Yuzuru Hanyu (JPN) | Men Free Skating | 2017 ISU World Figure Skating Championships Helsinki (FIN)

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[@sarahtheriault1373]

We can say whatever we want, but to me, he’s the REAL goat no matter what. He attempted jumps that people thought were impossible and everytime we thought he reached perfection, he did EVEN BETTER the time after. He’s an artist. King Yuzu 🙇🏻‍♀️

[@jonathancavallin4920]

I mean, that shouldn't even be in question

[@bobababy6089]

He is. Nobody can deny that

[@kanekiken4860]

No one can deny how truly groundbreaking he was as a competitive athlete, but what made so many of us stay is his commitment and dedication to the sport, regardless of whatever circumstances (and to new fans, trust me, there A Lot of circumstances) and stones are hurled his way, his unprecedented mindset towards skating, in what ways exactly he expresses his unending adoration for it - through countless interviews, documentaries, media days, competitions, it is very clear we will never see another who loves skating quite as much as he does. “Skating equals living” and “(during the earthquake this March after he returned from Beijing) the number one thing on my mind was to protect my boots. I felt that even if I was in danger, I would still retrieve it, protect - I thought I might cry at the thought of protecting it. Perhaps this is what figure skating is to me.” Among other things as well, like his SIX crossover short program, Rondo Capriccioso, who experts have said was impossible to execute. Or truly unbelievable transitions and innovations, and matching every single movement of his boots to every nuance in the music. He really was the most dedicated competitive skater of all time.

[@user-yw6zu4hj7p]

@@kanekiken4860 i agree

[@whitneylu9986]

Well said

[@user-pj4qh6nv2m]

何度でも見たくなるのは､リンクが湖の様に思えて、そこで舞い踊る精霊🧚🏾に会いたくなるのです♪。 プロスケーターになった羽生さん、益々素敵になって、、、 沢山の会える場所を作って下さって有難う❗️幸せです。

[@Moons_dreams5050]

He's just too perfect to be judging by you ISU 😊

[@yl8109]

What a beautiful performance!! Breathtaking!!

[@iamRandomm]

Came back here after 2024 Worlds, I just cant help but go back to his masterpiece☺️

[@Lilimango1270]

This is really the greatest figure skating performance of all time. Perfect and organic in every way. It still gives me goosebumps after all these years.

[@kaelasurface1836]

This season definitely won't be the same without him. He's such a brilliant artist and seems like a wonderful person. His many fans including myself will miss him but I'm happy that he's not quitting skating completely. Yuzu I wish you lots of happiness and good luck on your next adventure. I cant wait to see it!

[@aliyaamanzholova]

Why am I crying again? 😭😭😭😭😭😭 This performance is timeless. Yuzuru is timeless

[@maracuyaicecream]

The King of figure skating, the GOAT, pure perfection, both technically and artistically, just Yuzuru Hanyu👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@nekomaki7]

THIS is the best free skate in the figure skating history😊 THIS.

[@jackiemulhern6473]

Skating isnt the same now, this was art on skates, now its jumps & less artistic, I feel no desire to watch it now. This man was incredible, elegant, artistic & a joy to watch.

[@shootingstar-kk3uf]

2024世界選手権を見て、高得点が出ようが凄いって思えなくて、結局フラ～ッと羽生選手の演技を観にきてしまい「やっぱこれだ！」って感動して涙出るんですよね。羽生選手のスケートは別物、比較出来るのは過去の羽生選手だけです。

[@yulysolgunter2057]

😂😂😂

[@yingyingyo1207]

Exactly like you said! Hanyu's skating is just unique and sublime. No one can compare to him.

[@Mettelkuc-Olga]

El campeonato mundial 2024 fue de saltos, no fue artístico. Una figura dura en 2D... ese chico 2024 es una figura impuesta como lo fue Cheng.

[@hanakupkova3893]

I miss him too much 😢😢😢

[@tmoggo]

This is the greatest moment in the history of figure skating. Period. The man is a legend.

[@mpangolino]

Word!

