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Today in History: Yuzuru Hanyu achieves Super Slam at Four Continents

2/9/2026

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On February 9, 2020, Japanese figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu won the Four Continents Championships in Seoul, South Korea. This victory made him the first male skater to achieve a Super Slam, having won all major international junior and senior titles. Hanyu is celebrated as one of the greatest figure skaters in history.

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On February 9, 2020, Japanese figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu won the Four Continents Championships in Seoul, South Korea. This victory made him the first male skater to achieve a Super Slam, having won all major international junior and senior titles. Hanyu is celebrated as one of the greatest figure skaters in history.