The 22-year-old Japanese athlete Yuzuru Hanyu achieved a score of 112.72, breaking his own world record for the short program by 1.77 points in the Autumn Classic International competition on 22 September.
“My program is very clear in terms of what it wants to express. I feel comfortable performing it,” Hanyu said. “I think I was able to grow a little more. I could skate with confidence.”
Hanyu danced to Chopin’s Ballade No. 1. Due to the injured knee, he didn't perform his signature quadruple loop but successfully landed two quadruple jumps.
Other highlights of his program include the triple axel and the triple toe loop. Hanyu and his coaches have made the right choice with his perfect performance!
NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — The Premier League game between Newcastle and Sunderland was stopped on Sunday after there was a report of discriminatory abuse from the crowd, the league said.
Sunderland's Lutsharel Geertruida, who is Black, was the target of the abuse that resulted in play being stopped during the second half of the match at St James' Park.
The league said the pause was in line with its anti-discrimination protocol. It added that an investigation would be launched.
“Racism has no place in our game, or anywhere in society. We will continue to work with stakeholders and authorities to ensure our stadiums are an inclusive and welcoming environment for all,” the league said in a statement.
Newcastle also said it would investigate and “ensure any individuals are identified and held accountable.”
“Our stance is clear - we do not tolerate discrimination of any form,” it said.
Before kickoff in the local derby, there had been tense scenes between fans outside the stadium, with videos widely shared online. But Northumbria police said only one arrest had been made before the match.
Sunderland won the game 2-1 thanks to a late goal by Brian Brobbey.
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Police surround Sunderland fans ahead of the Premier League match between Newcastle and Sunderland outside St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Sunday March 22, 2026. (Owen Humphreys/PA via AP)
Police separate Newcastle United and Sunderland fans ahead of the Premier League match between Newcastle and Sunderland outside St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Sunday March 22, 2026. (Owen Humphreys/PA via AP)
Police attempt to control Newcastle United fans ahead of the Premier League match between Newcastle and Sunderland outside St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Sunday March 22, 2026. (Owen Humphreys/PA via AP)
Sunderland's Chris Rigg, left, and Newcastle United's Lewis Hall battle for the ball during the Premier League match between Newcastle and Sunderland outside St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Sunday March 22, 2026. (Owen Humphreys/PA via AP)