[@alucardmorningstar2296]

i don't know where I've been but this performance made me cry how can one be this magnificent on the ice

[@btsdefender_]

damn that was phenomenal. my favourite skate so far

[@tuna4235]

i miss yuzuru on competitions. forever GOAT of figure skating.

[@lhyg0901]

Now ISU uploaded the clip…..lol This performance is definitely the greatest of all time, no matter how hard ISU tried to underscore him

[@rhey3001]

Even with this PERFECT program your judges refuse to give the max scores possible to Yuzuru Hanyu, while they reward with big scores whatever of less quality nowadays.. Shame on you and your judges, ISU.

[@RitaCasarin-fr8uq]

Come ha potuto Isu a non dare valutazioni giuste per questo grande pattinatore, unico nel suo talento, non può essere paragonato a nessuno , neanche agli ultimi atleti che si stanno esibendo, sanno solo saltare, Yuzuru è un talento ineguagliabile, come si può non vedere la bellezza di questo genio, peccato hanno perso e hanno sbagliato tutto

[@ramonamitar1003]

ISU, now you will miss him in competitions, in views and MONEY. Yuzuru brought people to all the competitions in the world.

[@anikohaasz-im1yq]

💝🥰😍😘😇 Tnak You Yuzuru! ⛩

[@karappo2099]

史上最高のフリー演技 もっと得点が出るべきだった

[@narcissus_7477]

Yuzu said it's his most "Yuzuru Hanyu" moment!!!! in one of his Japanese interviews today!! Fly high Yuzu!!! All the best for the future!!! Thank you for everything!!

[@mpangolino]

Do you know where one can watch his interview and is theee English subtitles?

[@narcissus_7477]

@@mpangolino I found some parts of translations on social media.. I don't think a full translation is available yet..

[@mpangolino]

@@narcissus_7477 Thank you! I cant wait to see it!

[@narcissus_7477]

@@mpangolino me too!! I'm waiting for the full translation!!

[@lemons0da848]

Why are you saying “fly high yuzu!” He’s not dead?

[@NewjeansPOWERPUFF4567]

I like how everyone is coming to watch this after 2024 Montreal Worlds 😭😭😭😭

[@revagreen2303]

Still the best skating performance ever!!!

[@harunotodoroki]

Yup😂

[@csquared8215]

ilia may have unbelievable quads, but no one delivers grace like yuzuru. Absolute butter 🧈

[@yingyingyo1207]

​@@csquared8215 can't even call Malinin's skate as figure skating.. so little attention to other elements except quads quads quads.. that's not figure skating.

[@bertram5806]

I honestly wasn’t into figure skating like that until I saw yuzuru😭 I tried to watch other skaters, but they all seem to focus on jumps. I like yuzuru because his skating feels more like a story being told..very artistic and interpretive. A young skater called xiangyi an reminds me of yuzuru hanyu.

[@htarr2dss]

ISU suddenly remember to upload after Yuzu retirement.

[@hiro.k9253]

Fr

[@user-lj2uz9wc1p]

Уничтожали ханю как могли

[@gabihaja7277]

The greatest moment in the figure skating history ! He was born to be a legend ! And his PRO career is awesome as well !!!

[@kamaitachi5555]

羽生結弦がこの協議会から去ったと同時に、本来のフィギュアスケートは失われた、彼と共に去り「羽生結弦のフィギュアスケート」を愛し、応援し続けます 彼の協議会での数々のプログラム達、そして多大な貢献は、後世に残すべき素晴らしいものでした、今後も彼は進化し続ける事でしょう。

[@user-lc6be2gr9k]

Yuzu is Perfection! He is a UNIQUE ICE SKATER 🌟❤️🥇❤️🌟

[@Jcheung1989]

He just said this free skating is the most memorable in his career in an Jp tv interview.

[@mpangolino]

Thank you! Do you know where I can watch or read about this interview in English? I love Yuzu!

[@maria_0525]

He is the best. There will never be anybody like him. I hope he enjoys skating freely now!

