Familiar Yuzuru Hanyu, familiar World Series podium, unfamiliar position.

Mistakes in Yuzuru Hanyu's game

　　In the men's singles free skating competition of the 2021 World Figure Skating Championships that ended on the 27th Beijing time, the two-time Winter Olympics champion and Japanese star Yuzuru Hanyu made a mistake and finally won the third place with a total of 289.18 points.

American star Chen Wei completed a go-ahead with a set of highly difficult and high-quality free skating and won the World Championship again.

　　The competition between Yuzuru Hanyu and Chen Wei is regarded as the most eye-catching duel in this world championships.

In the previous short program competition, Chen Wei jumped around the hook and fell accidentally. This error caused him to lose more points.

After performing the song "Let Me Please You" in a nearly perfect way, Yuzuru Hanyu, who scored a high score of 106.98, left other competitors behind.

Yuzuru Hanyu in the short program competition

　　However, in the free skating competition, Chen Wei, who had a last stand, presented a very difficult program and successfully completed it despite the pressure.

However, Yuzuru Hanyu, who appeared on the finale, appeared to hold the ice surface after jumping and landing twice, and the final total score slipped to third.

　　In the broadcast after the game, Yuzuru Hanyu's face was full of regrets, which was not the result he expected.

But for the 26-year-old Yuzuru Hanyu, this bronze medal is really not easy, especially when the epidemic has affected training and suffered an earthquake in his hometown during preparations.

　　Due to the epidemic, many international events including last year's World Figure Skating Championships have been cancelled. There are few platforms for exchanges between players of different associations, and there is also a lack of opportunities for timely verification of training results for the Beijing Olympics.

The combination of many factors has made this World Figure Skating Championship attract much attention, especially those who are expected to win gold and silver in the Beijing Winter Olympics.

The data picture shows Yuzuru Hanyu in the game

　　Among them, Yuzuru Hanyu is obviously a special one, which is first reflected in honor.

　　In the Sochi Winter Olympics, Yuzuru Hanyu became the first Asian Winter Olympics men's singles champion; at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, he became the second athlete in history to win the men's singles championship.

Not only that, Yuzuru Hanyu also holds many world records.

　　In the Four Continents Championship in Seoul, South Korea in February last year, Yuzuru Hanyu won the Four Continents Championship with a total score of 299.42 points. He also achieved the finals of the Winter Olympics, World Championships, and Grand Prix. The four continents tournament and other world championship titles can be called a grand slam winner.

　　The International Skating Federation launched its annual figure skating awards for the first time last year, aiming to recognize outstanding athletes and coaches in the field of figure skating.

A total of 7 awards were set up in the first awards ceremony, of which the heaviest class was undoubtedly the "Most Valuable Athlete."

As a two-time Winter Olympics champion, Yuzuru Hanyu won this award and won the most valuable athlete of the season.

Data map: "Fans" of the audience have thrown their plush pets to the venue to show their congratulations. Photo by Song Jihe, a reporter from China News Agency

　　Top-notch results, superb difficulty, elegant movements, and handsome face are the labels of Yuzuru Hanyu, which has also made him gain countless fans all over the world, and he can be called the global home court.

Every time after Yuzuru Hanyu finishes the game, the pile of plush teddy bears in the venue is not only a way for his fans to express support, but also a testimony of his super popularity.

　　Due to the epidemic, although the crowds in the stands of this World Championships are not as loud as usual, whenever Yuzuru Hanyu makes his debut, plush toys often appear in the camera.

In the online world, wherever there is a big competition, it must be a hot search, and this characteristic of Yuzuru Hanyu is still continuing.

　　Only this time, the word associated with him is not "champion."

As evidenced by the three consecutive World Championships, Chen Wei, who is 5 years younger than Yuzuru Hanyu, is at his peak. It is no exaggeration to say that he is the biggest favorite of the event in the Beijing Winter Olympics.

Jianshan Yuzhen, who won the runner-up, is also not to be underestimated. This “junior” who made his debut on the world stage has shown his general style.

Yuzuru Hanyu in the short program competition

　　Is Yuzuru Hanyu still the king on ice?

Maybe now is not the time to draw conclusions.

　　After being crowned the most valuable athlete in the annual figure skating awards last year, Yuzuru Hanyu said in the video link: "I think about figure skating every moment of my life. I always hope to become better and stronger. Every day I try to do what I could not do the day before."

　　On the player information sheet provided by the International Skating Federation, Yuzuru Hanyu’s hobbies are not listed, and he only sees figure skating.

Data Map: Yuzuru Hanyu

　　In December last year, Yuzuru Hanyu, who had been away from the stadium for about 300 days, participated in the 2020 All-Day Figure Skating Championships and won the gold medal without any suspense in his debut of the season.

Although he did not win the World Championships, Yuzuru Hanyu's current state, as long as there are no accidents such as injuries, he should appear in the Beijing Olympics.

　　To win three consecutive Olympics, that is Yuzuru Hanyu's ultimate goal.