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Yuzuru Hanyu’s 17-Year Love Story with Winnie the Pooh

Figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu is globally renowned as Japan’s “ice prince.” At only 19 years old, he became the first Asian man to ever win an Olympic gold medal in the discipline at the 2014 Sochi…

  • Yuzuru Hanyu, 19, first Asian to win Olympic gold in figure skating at Sochi 2014.
  • Hanyu's lifelong love for Winnie the Pooh started in junior skating days.
  • Hanyu and Pooh's bond includes Pooh attending competitions and charity donations.

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