[@dalexan1945]

Best program of all Time in the History

[@mikenekochan1008]

記憶と記録に残る珠玉の演技。 くじけそうになった時見て泣いて頑張ろうと思う勇気をもらっています。

[@natsuconstar]

your loss ISU & JSF, goodbye; hello professional skater Yuzu! 😌

[@lamchileung172]

I watched this program again in GIFT 💛💛💛💛cried a lot

[@Lilimango1270]

I miss seeing Yuzuru on competitive ice so much. He is a genius. He does not take his God given talent for granted. Instead he keeps working harder and harder, pushing himself always. To me, he is the best ever.

[@kyomamachari]

Freed from ISU rules, Yuzuru is striving every day as a pioneer of professional figure skater. In each of his ice shows/Ice Stories he gives performance beyond anyone's expectation and imagination.

[@loveloveloveloveee]

You can watch Ilya Malinin! He’s the new genius now!

[@yingyingyo1207]

​@@loveloveloveloveeeIlia has all the jumps which is incredible and I respect that. But other than that, his spins, steps, skating skills and expressions are very much lacking which makes his performance a little boring to watch despite the high component scores. And that's the reason why he hasn't gained much popularity even though he has won the latest GPF and Worlds. I hope he improves in the next two seasons and at least bring some sparks to Milan Olympics.

[@gabrielamarques7220]

History was written this very moment

[@4cyjcsb]

its 2024. I'm still here. Yuzu's legacy cannot described with the words.

[@recommended1782]

ya but its sad the whole sport went backwards and going backwards day by day lack of personality and just jumping was never figure skatingj it used to be so good til the rule changes in 2018

[@doremiefaso]

The only GOAT of figure skating for real. The only real best free skate ever. Yuzuru Hanyu is and will be remembered and recognised by the fans even without the help of the federations that do not love and deserved him.

[@lulaulaf7111]

Exacto. Nunca lo merecieron

[@amigo9304]

Yuzu is figure skating to me. Where he goes I will follow.

[@user-vx7me7wu7q]

2017.4.1ヘルシンキ世界選手権のHope and Legacy 技術・芸術とも素晴らしく、トータルパッケージのお手本となるフリースケーティング。神がかってました。今見ても胸が熱くなります。

[@fictionallove_2416]

Yes, Yuzuru is missed 😭💘

[@Dawn_Raider]

Yep, still gets goosebumps

[@michelle._.6062]

Ice skating competitions won't be the same without the GOAT Yuzuru 😔

[@freyjaosiris958]

To be honest, H&L is so perfect. he deserve higher PCS.

[@eggizgud]

And technical scores. It's unbelievable that none if his technical elements got the maximum.

[@SW17888]

Hanyu had been underscored by the judges for many years. There are lots of analyses of his program's scores online according to ISU's own rule book, They compared the same technical elements w/ other skaters', frame by frame analysis, while others w/ subpar jumps got much higher GOE/PCS. Also, there are many commentators who had questions about his scores too. This is not a secret. ISU tried to get rid of him for a very long time already.

[@guerroneo8782]

Yuzu is just absolutely perfect here, it's stunning and breathtaking. I like watching the program with the Italian commentators, they have the right mindset and dare to criticize the scoring.

[@lenoreandreas4000]

Anyone think it’s an accident that they stop the video before the scores are shown?? 🤣

[@AGR95]

Can't believe today marks the end of a competition legend. As always, he will continue to be the G.O.A.T!

[@user-sr4pb8ok4w]

テレビでリアタイして泣いた。当時中学生の、特に羽生くんファンではなかった娘もめっちゃ泣いた。

[@cristinaeickeifert1027]

Also @ISU you should send yuzuru a bouquet of flowers and a letter saying sorry for the way you've treated your best, most talented and beloved athlete these past few seasons. just a suggestion :)

[@dadatwn1]

ISU and JSF, happy now?? wish Yuzu all the best, fly, Yuzu fly.

[@purplesky143]

Greatest of all time = Yuzuru Hanyu.

