Yuzuru Hanyu went through his next-to-last training session on Thursday afternoon at the practice rink beneath Gangneung Ice Arena and pronounced himself ready for the men's short program on Friday.
Hanyu is looking to make history by becoming the first man in 66 years (since American Dick Button) to win consecutive Olympic gold medals. The superstar's quest to etch his name alongside the giants of the sport has been called into question by the right ankle injury he suffered in November at the NHK Trophy in Osaka.
The Sendai native, who was sidelined by the injury for more than two months and has not competed since October, appeared healthy as he ran through his free skate to "Seimei." He landed multiple quadruple jumps and triple axels during the 40-minute session.