“He is the ideal athlete that everyone envisions. I’ve spent my entire skating life chasing after Yuzu-kun’s back, and that’s what has brought me this far.” Shoma Uno about Yuzuru Hanyu
Shoma Uno about Yuzuru Hanyu.
original source: news.yahoo.co.jp dd. 6th October 2024
Shoma Uno (26) appeared on the TBS show “Sunday’s Hatsumimi Academy” aired on the October 6th. He spoke about Yuzuru Hanyu (29) and here’s translation of his comment.
Shoma was a guest on the show’s regular segment “Interviewer Osamu Hayashi.” When asked about Hanyu, who he admired and looked up to, Uno began by saying, “I always call him ‘Yuzu-kun,’ but he is really quite the opposite of me…”
He continued, “He is the ideal athlete that everyone envisions. I’ve spent my entire skating life chasing after Yuzu-kun’s back, and that’s what has brought me this far.”
Additionally, reflecting on Hanyu’s stoic nature, Uno said, “His dedication to skating is so intense that I think it’s absolutely impossible for me.” Hanyu was also his role model, and he said, “There was a time when I thought I had to be like Yuzu-kun.” So he tried to emulate Hanyu, including his diet and adjusting to jet lag while overseas.
However, he revealed, “I trained hard and pushed hard for competitions, but I did too much… My own expectations grew too large, and even a minor failure made me feel overly disappointed,” admitting that Hanyu’s approach did not suit his own style.
Related topics: Shoma Uno, Yuzuru Hanyu
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