[@gulnazshabolot7935]

The greatest of all time, ISU never gave him a recognition he deserves. You failed him ISU

[@chanchan4684]

Yuzuru Hanyu is the first and the only one who can motivate me to watch this sport. I can't imagine this sport how to go further without him.

[@ma_ma110]

本当に、2017年の世界選手権のHope&Legacyは伝説。フィギュアスケートの素晴らしさのその最たる物を見た。 一生忘れられない演技。

[@user-sn1yr8yn5f]

羽生くんが技術的にこれだけ 力みを感じさせる事なく 巧みなエッジコントロールとボディコントロールで こんなに一糸乱れぬ美しさを見せてくれた。 誰より大きく均整のとれたジャンプ達と共に。 体力的にはもちろんキツいプログラムだろうに、女神の様な佇まいと併せて、素晴らしいものを見せて貰った。 そして、今の羽生くんの演技をファンタジーオンアイスで見た？ ここからまた、上達してるんだよ。 よりエモーショナルになって。 今後も応援するしかないよ😍

[@GotToFindErrol]

Legend. There will never be another like him

[@bangtannies_613]

damn everytime i watched yuzuru he just leaves me breathless. he is truly the GOAT

[@RitaCasarin-fr8uq]

Io ho seguito le ultime performance dei campioni 2024compreso Malinin , niente da dire sui sensazionali salti ma non riesco a paragonare la parte artistica suberba e ineguagliabile di Yuzuru Hanyu mi dispiace Yuzuru è superiore di gran lunga ❤

[@rikkaaki]

The single greatrest long program in the history of figure skating and nothing is going to change that.

[@elinewongso]

Back here cause why not. Appreciate greatness

[@yumonizu-1792]

Whenever I watch it, it shocks me extremely❤❤❤

[@georgigeorgiev4809]

He touches the hearts and souls of people with his great art

[@hana7699]

素晴らしい演技でした。 羽生結弦選手最高だよ。 凄く感動しました。 今も進化が止まらない羽生結弦選手が楽しみです。 頑張って下さい

[@user-cq3oz1nq3p]

The best fs ever. The greatest of all time

[@bluaaahhhh]

He is retiring from competition but he will always have the huge legacy and light he gave to this sport. Hope many people keeps watching him on his future exhibitions and events Ganbatte yuzuu

[@iris_chan99]

Look what have you done to him? The legend, the GOAT

[@leila7254]

This has to go down as one of the most beautiful skate in histoey

[@roof-.-2910]

It’s actually not *one of the most it’s the MOST BEAUTIFUL GORGEOUS FIGURE SKATING IN HISTORY

[@user-yd1pw7kh6l]

Legend never die, legend can fly high 💙💙💙🤍🤍🤍💚💚💚🖤🖤🖤❤️❤️❤️

[@aesaphyr]

God, I miss him so much. Hope to see you on the ice again soon Yuzu.

[@Midori9999]

フィギュアスケート史上に燦然と輝く金字塔。 もし自分がこの会場でこの演技を観ていたら、他の多くの観客と同じように感動の涙を流しただろう。 この素晴らしい演技を現地ヘルシンキで観られた羽生ファンは、一生の誇りですね。

[@annaattaryan3483]

The one and only

[@pammi3011]

Well you wont see the combined beauty of excellence in both technical and artistic skills like that for a long time, if ever. Mesmerising! I was there on this day, up in the balcony - we could even feel the aura Yuzuru emanates when he skates from up there! Love you Yuzuru! Cant wait to see you in ice shows, saving my money for that so won't be spending it on travelling to see ISU comps any more that's for sure!!

[@Jeremy-wp4yh]

This is so sad. Such a loss for the figure skating sport. This season won't have the same level of quality skating and technique.

[@casties49]

Its okay. Now Yuzuru can skating calmly, no scared about the score he deserves to get. As long as can still seeing him on ice, it's okay I think.

[@April0712]

Is there a new season? Who cares.

