TOKYO - Two-time Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu broke figure skating fans' hearts on Tuesday when the 27-year-old superstar announced his retirement from competition.

Here is a collection on photos looking back at the spectacular career of one of the greatest men's figure skaters of all time.

Beijing Winter Olympics, February 2022

 
 
 
Falls on a quadruple axel attempt during the men's figure skating free skate.
 
 

Japan Figure Skating Championships, December 2021

 
 
 
Composite photo of a quadruple salchow.

Dreams on Ice show, July 2021

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World Team Trophy, April 2021

 

 
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World Figure Skating Championships, March 2021

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Japan Figure Skating Championships, December 2020

 
 
 
 
 
 

Four Continents Championships, February 2020

Figure Skating NHK Trophy, Nobember 2019

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World figure skating championships, March 2019

Composite photo of a quad loop.

Pyongchang Winter Olympics, February 2018

 
 
 
 

Sochi Winter Olympics, February 2014


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