Hanyu Yuzuru: Thoughts About the 4A
So, I’m back (I’m not ready). Was planning to post about Hakamas and Haoris but Yuzu decided to drop Media Day on us early so…
Out of all the articles that have come out so far, I chose to translate this one because it has the most quotes about the 4A so far and I think many people are getting very excited thinking that he’s definitely going to put it in etc. So here’s a little more information about it so things don’t get blown out of proportion too early ^^;
Keep a lookout for @wherespacepooh‘s posts too! Her summary posts are <333
Source Article: Daily Sports Online
[t/n: first paragraph about his programs has been skipped in light of the fact that it has been repeated ad nauseum]
He also revealed his intention to challenge the 4A, which he has referred to as his “number 1 motivation”, in the FS this season. Having achieved back-to-back Olympic gold medals, Hanyu said that “On the results front, I feel that the things I can do, I have done.” You could say that the 4A, which no one has successfully landed yet, is his last ambition. [t/n: Note this is the writer’s words, not Yuzu’s]
He has not yet succeeded (in landing the 4A) in practice yet but (Hanyu) said “The axel is, after all, my number 1 motivation. What comes to mind as I practice is that, in the end, I do love the Axel after all. It’s fun you know? Jumping it. I am not yet jumping it a lot but be it things like the process of landing it and so on, I am enjoying each and every one of those things, and really thinking hard about it as I practice.” While keeping pace with his own body, (he is) enjoying the process of trial and error (in practice).
The thoughts and feelings he has about the Axel are also his own “starting point”. Looking back, he said “In my earlier years in elementary school [t/n: The word choice usually refers to Years 1-3], really, out of a 1 hr practice period, (I spent) 45mins doing nothing but Axels. Within my roots are my thoughts and feelings about that jump. Whilst experiencing the difficulty of the Axel, the sense of accomplishment when you land it - things like that are a big reason why I came to like skating.” Smiling, he said “Truthfully, I had wanted to land (the 4A) before this announcement day but”, (instead) “I want to jump (the Axel) within this season” he said of his desires.
All the articles thus far have been on similar things about his programs but each article quotes him a little differently, so, as usual, I really want a full video interview…
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