[@cristinaeickeifert1027]

The best free skate ever by the best figure skater ever, Yuzuru Hanyu. We were lucky to be able to see his journey until now. He IS the figure skating I will always love. Thank you Yuzuru, for sharing your view on what figure skating is, and for dedicating your life to creating all the masterpieces that are your performances. Looking forward to your new journey

[@francescabrattoli4438]

The best in the story of ICE skating. He was, Is and will be the MASTER OF ICE SKATING

[@dianaromero4387]

Sorry I must to say it.... Yuzuru Hanyu is and will be the most increible, amazing athlete of all the time. He was not only "jumps" or quads also he is an artist, who expressed dancing, not skating, he really floated on ice rink. It was pure beauty but the "institution" cut his wings, dreams and his confidence. I understand him. All fanyus around world want his happiness and always we support him and whatever happens. Yuzuru Hanyu was, is and will be THE GREATEST OF ALL THE TIMES. Love You Yuzuruuuuuuu!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@stoprainlty]

i remember watching this live on the floor of my bedroom while studying for finals. the tense atmosphere of the last group. the way yuzu nyoomed over to start because of the 1 point deduction the day before. the moment he landed the 4lo. the quiet calm of the step sequence leading up to the 3f. the exhilaration when he landed the 4s-3t that eluded him all season, the moment when you knew he was going clean and getting his second world gold. the glow of happiness that day has stayed with me, even more so than when he broke records at gpf15. yuzu's brilliance isnt just his technical excellence, but rather the struggles and bitterness on the road towards glory. i'm glad to witness his journey as a fan and my life has been enriched by his presence in the world

[@mfeng7571]

This is LEGEND! This Is Yuzuru Hanyu making history to figure skating. He is the GOAT!!

[@angelwings7930]

I MISS THIS GUY !!!!!! 💀👺🔥🔥🔥👍❤️

[@kazunarinino5607]

A real GOAT in figure skating cause he is so unique and unreplicable. He is the only man can balances the artistic and skating techniques and show us incredible performances in each time even under deliberate and malicious suppression. Scores and medals do not mean anything. We just follow Yuzuru Hanyu. Now he becomes a professional athlete in figure skating. We can finally say good bye to this corrupting judging system. Like just for Yuzu Kun and his figure skating

[@April0712]

I can't agree with you more. So many fans left despite of their love to Yuzuru Hanyu because the evil actions of corrupted ISU is insufferable. So many stayed because of their love to Yuzuru Hanyu is too strong even the evil actions of corrupted ISU is insufferable. Now, we can all leave ISU and happy for the fact we will no longer need to see their evil actions, fake competitions and unworthy medalists again.

[@umilathifah29]

You will always be remembered Yuzuru Hanyu, grafetul for witnessed your wonderful journey. GOAT 🐐

[@hanafuji8265]

Living legend Yuzuru Hanyu said that Hope&Legacy of 17wc is the most representative program of his own.Congratulations on his new journey.🎉🎉

[@moonrise91]

THE best skate of all time, forever and always.

[@hjlee2478]

ISU event will not have such a big croud anymore.... and this masterpiece was underscored

[@user-bu3rn9lu7p]

御本人が1番印象的だった試合に挙げてらしたヘルシンキのフリー。 ISUも粋なことをして下さる🥹 非の打ち所のないこんなにも完璧なフリーでさえ現在の彼には程遠く、今が1番上手いと仰ってらしたのも大きく頷けた。 進化し続ける羽生結弦。第2章も期待しかありません。 どうかお身体も心も(特に！😌)今まで以上に労わってあげて下さいませ。 いつまでもいつまでも応援しております。

[@pseudolichiacoliaerogenes3451]

FS competition will never be the same for me again...

[@aikaunperritofeliz6766]

The best program in all history

[@desc3451]

Great, THE best ever performance in figure skating history😍🤧

[@flamingunicorn4498]

His performance gives me goosebumps.

[@michellekanipe5833]

Proof that in the war of artistry vs athleticism, you can successfully do both.

