General Yuzuru Chat

[Anni]

2 hours ago, Mary_kyo said:

 

Just wanna add that the whole interview is here (in case it wasn't obvious):

https://olympics.com/en/video/coach-brian-orser-hanyu-yuzuru-quad-axel?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social-organic&utm_campaign=twitter_global_news_tw-tweet_7d69f7249d&utm_content=twitter_global_news_tw-tweet_7d69f7249d

 

(and it's not new, from November, and most of the parts were already covered in the recent article by Nick)

 

Thank you for the hint. Yes, the recording is from November.

I remembered the video where Brian was talking about Yuzu's injury before the NHK Trophy.  But I think some parts are not quite the same.  

Here the article and video from November
https://olympics.com/en/news/exclusive-brian-orser-we-trust-hanyu-yuzuru-instincts-injury-figure-skating-2021?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=socia

 

 

[Yuzurella]

 

Seven more days until the Olympic men's SP!

And Yuzu is still nowhere in sight...

[Anni]

 

 

 

[NEWS]

From the bottom of my heart I wish him that he achieves all his goals.

Yuzu, we will always support you 

[Yuzurella]

 

Yes, Yuzu! You can do it!

 

[NEWS]

[Geo1]

Yuzu really does have long neck, doesn't he?

[Guest turquoiseblue]

[NEWS]
 

  

[AFBSLKoanda]

11 hours ago, Mary_kyo said:

Imagine landing 4A and clean skates with crazy difficult programs of Rondo and Tenchi "might" not be enough to beat Nathan. 

It hurts that it comes directly from Yuzu's mouth

[DancingFeather]

A little quiz to kill time... 

 

[sallycinnamon]

8 minutes ago, DancingFeather said:

A little quiz to kill time... 

 

 

I got Rondo Capriccioso!  

[Anni]

5 hours ago, DancingFeather said:

A little quiz to kill time... 

 

 

 

I have Rondo 

 

Spoiler

introduction and rondo capriccioso (2021-2022)

you are salvation. you are redemption. you are the red string tying two lovers’ hands together. you are the earth’s perpetual spinning of new things to be.

 

 

A group of fans from China has created a video to support Yuzu enthusiastically

English translation
https://www-recordchina-co-jp.translate.goog/b888809-s25-c50-d0198.html?_x_tr_sl=ja&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=de

 

Here the video:

 

 

[NEWS]

May Yuzu feel all the support from his fans.

 

 

[Guest turquoiseblue]

[NEWS]

 

The Asahi Shimbun article

 

FIGURE SKATING/ Hanyu needs faster rotation to land a historic quadruple axel
By Yu Iwasa
1 February 2022

 

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With Yuzuru Hanyu seeking to become the first to successfully land a quadruple axel in figure skating competition at the Beijing Winter Olympics, one expert believes he’s almost there. 

 

Tomonobu Sakurai, a professor of exercise physiology at Toin University of Yokohama, analyzed Hanyu’s attempted quad axel at the Japan Figure Skating Championships in December. 

 

“His axis is firmly in place,” Sakurai said. “I believe we can say that he has almost made the jump.”

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Having established a solid axis for the jump, Hanyu now has to work on the speed of his revolutions. 

 

Sakurai said, “If he becomes faster in the run-up to the jump, his (right) foot will also be faster in the spin after taking off on his (left) foot. That would lead to faster rotations (because of the stronger centrifugal force).”

 

At the same time, Sakurai said that the faster Hanyu tried to make his rotations, the more difficult it would be to maintain his axis.

 

“I think he is nearing success while trying to find the right balance,” Sakurai said.

 

Sakurai said Hanyu has been able to near his goal because of his take-off angle from the start until he reaches the apex of the jump.

 

“I think Hanyu is trying not to jump as high as possible, but for as long as possible,” Sakurai said. “He needs as much time in the air as possible to complete the four and a half revolutions.”

 

Hanyu’s take-off angle is reminiscent of former U.S. long jumper Mike Powell, who set the world record of 8.95 meters in the men’s long jump in 1991. Powell had launch angles of 22 to 23 degrees, similar to Hanyu, but lower than most other athletes.

 

Hanyu admits that it has been a difficult process trying to find the right launch angle and velocity for the revolutions in nailing the quad axel.

 

In explaining why he has continued his effort, Hanyu said, “If people say I am the only one who can do it, I feel it is my mission to fulfill that goal.”

 

Sakurai said, “Unless someone like Hanyu appears in competition, the techniques employed will not progress. Trying to achieve it makes spectators excited with anticipation. I am also looking forward to his making a successful jump.”

 

[Guest turquoiseblue]

1 hour ago, DancingFeather said:

A little quiz to kill time... 

 

 

My result 

Quote

introduction and rondo capriccioso (2021-2022)

 

you are salvation. you are redemption. you are the red string tying two lovers’ hands together. you are the earth’s perpetual spinning of new things to be.

 

[Henni147]

1 hour ago, DancingFeather said:

A little quiz to kill time... 

 

I got Otonal 

 

Quote

 

Otoñal (2018-2019)

you are the frost that sends field mice into hybernation, and the rain that makes the flowers bloom. you are the crackling flames warming a home and burning it to ashes. you are relief and you are torment.

 

 

[Faithyu]

2 hours ago, DancingFeather said:

A little quiz to kill time... 

 

 

Oh thats fun. I got Parisienne Walkway.

Nice description, even if its the opposite from myself 😂 (or I have no idea that I'm like that, LOL)

Text:

Spoiler

Quote: parisienne walkways (2012-2014)

you are the star, around which a whole solar system revolves. you are the overhanging roof under which crowds gather in the rain. you are the spiced fruit pie at a family barbecue. you are magnetic.

 

[amylance1215]

Hahahah he's here to win them all!!!