4-х ОЛИМПИАД! Здоровья Евгению Плющенко! Нашему КОРОЛЮ Фигурного Катания ! Как на Отечественном так и на Мировых Уровнях! Плющенко -Гордость России! И У нас Плющенко такой Единственный в фигурном катании одиночников и Неповторимый!

[@ЗульфияМамунова]

Все верно.

[@usfanlovesminho5085]

It amazing me though how there are skaters that have won gold medals in the Olympics as young teenagers younger than 19 years of age. I don't think 19 is that young for a skater, not when they start skating after they learn to walk. I was just looking at the history of Olympic gold medalists and there are quite a few of them.

[@TheLouise116]

Should have won Vancouver as well

[@Bemyangel111]

Estoy muy feliz que se hallan basado en el... Victor. Era muy talentoso, que pena lo que le pasó :(

[@lesliebendano3681]

NataVlogs Se basaron en él? 😱😱😱😱😱

[@Bemyangel111]

sii! el creador lo dijo creo.

[@lesliebendano3681]

NataVlogs

[@Bemyangel111]

***** creo que tuvo un hernia, y dejó el patinaje de olimpiadas... pero lo sigo en sus redes y al parecer el esta mejor y patina pero en sus propios eventos :D

[@fragilcorazondepapel]

en su biografía de su página oficial dice que siempre no se retira, que ya esta bien de la columna y que volverá para el 2018 en Corea.... por si no lo sabian jeje pueden confirmar... pd. me emociona que regrese al hielo! e inspire nuevamente a viktor 🙌🙌🙌😍😍😍

[@aliciamza7686]

Evgene SOS tan profesional te admiro IDOLO

[@biboyumo5070]

Victor Nikiforov :D

[@KenDiana35]

Bibo Yumo YASSSS lol. yuri on ice

[@___pphh8554]

dont tell me victors back is also fucked up

[@chang-chanalthea9868]

i was ecxpecting this comment

[@HenamiDoll]

episode 7 😏

[@chang-chanalthea9868]

Nenna Hidaka ikr? i swear they kiss

[@ЕленаАкс-м8ь]

Greatest figure skater in all times!

[@emanon-]

He did actually open a school of figure skating. It’s called “Angels of Plushenko” I believe, you can find updates about it on instagram.

[@cherylhulting1301]

You can find them on Instagram and you can see him coaching on KZbin as well.

[@lauragallardo1593]

Siempre será el Rey del hielo 👑, un verdadero ángel en el hielo. En 2010 fue robado vilmente. Amor eterno por Evgeni 🇷🇺😘🇦🇷

[@titap227]

Is this Victor from Yuri On Ice??

[@Kaitalise]

Whoops I thought the name was "Icon Evgeni Plushenko"... sorry

[@smallfortune_yt]

dead :')

[@maiavitale8458]

during Sochi he was already in his hid 30s that’s already a long successful career probably my most favourite male skater of all time

[@katehappiness8186]

Хех, Женя уже ветеран фигурного катания) Но после травмы опасно кататься дальше...

[@jalilan5132]

Tsar Zhenya The Great

[@sohibnosirov3685]

Евгений великий спортсемен2024

[@davikanaruk1431]

You are the ture legend

[@susangreen3203]

My top favourite skater 😊

[@mariahdez1942]

He should win gold in Vancouver

[@sallylemon5835]

Nobody remains champion forever. If they do, they will be overqualified and the competition wouldn't take them. Competition must be competitive, not under but not overdo too. Even Yuzuru Hanyu might have to retire once he got 3 times hattrick.

[@lindacrowe8428]

It is because of him that team Russia got the gold in sochi.

[@tokyokelly5304]

Does this mean he's not gonna compete the 2018 winter olympics

[@phoebelao6025]

maida the figure skater yes

[@BroskiRIP]

He's retired like Torvill and Dean.

[@azurapurpura]

DAVAI EVGENY! DAVAAAAAI

[@AdrianRuiz-ez5rp]

Oh gawd is he based victor in yuri on ice?

[@MiaB173]

A real Hero🩵🩷

[@tatum_BB]

i love you evgeni

[@annieyang3139]

Omg what if he coached Yuzuru Hanyu like in Yuri!!! On Ice? 😍😍😍

[@borntomakehistori]

my mom likes him

[@everywhere3301]

That's Victor to you XD

[@lorenzoxd90]

Any one know the music at 00:00 ?

[@xermai9]

Ruki verkh- song 1 or English version ace to base -around the world

[@isabelrascon2405]

como se llama la cancion que sale al principio del video?

[@janiceault1272]

isabel rascon

[@justina4141]

Victor???

[@lelo546]

A great lost for figure skating !!

[@nadyalol4817]

ОДа :3 Плюююющенко

[@ЯнаСерова-т2ы]

Мне очень жаль

[@MYFAVYTISRHIOPLAYZ]

*ahem* YURI ON ICE

[@Angel-np8rd]

I didn’t know Ellen DeGeneres was a figure skater

[@bertincontreras7806]

[@eliwaiitorres378]

Lets all be honest we are here thanks to Yuri!! on ice, arent we?

[@angedejeudi]

Eliwaii Torres If you're here thanks to that, good for you, welcome to the world of figure skating. But please recognize that he is a legend in figure skating who had many fans since possibly before you were even born, don't disrespect that legacy by saying people are only here thanks to some anime.

[@eliwaiitorres378]

angedejeudi I am not disrespecting anyone, I'm sorry if you misunderstood. But lets be real, most of the people that are watching these videos came from viewing Yuri on Ice.

[@ItsOnlyIzzy1]

Eliwaii Torres well not exactly 'most' people. Figure skating had/has many fans before Yuri on ice, we appreciate that you have came and enjoyed watching figure skating but please respect that a lot of people are here through their love for figure skating rather than Yuri on ice, thank you :)

[@normalgirlcvco]

I'm here because I love Evgeni since 2014

[@martin-jp8ml]

Eliwaii Torres I'm here because of blades of glory

[@syrinejb7259]

Victor nikiforov in real life❤

[@poeticho]

Él es un magnífico patinador, pero ni él se cree que se lastimó, no quiso participr porque sabía que perdería

[@contarex1]

Do you really think that if he was healthy he would have skate worse than Hanyu or Chan?

[@fandreea]

Yes, his doctors said, that the broken screw could have sectioned the spinal cord and even kill him right there, on the ice. When they opened him, they were shocked. That bolt was made from a titanium alloy, strong enough for a spaceship and broke from a "simple" tripple axel. I cannot imagine what a guad does to the spine and knees of those skaters. The shock to their bodies is tremendous. He did the right thing by not pushing it further.

[@lelo546]

sorry poeticho I really dont understand why, if you have time to write, you dont read news before.

[@smolmeme2541]

fandreea wow didnt know that... I was so sad when I saw him retire cuz he was one of my idols...I guess it was for the best...

[@fandreea]

Dilan Aktepe Yeah, it was for the best. He said later, that he was never so affraid before in his life than in the moment he felt that bolt snapping in his spine...and the pain was agonizing. I'm so happy that he fully recovered and he is touring again with his show. He jumps tripples again and quads also. I don't know if he is going to compete again, but as long as he is healthy, I enjoy seing him in shows.

[@johniovine1512]

sad a greawt skater and sp;ortsmman

[@jajjahshwwguqjq6099]

He went on to have a double hernia 😭