[@kuhcute182]

he is the King of Ice

[@shubono3186]

これはもう後世に語り継がれるべき芸術作品ですね。 競技スポーツの枠を超えてるでしょう。

[@pam7030]

Si fuera maestra de historia lo incluiría en los libros! ❤

[@Heldika77]

The best skater of every times, a genius and poet in the same time👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kimmit.o.2069]

Excellence ✨️

[@mk-pj5wx]

羽生結弦は競技の世界を去った。私が求めているのは「羽生結弦のスケート」 私はこれから「羽生結弦のスケート」を、彼が魅せてくれる世界を楽しみにしています。 彼を正当に評価しなかったISU、さようなら。美しかったフィギュアスケートは羽生結弦と共に競技の世界から消えます。あとはお好きにどうぞ。👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻

[@yuzupooh4153]

Lost count of how many times I've watched this legendary program. I can't wait for Yuzu's future as a pro skater. He is finally free to skate exactly the way he wants to.

[@jonathancavallin4920]

Uh, it's about damn time you publish the "official" video of this masterpiece, considering it's the best free skate ever. But I get that you still feel ashamed of the underscoring of this world record...or at least you should be ashamed.

[@mireiafarreras9542]

I don't completely understand how scores go in this sport yet, so why does everyone say he got underscored? I mean he made a mindblowing WR if I'm not mistaken (322 points in total)

[@henni1475]

​@@mireiafarreras9542 At first glance, these 223.20 points appear a lot, as it was a world record score at that time. However, if you take a closer look at the rules and scoring guidelines, and compare the judges' marks for this performance with others, you can't help but think that it's a disappointing result. Hanyu has received a total of 29 perfect scores for technical elements internationally in the course of his career, but not a single one for this performance. None of the 13 executed elements got unanimous +3 GOE from the judging panel despite the high quality of execution. Also, this free skate program was the most balanced to be performed in international competition up to date, especially in transition quality and composition, yet it only received the sixth highest program component score (PCS) in men's singles, which is a shame. Personally, my conviction is that no skater has ever been truly underscored, but rather ridiculously overscored, especially in the program components. However, this particular program - even if you ruthlessly stick with the rules and scoring guidelines - should have deserved at least 227 to 228 of the max possible 234.33 points. That's how outstanding it was.

[@mireiafarreras9542]

@Henni147 thank you so much for explaining!! I felt really impressed by this performance cause I believe everything he did was perfection, but I didn't know about the maximum you could get and everything! Anyway even underscored, the score he got is still so f*cking amazing, I mean 233.20 out of 234.33, WOW

[@henni1475]

He got 223.20 of possible 234.33. This is 11 points away from the maximum. If scoring was consistent and strictly following the guidelines for all skaters and performances, then it would be indeed a great score. But looking at the very selective judging and some blatant candies that have been awarded in the last two systems, these 11 points are a harsh deduction for this once-in-a-lifetime skate.

[@LanNguyen-cx5hc]

@@henni1475 think of 234 points for a 4-quad FP, it's just mind-blowing. Imagine if ISU had treated him fair, literally no one would have opposed him being the GOAT, even American ^^

[@comosedice6104]

only he can bring me to tears

[@momo-oo1jg]

The best skater. He showed the figure skating in people's minds.

[@nanad.453]

Unmatched and inspiring. A true artist and a wonderful, kind and humble human being.

[@mgis914]

A masterpiece in figure skating! All figure skaters must learn from this textbook performance from Yuzuru Hanyu .. i watch this every morning .. very inspiring!

[@mareikerickmeyer1778]

"Again the sea of flags from japan. What can he produce? lying in fifth place, surely a medal is within his grasp if he can skate anywhere near his top form. yuzuru hanyu, the music - hope & legacy" is missing Might be his most underscored program, and that's saying smth. Good luck on your future endeavors, ISU 💅

[@Martina-Frammartino]

The best free program ever skated in an international competition, matched only by Ten to Chi to of the 2020 National Championship. G.O.A.T.

[@ayako3928]

羽生結弦さんのフィギュアスケートが大好きです❤️全てにおいて史上最高のスケーター　彼が観れる時代に生きる悦びをいつも感謝しています。